Nov 10, 2022

“What Should Nonprofits Do About Anonymous and Controversial Donations?”

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This article by Steve Greanias originally appeared in Nonprofit PRO on November 10, 2022. It shares how important trust and transparency are to donor stewardship. How do anonymous donors impact other donor relationships?

“Transparency and integrity are paramount to the long-term fundraising success and viability of donor relationships at any nonprofit.  Being thoughtful when accepting anonymous donations and evaluating major individual donors will only benefit a nonprofit’s cause and community.” Greanias shared.

To read the article in its entirety, please visit here.

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