12-01-2021, 08:11 PM
Investing in Non-Profit Organizations
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Hey there! I have recently joined an internship where I was matched to a client running a non-profit organization. They host equine therapy sessions. These sessions involve a horse interacting with a person, both of whom were abused/neglected in the past, and both parties gain from it. The person, who presumably may have suffered some form of mental trauma before, learns more about themselves and develops a bond with the horse. The horse experiences the care and warmth of a parent-like figure that they may lack in their lives. </p> <p>Each session costs 300 AUD, and this price is already below the cost per session. Feeding the horses, paying the rent for the horses' occupancy, and paying the employees to take care of the horses costs a lot. My job is to look for sources of funding for this organization so they can cover their costs with the subsidy they get from the investors. </p> <p>They have no debt, but this organization does not generate profit. An investor cannot expect anything of monetary value in return for their investment into the organization. What they can expect is increased access to equine therapy sessions and growing awareness about a niche form of therapy that is genuinely helpful. What sort of investors would suit this project best? </p> <p>Is government funding better or should I approach private investors as well? I'm not sure about this because I assume private investors are looking for growth in the company and money in return for their initial investment. The benefits of investing in this organization may seem more valuable to someone with a strong sense of morality and responsibility to serve the community and better people's lives. Who should I approach? </p> <p>On another note, how do I even find investors to begin with? Are there any websites you would recommend? Is it possible that the typical websites that fund startups also have people interested in non-profit organizations? Please let me know.</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/kaizokuoo15"> /u/kaizokuoo15 </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/investing/comments/r668t6/investing_in_nonprofit_organizations/">[link]</a></span> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/investing/comments/r668t6/investing_in_nonprofit_organizations/">[comments]</a></span>Kind Regards R
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Hey there! I have recently joined an internship where I was matched to a client running a non-profit organization. They host equine therapy sessions. These sessions involve a horse interacting with a person, both of whom were abused/neglected in the past, and both parties gain from it. The person, who presumably may have suffered some form of mental trauma before, learns more about themselves and develops a bond with the horse. The horse experiences the care and warmth of a parent-like figure that they may lack in their lives. </p> <p>Each session costs 300 AUD, and this price is already below the cost per session. Feeding the horses, paying the rent for the horses' occupancy, and paying the employees to take care of the horses costs a lot. My job is to look for sources of funding for this organization so they can cover their costs with the subsidy they get from the investors. </p> <p>They have no debt, but this organization does not generate profit. An investor cannot expect anything of monetary value in return for their investment into the organization. What they can expect is increased access to equine therapy sessions and growing awareness about a niche form of therapy that is genuinely helpful. What sort of investors would suit this project best? </p> <p>Is government funding better or should I approach private investors as well? I'm not sure about this because I assume private investors are looking for growth in the company and money in return for their initial investment. The benefits of investing in this organization may seem more valuable to someone with a strong sense of morality and responsibility to serve the community and better people's lives. Who should I approach? </p> <p>On another note, how do I even find investors to begin with? Are there any websites you would recommend? Is it possible that the typical websites that fund startups also have people interested in non-profit organizations? Please let me know.</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> submitted by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/kaizokuoo15"> /u/kaizokuoo15 </a> <br/> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/investing/comments/r668t6/investing_in_nonprofit_organizations/">[link]</a></span> <span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/investing/comments/r668t6/investing_in_nonprofit_organizations/">[comments]</a></span>Kind Regards R