Precautions to combat the spread of coronavirus are impacting the ability of charities and non-profits to raise much-needed funds. The advent of the global pandemic has resulted in several major fundraising initiatives to be postponed in the midst of uncertainty. "Like many charities, our annual street collection is a significant fundraising opportunity, but the health and safety of people is more important." TOM LEE/STUFF The Returned and Services Association's Red Poppy Appeal had been postponed amid the uncertainty created by coronavirus. SPCA general manager of marketing and fundraising Dominique Leeming said the charity had been lucky to get its street appeal underway in early March.

Source: Stuff March 19, 2020 00:00 UTC