Press Releases

Washington, D.C. –  In response to a national crisis that impacts every American, two national organizations today issued the results of groundbreaking research into the data and underlying causes for the long-coming government contracting crisis that is undermining the ability of nonprofit organizations to maintain the social safety net on behalf of governments and the public.  The reports address longstanding problems in government contracting that have been exacerbated by the current recession.

Earlier today the Urban Institute released a study regarding the first-ever national survey documenting the serious and widespread problems experienced by nonprofit human service providers under contract with governments at the local, state and federal levels. The report, Human Service Nonprofits and Government Collaboration: Findings from the 2010 National Survey of Nonprofit Government Contracting and Grants, provides essential national and state data on contracting practices, and ranks states from worst to best on several areas of concern to individuals in need of services, to taxpayers, and to entire communities.

Washington, D.C. - How are states looking to close their budget deficits? One way is by taking money away from nonprofit organizations at a time when the need for food, shelter, health care, and other community services is rising - a serious threat explained in a new report issued today by the National Council of Nonprofits.

This special report, entitled "State Budget Crises: Ripping the Safety Net Held by Nonprofits," examines the alarming condition of state budget deficits and identifies three resulting trends putting nonprofits in jeopardy - state and local governments slashing funds for programs they expect nonprofits to administer, government agencies withholding contract payments for services nonprofits have already delivered, and governments taking operating money from nonprofits through new fees and taxes.

Washington, D.C. - The National Council of Nonprofits today applauded President Barack Obama for including nonprofit organizations in his proposal to spur hiring by small employers. As the nation's largest network of small and midsize nonprofits, the National Council expressed gratitude that the White House recognizes the vital role nonprofits play not only as service providers, but also as employers important to the economic health of local communities.

"The President's plan would bring a measure of relief to the many nonprofits that are struggling to meet rising demand for their services at a time when financial resources are scarce," said Tim Delaney, president of the National Council of Nonprofits. "Beyond that, we are very encouraged that the Administration and Congress are increasingly recognizing how indispensable nonprofits are to our nation's economic and social fabric."