Project H.O.M.E.

Biggest challenges: “In the face of highly publicized large contributions, it has been a challenge to communicate to donors that smaller donations (through our annual appeal and newsletters) remain absolutely critical to our ability to continue our day-to-day work. We have also found it challenging to engage in capital campaigns while continuing to raise the needed funds to meet the operating expenses of the organization — especially in such a way as to avoid taking from one pot to give to another.”

What works: “Nurturing leadership at every level of the organization; growing without losing sight of our community-based origins; working with (and not just “for”) the community and the homeless men, women and families we serve.”

A question for your peers at other organizations: “Are you having as much fun as I am?”