You're not alone as you reflect and plan ahead in the face of these tumultuous times.   Here's what others are thinking...

Chronicle of Philanthropy foresees a tough climate for nonprofits in 2010: strained government budgets, grim outlook for grants, and a hard push for smaller individual gifts.

"Donors will ask more questions about impact.   Not for Profits need to have answers to these questions."   This prediction comes from the Chief Programming Officer of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.   You'll find many expert predictions at  Fundrasising Scenarios.   And even more  discussion  on the future of fundraising here and here.

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