East Bay Coalition for the Homeless - Roger Williams University

C. How the Relationship with the EBCAP helps (or hinders) EBCH fundraising.
Having the EBCH under the umbrella of the EBCAP helps the EBCH’s fundraising efforts.
Responses used a seven-point scale from Strongly Disagree (1) to Strongly Agree (7).
EBCH & EBCAP Board Responses: There was no clear consensus on the part of either board about whether the EB-
CAP/EBCH relationship helps or hinders EBCH’s fundraising efforts. While EBCH board responses ranged from
Somewhat Disagree (3) to Strongly Agree (7), five of the eight responses were “Neither” (4). EBCAP board responses
similarly ranged form Somewhat Disagree (3) to Strong Agree (7), but encompassed a wider span of possible answers.
Four responses were spread among the three “agree” options; two individuals responded “Neither” (4) and two ticked
Somewhat Disagree” (3).
In what ways does the relationship between the EBCH and EBCAP help or hinder the EBCH’s
fundraising events
EBCH & EBCAP Board Responses: There is some agreement across boards that one problem is competition for the
same donors. As noted in the introduction to this report, there also is a similar competition between the EBCH
and other organizations that help the homeless. In a small state such as Rhode Island this competition is intensified.
EBCH board members also identified other problem areas, such as similar fundraising events, which may confuse potential
donors, as well as a perceived lack of coordination/cooperation. Not too surprisingly, EBCAP board members
viewed the broader EBCAP resources and visibility as helping the EBCH efforts.
How the EBCH/EBCAP Rela1onship Helps or Hinders EBCH Fundraising
EBCH Board
Responses
EBCAP Board
Responses
Compete for the Same Donors 2 2
Fundraising Events too Similar 2
Organizations Work Around each other Rather than Together 2
EBCH Needs its own Link for Online Donations 1
EBCAP Provides Resources & Credibility 3
No Impact 1
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