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As financial distress grows due to the pandemic, charitable organizations are faced with two immovable forces–increased demand from hard hit communities and decreased funding due to both the economic hardships facing many donors and the cancellation of most live fundraising events.
The most important part of the process is assessing the alternative methods to wind down a business, choosing the right approach and executing on the plan.
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