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In an unstable economy, nonessential spending tends to be one of the first expenses businesses cut. While this move to temporarily reduce costs does have its benefits, it may lead to a decrease in the amount of donations nonprofits receive, drastically impacting how these organizations operate and serve their communities.
As experts, the members of Forbes Nonprofit Council are familiar with the various forms of aid businesses can offer nonprofits. Below, 13 of them each share one way businesses can continue to support nonprofits in a tight economy, even if they have to pull back on the amount of their monetary donations.
- Provide Professional Development Opportunities
- Create Evergreen Support
- Make Yourself Available
- Offer In-Kind Services
- Be A Connector
- Remember Time, Talent And Treasure
- Leverage Marketing Budgets For Partnerships
- Share Available Facilities
- Facilitate Potential Partner Introductions
- Publicly Share Support And Words Of Encouragement
- Invite Employees To Donate
- Increase Visibility For Nonprofits
- Help Nonprofits Level Up
Read the full article about how businesses can support nonprofits at Forbes.