New Report by Community Foundation Illuminates Nonprofit Sector

credit: Social Enterprise Boot Camp

There are nearly 750 nonprofit organizations in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties in Florida, providing everything from health and youth services to education and the arts, per a new report from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

But while "the nonprofit sector is vital to the overall well-being of our community," the report notes, " challenges in raising unrestricted funding interfere with service and program delivery."

The foundation analyzed data from The Giving Partner, an online database of nearly 750 nonprofit organizations in the area, including endowments, revenue, expenses, staff-to-volunteer ratio, and the size of nonprofits by revenue, annual expenses, and staff-to-volunteer ratio.

The report found that nonprofits in the area are "robust and diverse," serving the needs of individuals and communities, but that challenges in raising unrestricted funding interfere with service and program delivery.

"It's important to have a mix of small, medium, and large organizations to serve the varying needs of a community," the foundation's director of insights tells the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, noting smaller organizations have an easier time pivoting when the need arises.

Still, the report found that nonprofits nationwide face challenges including inflation, difficulty in recruitment, and retention of quality staff, lack of adequate resources, and

Read the Entire Article

A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.

How's Your Community Doing?
Check Out it's
Community Vital Signs

Beyond the Moment: How Nonprofits Can Leverage Civic Engagement

Nonprofits face mounting pressures to retreat, stay quiet, or to narrow their scope.The answer may lie in civic engagement but before we act, it is helpful to understand what civic engagement...more

The Critical Role of Streaming and Data Integrity in Advocacy Campaigns

The Role of Streaming and Data Integrity in Advocacy Campaigns - NonProfit PRO.In an era where trust and precision determine success, organizations must rethink how they integrate streaming...more

Michigan Arts Orgs to Support

Those interested in volunteering, donating, or sponsoring can visit www.grballet.com/support-us.Most Mosaic youth ensemble members graduate with a 3.0 or higher and 97% of Mosaic young artists are...more

Business Tips: To Succeed, An Entrepreneur Must Be Flexible and Adapt to Market Changes

Entrepreneurs can view challenges as learning opportunities.To succeed, an entrepreneur must be flexible and adapt to market changes.When the COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses to close physical...more

Two Resignations, One Nmp Scheme, and the Questions Sorely Unanswered

Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) Raj Joshua Thomas and Dr Syed Harun Alhabsyi sparked controversy when they resigned in tandem in February and subsequently joined the People's Action Party...more

In Historic First, Texas House Approves Private School Voucher Program

The Texas House gave final approval Thursday to a bill that would create a $1 billion private school voucher program.The vote marks a historic milestone and brings Gov.Rick Perry closer to becoming...more

Oasis Tutoring to Celebrate Years of Service With Luncheon Honoring Local Volunteers

Oasis Tutoring has grown to include 115 active tutors across every school district in Livingston County, including Chillicothe R-II, Southwest, Chula, and Bishop Hogan.The face-to-face program pairs...more

Entrepreneurs Are Solution Providers €“ Expert

Entrepreneurship is about solving problems.That is the mindset every entrepreneur must embrace.Dr Akintayo called on the authorities, particularly state governments, to engage more actively with...more

Community: W2W, Heritage Trust, Police Panto, Wanderers' Send, Qeqm Friends ...

Coaches Andy, Mario and Darren took centre stage with a crowd-pleasing fundraising stunt volunteering to be shaved and waxed.An auction and other activities throughout the afternoon brought the...more

Kool Boiz Foundation Empowers Young Men of Color

Kool Boiz Foundation is dedicated to empowering young men of color in Youngstown.Volunteers spend lunchtime with about 20 boys each at Youngstown Community School and Rayen Early College Middle...more