Non-Profit Organization Challenges

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What can company partnerships sometimes lead to?

Unrealistic expectations (correct)

Realistic expectations

No impact

No expectations

What is required to generate revenue from commercial projects?

More profits

Less investments

Less expertise

The necessary expertise (correct)

Why can company partnerships take a long time?

Due to complexity of projects

Due to lack of experience (correct)

Due to bad management

Due to lack of investment

What can a lack of expertise lead to in company partnerships?

Failure to generate revenue Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of prolonged company partnerships?

Unsuccessful projects Signup and view all the answers

What might people do instead of focusing on their main goal?

Chase grants or earn more money Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason people might get distracted from their main goal?

To chase grants or earn more money Signup and view all the answers

What might people's main goal be?

To achieve a specific target Signup and view all the answers

What happens sometimes in the given scenario?

People get distracted from their main goal Signup and view all the answers

Why might people chase grants or earn more money?

To satisfy their desires Signup and view all the answers

What do organizations need to achieve?

A balance between their mission and financial stability Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of an organization?

To stay true to their mission Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not balancing mission and financial stability?

The organization will experience financial instability Signup and view all the answers

What does an organization need to prioritize?

A balance between their mission and financial stability Signup and view all the answers

What is the challenge that organizations face?

Staying true to their mission while seeking financial stability Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary task of a fundraiser?

To determine what the donor wants and then show how the proposed action meets that need Signup and view all the answers

What should a fundraiser do after determining the donor's needs?

Explain how the proposed action will meet the donor's needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of a fundraiser?

To obtain a donation from the donor Signup and view all the answers

What should a fundraiser focus on when interacting with a donor?

The donor's needs and wants Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a fundraiser to understand the donor's needs?

To tailor the proposed action to meet the donor's needs Signup and view all the answers

What are the three categories of individual donors?

Young donors, middle-aged donors, and older donors Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of individual donors in their early years?

They make small, regular donations Signup and view all the answers

What motivates individuals to donate to charitable causes?

Sense of respect, self-esteem, and humanitarianism Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of individual donors in their middle years?

They make large, regular donations Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of individual donors in their later years?

They make planned gifts and legacy donations Signup and view all the answers