Nonprofit Standards, A Benchmarking Survey

Introduction

Each of the 1.5 million nonprofits registered in the U.S. is a unique entity with a specific mission, but they all face a common set of dynamic challenges. Although the country at large has entered a period of economic recovery, times are still trying for nonprofit organizations. 

The early days of the new presidential administration have ushered in a period of uncertainty for many nonprofits as concern mounts around the future of federal agency budgets and priorities. Increasing demand for transparency from donors and regulators, potential revenue cutbacks, the focus on long-term sustainability and competition to recruit and retain top talent all stand as potential obstacles for the nonprofit sector in the year ahead. 

How to Use this Survey

In order for nonprofits to analyze their own metrics, The BDO Institute for Nonprofit Excellence^SM developed Nonprofit Standards, a benchmarking survey designed in partnership with The NonProfit Times to provide tax‑exempt organizations with a useful barometer to measure performance across a variety of areas including strategic planning, operations, scope and impact, human resources and governance matters. 

The data collected from nonprofit CFOs and executive directors from more than 100 nonprofits represents a cross-section of organizations in terms of revenue and subsectors—with public charities and health and human services (HHS) organizations comprising the majority of respondents. With specific drill downs by organization and revenue type, nonprofits of all sizes and across all sectors can use the data in the report to understand how they compare to their peers which, in turn, can help them make important strategic decisions that can lead to long-term sustainability and success. 

For more information, visit the BDO Institute for Nonprofit Excellence^SM.
 

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