Tighter budgets: Nonprofits are scaling back their fundraising events | statesmanjournal.com | Statesman Journal

Tighter budgets: Nonprofits are scaling back their fundraising events | statesmanjournal.com | Statesman Journal: "In trim economic times, the United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley is not the only Mid-Valley nonprofit organization scaling back or adjusting event-planning. The local Red Cross chapter stepped down its black-tie gala to a murder-mystery dinner. Instead of hiring for services, more nonprofit volunteers are adding 'sweat equity,' contributing anything from bartending credentials to photography skills."