Q&A with Kerri Schlottman

Our fundraising strategy is quite simple: volume outreaching to as many potential support sources as possible to make our organization a common name among the funding community.

FS: What are the biggest challenges your organization faces as far as fundraising is concerned? How do you overcome them?
KS: Given the uncertain economic climate, this is one of the most challenging fundraising times for all nonprofit organizations. It’s exceptionally difficult to attract new support as funders are increasingly cautious about developing new relationships and taking any risks with investments. To address these obstacles, we are focusing much of our energy on increasing the amount of support from those who have an established record of giving to the organization across the spectrum of individuals, corporations and foundations.