Subject: Can funders do more with less?
Came across this blog post from Family Action talking about how the VAT rise and general increase in cost of living will impact their work. As welfare grant givers to families in need, the money they have will only go so far when buying cookers and fridges etc. They are worried they will be able to help fewer people in need.
This must be an issue for so many organisations. Our article has some advice for funders in tough times on how to make the most of their money.
What other suggestions do people have on how organisations can do more with less? Are there ways to stretch money rather than helping fewer people? Share your views and experience to help other people in this situation.
There must be ways of bulk buying to reduce costs - do shops do charity discounts for a bit of publicity? Could you get items from In Kind Direct at much reduced costs?
Interesting article about 'doing more with less' from ConnectAssist here.
