Why is general operating support valuable? - Exponent Philanthropy

Why is general operating support valuable?

General operating support is valuable for a number of reasons, including:

  • Allowing grantee organizations to focus on fulfilling their missions and building infrastructure rather than on tackling peripheral projects and additional fundraising
  • Serving as a vote of confidence for nonprofit leaders, helping to decrease burnout
  • Lessening the inherent power imbalance between grantor and grantee and shifting the conversation toward the outcomes of the grant and overall impact of the organization

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