3 Priorities for Avoiding the Potholes on the Road to Recovery

To make matters worse, government social services are broken, and nonprofit organizations face an increased demand for services — all while donations are on the decline. A recent survey by GuideStar found that 63 percent of nonprofits reported an increase in demand for services.

However, a silver lining can be found in all of these clouds. Challenging finances cause nonprofits to re-evaluate priorities and pick up valuable lessons, focusing on what's truly important. Adhering to three positive principles will help you survive — and even thrive in — today's sluggish economy.