Meet or Have Needs

There's an old maxim in fundraising circles that givers want to solve problems with their giving - so an organization that meets needs is better to them than organizations that just have needs.

It's a version of the success vs. bottomless pit mission... is the problem solvable or is it unsolvable?

If I give, what happens?

Oh, the endless problem is temporarily alleviated, eased, or is it erased for someone?

Eased is nice, erased is better.

So, ask this of your favorite nonprofits: Do you meet needs or just have needs?

See what they say.

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