National Council of Nonprofit Associations

The results of the Center for Non-Profits' 2009 Issues and Trends Survey, describing the effects of the economic downturn on New Jersey's non-profit community and non-profits' outlook for the coming year. More

The Nonprofit Association of Oregon collaborated with Kevin Johnson of Retriever Development Counsel to produce this survey of key local funders and development professionals on the economy's effect on nonprofit development

The Nonprofit Voter Engagement Network has published America Goes to the Polls: A Report on Voter Turnout in the 2006 Elections .  Based on a comprehensive analysis of voter participation in the 2006 elections, the re

Daring to Lead 2006 is a comprehensive national study of executive leadership at community-based nonprofits. Based on nearly 2,000 surveys from 8 metropolitan areas, the report provides current data on executive turnover, compensation, career plans, and retirement.

August 2009 – Special Reports No. 8 and 9 Highlight Recent Survey Data on the Impact of the Economic Crisis on the Nonprofit Sector

New survey data reported in the spring and early summer of 2009 sheds light on important collective experiences of nonprofits all around the country:

In mid-January, the Michigan Nonprofit Association and the Johnson Center at Grand Valley State University surveyed over 200 nonprofits in Michigan to determine how the recent financial crisis has affected their organizations.  The results from this survey revealed that:

• Nearly half (45%) of responding nonprofit organizations raised fewer funds in 2008 year-end fundraising compared to previous years.
• Similarly, 45% of nonprofits receiving government funding have experienced delays in scheduled government payments.
• Of the 44% of organizations that have seen a decrease in cash flow, the majority (57%) have reduced the number of employees in their organization.

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From February 3 through 13, the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits queried nonprofits across the state about the effects of the recession on their operations. Responses from 87 organizations approximately reflect the diversity of all organizations in Arizona, based upon geography, mission and budget. Organizations providing services in every county of Arizona were included in the survey.

The conclusion of "Finding a Way," demonstrates that while revenues are down and services are affected, Arizona nonprofits are being creative about finding a way to keep essential services afloat during the recession.

A summary of the survey findings shows that:

• Nonprofit revenues are down an average of 18% and 64% of organizations expect them to decline further in 2009.
• One-quarter of nonprofits have laid off staff or plan to enact layoffs this year. That could translate into more than 5,000 nonprofit employees out of work.
• Meanwhile, 75% nonprofits saw the demand for their services rise during 2008 and more than 80% expect that to happen in 2009.
• Therefore, because of tight budgets, many Arizona residents and communities will be affected: nearly 40% of organizations will either reduce the level of service or the number of people served as a result.

Recently, CT Nonprofits surveyed approximately 500 members to assess how nonprofits were faring in the midst of the financial crisis. The survey focused on government funding and timely contract payments, including how those contract payments relate to a provider’s cash flow and use of credit lines.

Survey results clearly demonstrate that a problem exists for Connecticut’s nonprofit providers. Late contract payments from state agencies create cash flow problems, which in turn require providers to access funds from lines of credits and budget reserves. Both options ultimately result in increased costs to the provider. All of this compounded by inadequate funding is seriously jeopardizing the services that nonprofits provide to their local communities.

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To better understand the impact of the current financial crisis on Idaho's nonprofits, the Idaho Nonprofit Center conducted an online survey of nonprofits in the state during the month of January 2009. This Current Conditions Survey was designed to provide a quick, real-time analysis of nonprofit challenges as we enter 2009. Although not statistically valid, the 270 responses represented nonprofits from every area of the state and a wide variety of missions and budget sizes. Read the full report