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Fundraising During Economic Uncertainty: How to Raise Money When Everyone's Worried Built by nonprofit professionals, for nonprofit professionals. NonprofitPrompt takes the guesswork out of AI content creation with proven prompts for fundraising appeals, donor communications, and more. Join fellow nonprofit leaders at nonprofitprompt.com The Challenge When the economy is uncertain, inflation is high, and people are worried about their financial future, many nonprofits face a dilemma: Should they continue fundraising or is it insensitive to ask for money when everyone's struggling? This episode addresses this critical question through Patricia's situation - her Tampa homeless shelter has seen online donations drop 25% while demand for services has increased dramatically. The Key Insight Economic uncertainty doesn't mean you should stop fundraising - it means you need to fundraise differently.During tough times, people don't stop giving; they give more carefully and strategically. They become more selective abo