Why Nonprofits Sometimes Say No to Corporate Funding: Colleen Kelly Writes for Forbes
What makes a successful corporate-nonprofit partnership? And when might turning down funding be the right decision?
In a new article for Forbes Business Council, Why Nonprofits Say 'No' to Corporate Funding, Concern Worldwide US CEO Colleen Kelly draws on her experience across the corporate and humanitarian sectors to explore the importance of mutual respect, shared expertise, and long-term impact.
Through a real-world example from Concern's work, Kelly examines why even well-intentioned partnerships can fall short when the expertise of nonprofit organizations and the communities they serve is overlooked.
As humanitarian needs grow and funding becomes increasingly constrained, her perspective offers an important reminder that the strongest partnerships are built on more than financial support.
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