IMPACT A Rocky Economy: What is the Impact on Nonprofit Organizations An Analysis of Cedar Valley Nonprofit Organizations Compared to Nonprofit Organizations Across the Nation
IMPACT Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Survey Analyzed impact of the current economic downturn on an organization’s financial status Analyzed the actions organizations have taken or are considering taking as a result of the recent economic downturn
IMPACT Nonprofit Leadership Alliance A questionnaire was sent to nonprofit partner executive directors through local United Ways Cedar Falls, IA Youngstown, OH Malibu, CA Orlando, FL Hattiesburg, MS Dallas, TX Kansas City, MO
IMPACT Community Foundation Survey Survey sent to Cedar Valley nonprofits of all types 3 times over 1 year period March 2009, September 2009, March 2010 Response rates 40-50%
Other Research IMPACT
GuideStar.org
McLean & Coffman (December 2009). GuideStar.
GuideStar.org
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Study IMPACT
Results of CFNEIA Survey #1- Spring 09
Results of CFNEIA Survey #2- Fall 09
Results of CFNEIA Survey #3- Spring 10
IMPACT Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Survey A questionnaire was sent to local nonprofit partner executive directors through the United Way 2009, 26/54 answered = 48% response rate 2010, 15/54 answered = 28% response rate 2011, 14/54 answered = 26% response rate
Participating Cities
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Change in Funding Sources – Cedar Valley
Change in Funding Sources – Across the Nation
Actions Taken IMPACT
Personnel
Service Delivery
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Other Actions
Capitalize on Opportunities Cedar Valley National Responses
What did you do? Cedar Valley National Responses
What is Important? Cedar Valley National Responses
IMPACT Discussion Questions How has your organization shifted priorities, resources or strategies to address challenges brought on by the economic crisis? Which clients of yours are falling through the cracks? What unmet needs have arisen in the past year or are emerging now? Have you been able to capitalize on opportunities and if so, what specifically are the good things that are happening? Given this information, what, if any, conversations are occurring at board level to address the effects of the economic challenges?