onPhilanthropy: Articles: The View From the Recovery Room

onPhilanthropy: Articles: The View From the Recovery Room: "No one has actually seen the recovery room in person. But, the comings and goings that can be seen through the lens of the headlines appear to indicate that the worst is in the past and that, however, slowly, the economy will at some point be discharged and cleared to return to work.

What now? Should the nonprofit sector wait patiently at the hospital entrance for the economy to emerge, or should it dust off its development plans, oil the fundraising machinery, and greet the recovery with all gears turning?"

Despite Odds, Some Grassroots Nonprofits Flourish During the Recession

Despite Odds, Some Grassroots Nonprofits Flourish During the Recession: "Notably bucking this trend is a Philadelphia-based grassroots nonprofit offering aid to the city’s homeless population. Back on My Feet, founded and run by 28-year-old Anne Mahlum, is a classic story: a university graduate forgoes six-figure job offers to pursue her passion, and uses running to help the city’s homeless build self-esteem and learn to methodically set, and reach, their goals."

Nonprofit leaders keep chins up despite economy - Triangle Business Journal:

Nonprofit leaders keep chins up despite economy - Triangle Business Journal:: "A new study finds that North Carolina’s nonprofit leaders are optimistic about the long-term stability of their organizations."

Survey: Nonprofits see spike in demand for services amid recession - Wichita Business Journal:

Survey: Nonprofits see spike in demand for services amid recession - Wichita Business Journal:: "More than 75 percent of the nonprofit organizations in the Wichita metropolitan area have experienced an increase in demand in the past six months, according to survey results released Wednesday by the United Way of the Plains."