Special Reports on Economic Stimulus & Recovery
The National Council of Nonprofits is proud to openly share this evolving series of Special Reports about our nation’s economic recovery, including analysis of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (commonly referred to as the economic stimulus bill) that President Obama signed into law on February 17, 2009.
Rather than send this information only to our members, we made a conscious decision to share this information broadly. With individuals and communities suffering, Americans in all three sectors – business, government, and nonprofit – need to come together and share information. By working together, we can collectively develop better solutions for the common good.
These Special Reports will be revised on a periodic basis to provide the best information possible, so check back frequently and please feel free to e-mail us any information (with confirming citation) for updates.
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Nonprofit Grant Opportunities
Special Report #1 
- (February 23, 2009)
This core report analyzes the $787 billion economic stimulus legislation, summarizing the major spending and tax cut provisions and identifying potential grant opportunities for nonprofits.
Stimulus Grant Tips and Thoughts
Special Report #2 - (February 24, 2009)
This report offers grant information, tips, and considerations - including that the stimulus package offers some grant opportunities, but is not a universal remedy for everyone.
Whether and How States Are Accepting & Distributing Federal Stimulus Funds
Special Report #3 – (February 25, 2009; updated March 2)
This report reviews how various Governors have indicated they will handle the federal funds.
Sources of Information Regarding Stimulus Funds
Special Report #4 - (March 3, 2009)
This report identifies national and state sources of information about the federal stimulus funds, including official recovery websites that states have established.
Information about the Proposed Changes in Charitable Deductions
Special Report #5 (March 9, 2009, updated March 17)
This report examines the proposed changes for charitable deducations in President Obama's proposed budget for 2010.
Forward Together: An Action Agenda for America's Economic Recovery
Special Report #6 - (March 11, 2009)
Please read and then join the growing number of leaders from across America who are signing their names to this special declaration for Americans to “come together in this time of national crisis to renew our commitment to serve as partners in public service in addressing the challenges our nation faces.”
American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009: White House Briefing for Nonprofits
Special Report #7 (April 14, 2009)
On April 9, the White House held a special “briefing for outside organizations about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)” to provide an opportunity “to learn about how the ARRA funds are being distributed in the various departments and how you as organizations can participate.” The National Council of Nonprofits attended the briefing and is publishing this Special Report so nonprofits across the country can have equal access to this important information.
A Respectful Warning Call to Our Partners in Government
Special Report #8 - (August 10, 2009)
This report synthesizes updated survey data illustrating how the combination of increased demand, increased costs and reduction in contributions has impacted nonprofits, and offers a warning that nonprofits may not be able to keep up with the increase in the demand for their services even as the economy recovers.
Strategies Being Used by Nonprofit Leaders To Cope with the Nation’s Economic Crisis
Special Report #9 - (August 10, 2009)
This report synthesizes the data from four national and nine state surveys illustrating how nonprofits are coping with the impact of the economy and offers suggestions for cost-cutting measures and strategic steps nonprofits can take to address the allocation of scarce resources as they weather the downtown in the economy.
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