Why Them and Not Us?

Age and stability
The same philanthropic investor who’s looking for stability in volunteers and personnel also is looking for organizational stability.

Has the institution been around for a generation or two; does it have some enduring traditions and a strong brand in the community? Do you have a reputation for strong financial management; do you have a large enough cash reserve to weather a financial downturn? Do you have the maturity to implement a new program effectively and deliver on its objectives? If I include you in my estate plan, will you be around when I die? Can your organization provide my family with recognition, leaving a legacy for my kids to remember (and replicate) and from which to learn the joys of philanthropy?