Trends & Ideas
Are you ready to state your case to donors?
by Kate Scorza Ingram
An interesting online discussion on March 17 at the Chronicle of Philanthropy's website explored the topic, ''Making Good Decisions About Giving: What Donors Need to Know.'' One of the three guests was Ken Berger, the chief executive of Charity Navigator.
In an era of resource constraint, there is increasing discussion about how to determine if an organization is worthy of a donation. Mr. Berger specifically mentions financial health (ratios) and outcomes (the "results, impact, accomplishments or effectiveness of the work of a charity") as part of the inevitable response. It's worth noting that performing arts centers who are proactively participating in our PAC Stats project would be prepared to engage this essential conversation.
An interesting online discussion on March 17 at the Chronicle of Philanthropy's website explored the topic, ''Making Good Decisions About Giving: What Donors Need to Know.'' One of the three guests was Ken Berger, the chief executive of Charity Navigator.
In an era of resource constraint, there is increasing discussion about how to determine if an organization is worthy of a donation. Mr. Berger specifically mentions financial health (ratios) and outcomes (the "results, impact, accomplishments or effectiveness of the work of a charity") as part of the inevitable response. It's worth noting that performing arts centers who are proactively participating in our PAC Stats project would be prepared to engage this essential conversation.