"Raising funds in a troubled economy"

I intend to explore various ways to raise money for non-profit and educational organizations in a time where most people are struggling just to get through each day. After rent or a mortgage is paid. After the utilities, groceries, gas for your vehicles, and other necessary bills are paid very little if any money is left for charitable giving. Sadly, this is the time when those who need help the most are seeing deep cuts in there services. We will look at different ways to address this problem. I hope you will follow along and pitch in with ideas of your own.