The Non Profit Landscape
How many nonprofits exist in the United States, and how many are in Pennsylvania?
A) 1 million in US and 1,000 in PA
B) just under 10 million is US and there is a maximum of 10,000 in PA
c) about 500,000 in US and and just under 5,000 in PA
d) about 1.9 million and Pennsylvania has tens of thousands in PA.
e) None of the above
D
What does a grant writer do?
Write proposals to get money from foundations
Why should fundraisers track data?
To know what works and who to contact
Name 3 ways organizations can make money
Grants, corporate gifts, individual donations.
Why is transparency important?
Donors want to know how money is used
How many new nonprofits open each year, and about how many close each year?
A) About 40,000
B) about 100,000 every year.
C) about 500 every year.
A
What does a stewardship coordinator do?
Making sure donors feel appreciated and informed
Why is follow-up important?
Donors need to trust the organization
What is earned revenue?
Money made by selling something, like tickets or merchandise.
Why do fundraisers visit donors in person?
Face-to-face meetings build trust
What percentage of Americans work for nonprofits, and how many people is that?
A) Nonprofits employ about 10% of the U.S. workforce — roughly 12 million workers.
B) Nonprofits employ about 25% of the U.S. workforce — roughly 30 million workers.
c) Nonprofits employ about 1% of the U.S. workforce — roughly 1.2 million workers.
A
What does a database manager do?
Keeps donor information organized and accurate
Why should fundraisers set goals?
Goals help teams stay focused and measure success
What is a capital campaign?
A big fundraising effort for buildings or major project
Why do organizations track donor history?
To understand giving patterns and plan future asks
What percentage of nonprofits operate with under $500,000 in annual revenue?
a) 95%
b) 5%
c) 75%
d) none of the above.
c) 75% and just 5–7% of nonprofits have budgets over $10 million.
What does a gift officer do?
Build relationships and asks for donations
Why is knowing your mission important?
You must explain clearly why your organization matters?
What is crowdfunding?
Lots of people giving small amounts online
Why do organizations send newsletters, utilize social media and conduct marketing campaigns?
To keep supporters informed and engaged
How many nonprofits operate internationally?
A) Roughly 10,000–12,000 U.S. nonprofits primarily focus on international work
B) Roughly 1,000–2,000 U.S. nonprofits primarily focus on international work —
c) Roughly 100,000–120,000 U.S. nonprofits primarily focus on international work
d) none of the above.
A) Roughly 10,000–12,000 U.S. nonprofits primarily focus on international work — about 1% of all nonprofits.
What does the board of directors do?
Helps guide the organization and often helps raise money
Why should fundraisers practice their "ask"?
It helps them feel confident when meeting donors
What is a bequest?
A gift someone leaves in their will
Why do people give to charities?
They want to help others make a difference