Nonprofits Strategize to Help Them Cope With a Perilous 2011

The year 2011 is shaping up to be even more difficult than 2010 for many charities.

While donations from individuals seem to be rising as the economy improves, foundation giving remains flat, and corporate contributions have yet to rebound. Federal stimulus money will soon come to an end, and many charities have already tapped their rainy-day funds to respond to increased demand for their services and to stave off significant cutbacks.