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Reports
Meyer Foundation Releases Report on Outsourcing Back-Office Services in Small Nonprofits
The current economic situation has only intensified the ever-present need for executives of small and mid-sized nonprofits to find effective ways to reduce overhead costs. According to a new report released today by the Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation and the Management Assistance Group, outsourcing is a promising strategy for these nonprofits to meet their back-office needs, but there are many barriers that prevent outsourcing success... Learn more
Urban Institute Report: Washington-Area Nonprofit Operating Reserves
Most nonprofits don't have the financial reserves needed to weather the current economic crisis, according to a new report released by the Urban Institute and funded by the Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation in Washington, DC... Learn more
Ready to Lead? Next Generation Leaders Speak Out
A skilled, committed, and diverse pool of next generation leaders would like to be nonprofit executive directors in the future, according to a new national survey of nearly 6,000 next generation leaders. However, the survey also finds that there are significant barriers: work-life balance, insufficient life-long earning potential, lack of mentorship and overwhelming fundraising responsibilities which may prevent many younger nonprofit staff from becoming executives... Learn more
Special Initiatives
Daring to Lead 2006
Relentless fundraising pressure, weak boards of directors, low salaries, and lack of management support are causing many executive directors of small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations to leave their jobs. Daring to Lead 2006, a new study based on a survey of nearly 2,000 executive directors in eight metropolitan areas throughout the U.S., reports that three out of four nonprofit executive directors are likely to leave their jobs within the next five years... Download
Annual Reports
Annual Report 2008
Late last year, the world changed drastically. Many people in our community are in crisis, unclear where to turn for help. Many wind up at the doors of community organizations like Bread for the City, Manna Food Center, and Community of Hope. It is here that they first realize they are not alone... To download the full annual report and to visit the microsite, click here.
Also See...
2007 Annual Report (Trailblazing)
2006 Annual Report (Lifelines)
2005 Annual Report (Leadership in Advocacy)
2004 Annual Report (Focus on Leadership)