Fundraising When Your Organization Is Under Fire: Three Winning Strategies In Challenging Times

Short summary:

This presentation shares real-life examples and proven fundraising strategies that helped civil society organizations mitigate restrictions, build resilience, and sustain impact under pressure, especially when governments restrict funding under pretexts of compliance or security.

Full description:

Civil society organizations promoting democracy worldwide face increasing financial constraints due to tightening regulatory environments, reduced funding, shifting donor priorities, and compliance barriers. Many organizations experience income disruption from restrictions on external funding, registration issues, or changes in the donor landscape. Drawing on real examples, this presentation offers concrete and tested tools to navigate these challenges. It highlights three strategies: (1) embracing innovative fundraising approaches; (2) identifying new funding opportunities and partnerships to sustain and diversify income streams; and (3) refining storytelling using novel communication channels to align with donor interests.

Main takeaway/Key learning point (Tactics):

  • Participants will gain actionable insights into building fundraising resilience and securing sustainable income, even in restrictive and challenging environments.

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Presentation:

Communication and storytelling Fundraising Rethinking strategy
Location: Date: 18/09/2025 Time: 14:06 - Erik Detiger
Philantropia BV (NL)