Even wealthy Latinos tend to give this way. Latinos are also more likely to give to organized charities if approached in person by someone they know. For example, a group of seven aquariums signed a joint marketing deal with the Internet search site Yahoo. The Chronicle of Philanthropy , February 25, 1999. Companies and foundations want to improve communities, quality of life .
Arts groups do that.
To win support, show funders how your group attracts people to live, work in, and visit your community. A strong economy also helped boost grant making. Board committees should include community members, not just board members. Volunteers with special skills can be valuable advisors. Plus, the best committee members can then be invited to serve on the board.