Weathering the storm- fundraising in gloomy financial times

Facing a financial downturn may prompt arts organisations to re-think their fundraising tactics.

See below for international insights on how fundraising and philanthropy maybe affected by stormy financial times- and advice on how organisations can best cope.

• McLeod, John. 'Stormy Times- Fundraising in an economic downturn' Fundraising and Philanthropy Australasia, Issue 16, 2008.  
• Ideker, Paul. 'Surviving Hard Times: A Guide for Cultural Organizations'  Arts Insights 2008.
  
• Hatch, Deirdre, O'Connor, Dennis. 'Fundraising in a Cold Climate' An Analysis by 2into3, October 2008
• Morgan, Clare. 'A giving thing is terrible to lose'. Sydney Morning Herald 14/11/2008
• PricewaterhouseCoopers (UK) in association with the Association of Charitable Foundations, Charity Finance Directors’ Group and Institute of Fundraising; constitutes the results of a survey of UK-based charities on their expectations, and their actions.
• Pricewaterhouse Coopers, (UK) Managing in a Downturn: November 2008 survey results,
  analysis and key messages