Dave Butz (pictured below) was included in an article in the Baltimore Sun about how increasing gas prices may impact local Meals-on-Wheelsorganizations. Butz has been volunteering with Meals-on-Wheels for over two years and says he’ll continue to be involved –no matter how high gas prices get.

Meals on Wheels is of course not alone in facing tough times related to high gas prices –
Organizations all across the country are facing similar situations. A sampling of articles from local newspapers shows just how far reaching the crisis is.  

An Arizona Republic, “Economic slowdown pressures aid groups” article shows the economic strain impacting the Salvation Army, the United Food Bank and St. Mary’s Food Bank.

 The Greensboro News Record “Gas prices strain nonprofits,” reports on hardships facing the Guilford Child Development – which operates buses to carry kids between their homes and 11 childcare centers throughout the county.

In Indiana, the Tribune Star recently published an article about its local Red Cross chapter feeling the strain with a decrease in response from people to the recent natural disasters – which the executive director says may be the result of rising food and gas prices.

In tough times, it’s perhaps more important than ever for non-profits to make sure they are using funding and resources in ways that will have the most impact. We’re curious to hear about ways that performance management may have helped your organization stay focused on its priorities during difficult economic times.  

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