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Making Lemonade: Nonprofit Survival During The Great Recession, Latitia Mccree
Making Lemonade: Nonprofit Survival During The Great Recession, Latitia Mccree
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MAKING LEMONADE: NONPROFIT SURVIVAL DURING THE GREAT RECESSION
by
LATITIA MCCREE
May 2014
Advisor: Dr. Dapne Ntiri, Ph.D.
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies, Nonprofit Sector Studies
Degree: Master of Arts
The Great Recession that officially began in December 2007 and ended in June 2009 significantly impacted the quality of life for many US families. Jobs were permanently lost, homes were foreclosed, and personal savings were depleted. This caused many families to seek aid from nonprofit organizations. As the demand for nonprofit services rose, many nonprofit organization's revenues and resources declined.
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