The demands of a charity

Charities are established for a variety of reasons, often to help someone or a group that has a specific need that is not served or known about in the mainstream society. Those who function within a charitable environment know one thing, the requirements are endless with lots to do and so few to assist in doing the actual work.

Volunteers are a constant need. Often when you find the right one who has the time, skillset, and the greatest of attitudes, along with the willingness to help; they get hired away by individuals/entities who get to see them in action and realize "this one is a keeper".

What are some of the demands that charities experience? Here are some thoughts:

• Great leadership 
• Good governance 
• Accountability 
• Compliance 
• Administration 
• Volunteers 
• Clear mission supported by aims, goals, and objectives 
• Great media access and usage 
• Donors 
• Sponsors 
• Concessions and incentives
• Continued education programs 
• Local and international recognition 

So as not to make this post unwieldy to read the various demands can be explored more in details should the readers make a request that this is what they want. For those of you already in charities, what are your thoughts?

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