Effective Advocacy Evaluation: The Role of Funders
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At this writing, in January 2009, our sector is facing a crisis. The global economic downturn has diminished many foundation endowments while increasing the hardships in the communities we serve. We are operating in an environment of more demand and less funding. In this climate more than ever, nonprofits and funders need to make strategic decisions about how to focus their efforts to do the most good.
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تاریخ انتشار 2009