February 4, 2014
The success of nonprofits in 2014 will depend on how well they conform to new trends in the industry, most of which continue to increase funding while lowering the cost of finding donors. One example of this, according to the Tallahassee Democrat, will be the continued growth of social media as a philanthropy tool.
The newspaper said that social media currently accounts for only 2.1 percent of charitable giving from private sources. While the platforms usually produce donations that are smaller in size, they do help keep a nonprofit organization in contact with its audience. However, while the cost of utilizing social media is low, the small return means that organizations cannot shy away from asking for gifts in person.
The importance of in-person fundraising could also be minimized by crowdfunding, which allows some organizations to raise a decent amount of funds by asking a large group of people for small contributions. While crowdfunding provides a new method for raising money, it does not replace the need for personally contacting and engaging specific donors for larger gifts.
Along with increasing funding, nonprofits must lower liabilities
The more money used to run day-to-day operations, the less that is available to help nonprofits reach their service goals. Organizations must take advantage of as many cost effective measures as possible, which often start with strong leadership.
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