Community-based organizations often act as a first line of support, providing essential services like food, employment aid, family support, and housing assistance with minimal barriers. These organizations address immediate needs, preventing some from requiring public benefits altogether. Research, such as studies from the Urban Institute, explores the impact of government funding on these organizations.
Recently, non-profit organizations have faced financial challenges. Changes in tax policies and pandemic-related shifts have altered fundraising landscapes, leading to increased reliance on grants to maintain operations. Our team is dedicated to working with your agencies to help diversify funding streams, including providing training and resources. As a network we encourage agencies to lean on each other and offer peer support when needed, and share best practices especially when it comes to blending and braiding funds and other funding strategies that are working well for your agency.
Recently, non-profit organizations have faced financial challenges. Changes in tax policies and pandemic-related shifts have altered fundraising landscapes, leading to increased reliance on grants to maintain operations. Our team is dedicated to working with your agencies to help diversify funding streams, including providing training and resources. As a network we encourage agencies to lean on each other and offer peer support when needed, and share best practices especially when it comes to blending and braiding funds and other funding strategies that are working well for your agency.