You Might Be Ready for An Endowment if …

However, endowments are not for every organization. Fundraising for an endowment is costly and time consuming, and is subject to produce less-than-stellar revenue if there is a dip in the economy.

The primer says that an endowment might be a good idea for an organization that has:

1. A history of outstanding performance and a proven ability to adapt to changing needs in its field over time;