Nonprofits Work To Avoid Layoffs
| Posted in Management on Apr 20, 2010 |
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As nonprofits continue to be squeezed by rising demand and falling revenue, many nonprofit operations executives are hoping cost-cutting measures will forestall layoffs, a new report says.
Most chief financial officers and chief operations officers surveyed by Bridgespan say layoffs are a last resort and worry that losing staff would mean a decrease in services for constituents.
To keep layoffs at bay, many nonprofits are instituting one ...
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Fundraising Took Big Hit In 2009
| Posted in Fundraising on Apr 19, 2010 |
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Charitable fundraisers had their worst year in a decade but are upbeat about prospects for 2010, a new survey says.
Just 43 percent of charities responding to the 2009 State of Fundraising Survey by the Association of Fundraising Professionals said they raised more last year than in 2008, compared to 46 percent who said in 2008 they raised more than in 2007.
In a typical year, AFP says, 60 percent of respondents say they raised more than ...
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$4 Million Donation Helps St. Louis Central Library Toward Revitalization
| Posted in Philanthropy on Apr 14, 2010 |
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Many public libraries around the country have been struggling to stay afloat. Just last year the Philadelphia Public Library announced it would be closing all of its branches and laying off 3,000 city employees before state legislators voted to keep the library system open. But in St. Louis, a recent $4 million gift to the city’s public library will help in the refurbishment of its main branch.
The funds, which were donated by technology ...
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Value Of Volunteer Time Grows
| Posted in Volunteerism on Apr 13, 2010 |
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Volunteer time has become more valuable, and nonprofits are counting on more volunteers, according to a new estimate.
The estimated value of volunteer time grew to $20.85 an hour in 2009 from $20.25 in 2008, says Independent Sector.
It also says over one-third of nonprofits surveyed reported they increased their use of volunteers between November 2008 and March 2009, and nearly half expect to use more volunteers in the coming year. ...
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