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Nonprofit Earned Income: Six Proven Strategies to Diversify Your Funding Sources
In an era of increasing competition for grant funding and donor dollars, nonprofit earned income is emerging as a powerful way to create more sustainable and flexible revenue streams. Rather than relying solely on the generosity of donors, earned income represents a fundamental shift toward entrepreneurial thinking that can transform how nonprofits fund their impact. However, success in this arena requires careful planning, realistic expectations, and a deep understanding of both the opportunities and pitfalls that come with running business ventures within a mission-driven organization.