In today's economy...

In recent months, it's difficult to be in any conversation without hearing the words "in today's economy." And in the nonprofit sector, the weight of those words is heavy at best. Development Departments, Executive Directors and the like are asked daily, "How are you doing in today's economy?" With a bleak outlook, it's nice to have a fresh perspective every now and again. A blogger from the National Council of Nonprofits has a new outlook on nonprofits and the recession.

Quoting from her recent blog post:

• "Was your organization founded before 1980? Then you made it through the 1982 recession. So did the Women’s Network of the Red River Valley.
• Was your organization founded before 1970? Then you also made it through the 1973-1975 recession. So did the United Way, which made history during this downturn with the first $1 billion campaign by a single organization.
• Was your organization around before 1920? If so, then in addition to the above two recessions, you also made it through the Great Depression. And that’s kind of a big deal. The North Dakota Community Foundation would know—it survived as well.
• Finally, if your organization was founded before 1890, the same time as many of the Western states, you survived the 1894 recession. So did the Sierra Club. And look where they are now."

Pillsbury United Communities traces our history back to 1879 and the Minneapolis Bethel Settlement. Our work and our commitment to creating change, choice and connection in Minneapolis has remained unwavering through countless recessions.

In today's economy, what Pillsbury United Communities knows for sure is that an investment in us is still an investment in Minneapolis, no matter the economic climate. You can donate to Pillsbury United Communities today! Click here to learn more!