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What are the pros and cons of receiving government money?

April 26, 2017cons government money pros

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What are the pros and cons of receiving government money?

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Competing for government funding is not the right decision for all faith-based organizations and congregations. Your ministry’s leadership should prayerfully consider: (a) the nature of your organization (e.g., do you operate programs that have voluntary religious activities that can be held separately – for example, at a different time and location – from your government-funded activities?); (b) your mission and vision; and (c) the strength of your internal organizational infrastructure (e.g., accounting system, record-keeping ability), in coming to a decision about whether to pursue public funding opportunities.Collaborating with government can bring the tangible benefit of added resources to underwrite current programs, enhance or expand such programs, or help to launch new ministry initiatives. Working with government may lead to your ministry leaders having opportunities to get connected to new networks (new partners in the business community, other nonprofits, or potential donors

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Competing for government funding is not the right decision for all faith-based organizations and congregations. Your ministry’s leadership should prayerfully consider: (a) the nature of your organization (e.g., do you operate programs that have voluntary religious activities that can be held separately – for example, at a different time and location – from your government-funded activities?); (b) your mission and vision; and (c) the strength of your internal organizational infrastructure (e.g., accounting system, record-keeping ability), in coming to a decision about whether to pursue public funding opportunities. Collaborating with government can bring the tangible benefit of added resources to underwrite current programs, enhance or expand such programs, or help to launch new ministry initiatives. Working with government may lead to your ministry leaders having opportunities to get connected to new networks (new partners in the business community, other nonprofits, or potential donor