impact a rocky economy: what is the impact on nonprofit organizations an analysis of cedar valley...
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IMPACTA Rocky Economy: What is the Impact on Nonprofit Organizations
An Analysis of Cedar Valley Nonprofit Organizations Compared to Nonprofit Organizations Across the Nation
IMPACTNonprofit 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
IMPACTNonprofit 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
IMPACTCommunity 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
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GuideStar.org
GuideStar.org
GuideStar.org
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Study
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Results of CFNEIA Survey #1- Spring 09
Results of CFNEIA Survey #1- Spring 09
Results of CFNEIA Survey #2- Fall 09
Results of CFNEIA Survey #2- Fall 09
Results of CFNEIA Survey #2- Fall 09
Results of CFNEIA Survey #2- Fall 09
Results of CFNEIA Survey #2- Fall 09
Results of CFNEIA Survey #3- Spring 10
Results of CFNEIA Survey #3- Spring 10
Results of CFNEIA Survey #3- Spring 10
IMPACTNonprofit 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
Mission
Budget
Change in Funding Sources – Cedar Valley
Change in Funding Sources – Across the Nation
Actions Taken
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Personnel
Service Delivery
Benefits
OtherActions
Capitalize on Opportunities
Cedar Valley
National Responses
What did you do?
Cedar Valley
National Responses
What is Important?
Cedar Valley
National Responses
IMPACTDiscussion 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?