Building Long-Term Relationships with Funders: Trust, Transparency, and Sustainability in Non-Profit Development
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-gr-wr-ms-10
About the Article
Sustainable funding depends not only on successful grant acquisition but also on cultivating long-term relationships with funders. This article examines strategies for building trust and credibility, including consistent communication, gratitude, transparent reporting, and showcasing impact. Case-based illustrations demonstrate how leveraging past successes and maintaining ethical integrity enhance organizational visibility and attract further support. Positioned within debates on accountability and reputation management, the article emphasizes funder relationships as both a fundraising strategy and a pathway to organizational sustainability.
Key Topics
- Funder communication and tailored updates
- Expressions of gratitude and engagement
- Leveraging past successes for visibility
- Transparency and ethical integrity
- Balancing challenges and reputation management
- Building long-term organizational sustainability
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Building Long-Term Relationships with Funders: Trust, Transparency, and Sustainability in Non-Profit Development. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-gr-wr-ms-10
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