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Past Economic Downturns and the Outlook for Foundation Giving
To address growing concerns about the impact of the current economic downturn on foundation giving and the financial outlook for the nonprofit sector, senior director of research Steven Lawrence provides historical context by examining foundation giving trends in prior recessionary periods and times of economic distress. Learn More»
To address growing concerns about the impact of the current economic downturn on foundation giving and the financial outlook for the nonprofit sector, senior director of research Steven Lawrence provides historical context by examining foundation giving trends in prior recessionary periods and times of economic distress.