Staffing, Not Stigma, Is Biggest Fundraising Challenge for Mental-Health Charities
A recent post in the Chronicle of Philanthropy offers hope to non-profits that help people with mental-health problems, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse. Some thought it might be stigma holding back efforts to get donors. According to a survey conducted by The Mental Health and Addiction Network, the only thing holding us back is our commitment of resources. Actually, there are five issues.
#1 Lack of Staff
#2 Competition
#3 Need to Diversify
#4 Board Support
#5 Stigma
Click on Stigma, Staffing and Boards – Surprises and Common Struggles to see the survey results.
