tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614581.post5451995700752031326..comments2024-03-28T03:11:22.839-07:00Comments on PHILANTHROPY 2173: Buzzword 2009.4 LeverageLucy Bernholzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253941214286179394noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3614581.post-38015387845142320642010-01-06T07:19:52.366-08:002010-01-06T07:19:52.366-08:00The fact that workplace giving is the only type of...The fact that workplace giving is the only type of non-profit fundraising that is subsidized, high leverage, low risk is often not recognized. <br /><br />Example of leverage within the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), CFCs are organized regionally, with more than 250 nationwide. For a small, national non-profit with one application, they are automatically in all 250 CFCs with their 25 word description of the non-profit delivered to every Federal public servant in the US government. How much would it cost your non-profit to mail a postcard with a 25 word solicitation?<br /><br />Just one example of the leverage.<br /><br />Here's another question, showing why business financial terms don't always make sense in the non-profit world. What's your ROI, if you don't provide the Investment? Workplace giving is also "No money down" fundraising.<br /><br />Regards,<br />Bill Huddleston<br /><br />If you would like my 2010 CFC Special report, please go to <br />cfcfundraising dot com and request it. Thanks!Bill Huddlestonhttp://www.cfcfundraising.comnoreply@blogger.com