Guide Star has released its June 2010 Survey “The Effects of the Economy on the Nonprofit Sector”.The survey consisted of more than 7,000 respondents, composed of various nonprofit sector leaders such as CEOs, executive directors, vice presidents and presidents of non-profits. The survey measured the impact of the current economic environment and its effect on the nonprofit sector. The survey produce some interesting results:
* 40 percent of participants reported that contributions to their organizations dropped between January 1 and May 31, 2010, compared to the same period a year earlier.
* 63 percent reported a total increase in demand for their organization‘s services between January 1, 2010 and May 31, 2010, compared to the same period a year prior.
* 80 percent indicated that their organizations were in imminent danger of closing.
* Among organizations that use volunteers, 17 percent used one or more in what had formerly been paid positions.
To read and download the complete report click here:“The Effects of the Economy on the Nonprofit Sector”
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