Sector Report: Fundraising 2009-2010

Those organizations that depend on grants and foundation support reported a decline last year and are planning significant cuts in 2010, particularly from state grants.

Savvy special-event planners are finding they have to work much harder to find sponsors and must plan to replace those that either reduce their level of giving or don't give at all. However, as a possible indicator of an improved economy, those individuals who attend events seem to be spending more freely.