Thursday, June 02, 2011

How to Raise Money for "Overhead"

How to Raise Money for "Overhead": "Here's the question I received concerning an arts organization:

Katya,

For some nonprofits, one of the major expenses are salaries of employees. Any suggestions for how a nonprofit's CEO can 'make the ask' in a fundraising campaign, without sounding too self-serving?
D.

Dear D.,

The most critical aspect of any organization is its people and what they make possible. Nothing wonderful happens without a creative, committed team."

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