What political, economic, and technical factors impact on community services sector organizations?

Community service organizations are often directly impacted by political, economic, and technical factors that determine how well they will be funded and how effectively and efficiently they will be able to operate. When the political climate encourages people to be philanthropic givers and accept increased taxation to pay for community services, these organizations thrive. A booming economy often encourages people to believe that they can and should help others who are in need, because they are prosperous and can afford to be generous. Technical factors such as a streamlined program that utilizes current technology to communicate and link clients to community resources also impact how successful community service organizations will be. In contrast, community service organizations are not able to function as effectively and efficiently, if at all, when there is an adverse political climate that may also coincide with a sluggish economy and outdated technical supports.
For example, I began working as the program director of a community service organization in 2007, one year before an economic downturn known as the “Great Recession.” When this community service program first opened its doors, the political climate was mostly positive, and receiving state and federal funding was not an issue, because the economy was still on an upswing. The funding was also there to include all of the needed technical aspects that would keep the program running smoothly. Within two years, this community service program was forced to shut down completely because the funding was no longer available to keep it going, even though the community service program had been accomplishing all of the projected goals and had been recognized for making a positive difference in the community.
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