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A New Trend: Common Evaluation
A new trend has emerged - that of having a uniform way of measuring the performance of nonprofits using shared evaluation platforms and common indicators. This approach not only saves money, but redefines what progress means for nonprofits. With the lagging economy and the need for greater clarity, this innovation…
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The Nonprofit Starvation Cycle
Many nonprofits of today are underfunded with regard to overhead and lack good infrastructure to remain afloat. This "The Nonprofit Starvation Cycle" begins with unrealistic expectations as to the requirements for a healthy, stable nonprofit organization and ends with misleading reporting of overhead costs. As the cycle continues, the nonprofit…
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Effects of Recession on Nonprofits
Most nonprofits are experiencing stress from the recent economic recession. However, many nonprofits are weathering the storm of the recent recession with help from key funders and by being more agressive in their fundraising efforts. A new Bridgespan survey covers the details of how exactly nonprofts are coping.
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The Positive Financial Impact of Nonprofit Advocacy
In the North Carolina, the advocacy efforts of thirteen non-profit organizations were followed over a five-year period and the monetary value of their work was analyzed. The combined value of their efforts was found to be over $1.8 billion, and many non-quantifiable benefits were received including affordable medication for seniors,…
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Transparency and nonprofits
This article from the Fort Worth paper demonstrates how the dramatic turmoil of our current financial situation has been injected with an ever stronger platform of full transparency. Not to ignore nonprofit organizations, the Internal Revenue Service has recently updated Form 990 to reflect the greatest number of changes in…
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