article thumbnail

A Volunteer Hour In U.S. Jumps To $33.49

The NonProfit Times

The value is estimated from data collected in 2023, the figure illustrates the valuable and significant contributions volunteers make every day to support our communities and nation. In a state-by-state comparison and including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, Massachusetts had the highest volunteer value at $40.97

article thumbnail

The 990: From Compliance to Communication 

sgEngage

The Aspen Institute led a collective effort that included Candid, the Urban Institute, the National Center for Charitable Statistics, and others, who together made a strong case to use technology to improve both transparency and efficiency. For example, restricting commercial use or favoring only educational use is not permitted.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Contribute to the Field: Take the Spring 2014 State of Grantseeking Survey

Tech Soup

Because we survey organizations involved in the grantseeking universe twice a year, the information contained in the survey analysis reports (which are free) is current, and catches the tide changes and zeitgeist of grantseeking as they happen. You can click here to see past reports. The survey runs through 03/31/14.

Survey 50
article thumbnail

What 2020 year-end fundraising can tell us about 2021 

M+R

We also use the median for our comparisons, so that one outlier doesn’t skew the whole set. The national spotlight on charitable giving and important causes. One of the universal—and heartwarming—truths is that people will help each other in times of need. And boy, were there some outliers this year. On to the goods! .

article thumbnail

Your Voice Really Does Count: Why It Is Important to Participate in Surveys

Tech Soup

Before the advent of simple survey software, which leveled the playing field, surveys were run by businesses and organizations large enough to have a statistical department or a partnership with a university. The overview allows you to see where your organization fits into the national grantseeking picture.

Survey 52
article thumbnail

Jump In Now to the Spring 2013 State of Grantseeking Survey

Tech Soup

Here’s how: Recency: We survey grantseekers, grant writers, and those involved in the grantseeking universe twice a year (spring and fall). which is equally as powerful as contrasting your organization to the national results. What are the statistics for new organizations vs. established nonprofits?

Survey 56
article thumbnail

Seven Ways to Improve Engagement With Your Nonprofit Financial Reports

BoardAssist

A $1 million community group may have limited personnel and need four weeks to close the month, while a large university may only need a few days. Provide a basis for comparison. In financial reporting, context is provided by comparison to the prior year performance, to budget, or to both. That sounds great, right?

Report 40