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Impact of Economic Downturn on Nonprofit Organizations: Cedar Valley vs. National Trends

Analyzing the financial impact and actions taken by nonprofit organizations amidst economic challenges. Surveys conducted in multiple cities highlight changes in budgeting and service delivery, offering insights on coping strategies and opportunities seized. Discussion questions probe into strategic shifts, unmet needs, positive outcomes, and board-level discussions.

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Impact of Economic Downturn on Nonprofit Organizations: Cedar Valley vs. National Trends

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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%

  5. IMPACT Other Research

  6. GuideStar.org

  7. GuideStar.org

  8. GuideStar.org

  9. IMPACT Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Study

  10. Results of CFNEIA Survey #1- Spring 09

  11. Results of CFNEIA Survey #1- Spring 09

  12. Results of CFNEIA Survey #2- Fall 09

  13. Results of CFNEIA Survey #2- Fall 09

  14. Results of CFNEIA Survey #2- Fall 09

  15. Results of CFNEIA Survey #2- Fall 09

  16. Results of CFNEIA Survey #2- Fall 09

  17. Results of CFNEIA Survey #3- Spring 10

  18. Results of CFNEIA Survey #3- Spring 10

  19. Results of CFNEIA Survey #3- Spring 10

  20. 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

  21. Participating Cities

  22. Mission

  23. Budget

  24. Change in Funding Sources – Cedar Valley

  25. Change in Funding Sources – Across the Nation

  26. IMPACT Actions Taken

  27. Personnel

  28. Service Delivery

  29. Benefits

  30. OtherActions

  31. Capitalize on Opportunities Cedar Valley National Responses

  32. What did you do? Cedar Valley National Responses

  33. What is Important? Cedar Valley National Responses

  34. 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?

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