Why Funders Avoid Risk Even When the Mission Is Good
24 January 2026

Why Funders Avoid Risk Even When the Mission Is Good

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When nonprofit leaders hear the word risk, they often think about money.

Funders think about something very different.

Funders don't avoid impact.
They avoid uncertainty.

If your nonprofit keeps hearing "not right now" or "not a fit," this conversation will help you understand what funders are seeing and how to position your organization differently.