How to Start an Endowment Fund

Fundraising
Written By Linda Wastyn, PhD, CFRE, GPC
 

I hear lots of organizations asking if they should have an endowment fund. The simple answer is "yes" but in reality, not every organization has the donors and the financial capacity to effectively raise endowed funds and continue their operating funds. Find out what you need to consider when thinking about starting and endowed fund for your organization.

 

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