NPOs are needed now more than ever, so show them the money
Non-profits prided themselves on their self-sufficience, but with income gone, something’s got to give
The staggering human impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has seen a groundswell of awareness and discussion over the long-term sustainability of the country’s not-for-profit organisations (NPOs) — the sector most directly involved in relief efforts to SA’s most vulnerable communities.
Right now, many NPOs are struggling. The pandemic has created an unprecedented demand for their services, while their funding has slowed dramatically. In a recent survey of more than 700 NPOs carried out by Nation Builder, 71.8% of participants said they had seen an increase in demand for their services, and 72.2% indicated there had been a decrease in financial support from funders...
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