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Partnering Potential in the Nonprofit World. Richele J. Messick May 2008. Challenging, crowded marketplace. 1.6 million nonprofits in the U.S. Growing at over 5% each year Can nonprofits help each other not just survive, but thrive?.
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Partnering Potential in the Nonprofit World Richele J. Messick May 2008
Challenging, crowded marketplace • 1.6 million nonprofits in the U.S. • Growing at over 5% each year • Can nonprofits help each other not just survive, but thrive?
Mission:To provide children with experiences today to inspire the dreams, hopes and achievements of tomorrow • Founded 2001 • Provides children in need with tickets to sporting & cultural events • Over 210,000 tickets given
Broad reach, low budget • 439 nonprofit partners • $1.6 million in tickets donated • $80,000 operating budget, one staff person
Nonprofit Partners • Primarily in Minneapolis & St. Paul • School/Education, Mentoring and Family Services roles • Many work with 100-500 kids a year • Majority operating budgets under $100,000
Research Question • Are current Tix forTots nonprofit partners willing to collaborate to provide greater awareness and an additional source of funding?
Methodology • Online survey sent to 439 current Tix for Tots nonprofit partners • Question categories included: Organizational information How they feel about Tix for Tots Collaborating on communications Willingness to contribute financially
Responses • Received 178 responses • 41% response rate
Tix for Tots is a valuable partner in helping my organization fulfill its mission.
How interested are you in the following means of collaboration?
Indicate your willingness in the following means of financially supporting Tix for Tots:
So, are current Tix for Tots nonprofit partners willing to collaborate to provide greater awareness and provide an additional source of funding? They’re Unsure
Recommendations • Create template article • Ask that e-newsletter be shared • Encourage voluntary donations
Final Thought • Opportunity to educate partners
Questions? www.tixfortots.org