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Activating Latino Millennial Civic Power: A Report of the Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Convening - Unlocking Latino Millennial Civic Potential

November 1, 2016

The report highlights the ideas and conversations that came from a June 2016 convening of 26 bright minds who developed five inspirational and impactful projects designed to increase Latino Millennial civic engagement.

Benchmarking Air Emissions of the 100 Largest Electric Power Producers in the United States: 2016

July 11, 2016

This report analyzed publicly reported data on carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and mercury emissions from the nation's 100 largest electric power producers, which account for 85 percent of the nation's power production.The report concludes that since 2000 emissions of all four major pollutants have dropped while total electricity generation and the American economy have grown.

Unlocking Latino Civic Potential 2016 and Beyond

January 20, 2016

In August 2015, the Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Program and the Aspen Institute Citizenship and American Identity Program convened a diverse group of distinguished scholars, organizers, and other experts and leaders to discuss the challenges and causes of low Latino civic participation and to develop recommendations for unlocking Latino civic potential in the United States.This is a vital topic, as the U.S. Latino population is growing rapidly, is overwhelmingly young, and thus will see growing power and influence in American society and politics, if Latinos are able to more fully realize their civic potential. Increasing Latino civic and political participation rates today will pay dividends for generations to come; likewise, missing the opportunity to do so will have consequences to the health of our democracy for generations to come.This report identifies four priority areas and tactics for unleashing the civic potential of Latinos in the United States. Focusing on immigrant integration and naturalization, voter engagement, civic education, and leadership development; the report offers a comprehensive vision for how to engage the nation's fastest growing demographic, beyond election cycles, to participate more fully in our democracy.

2015 State of the NonProfit Sector

January 1, 2016

Nonprofit Finance Fund's annual survey asks nonprofits in the US about their programs, financial health, and management strategies. Our hope is that this data will be used to spark dialogue in service of change.

2015 State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey Summary

April 23, 2015

In 2014, the social sector generated stories of both promising innovation and overwhelming challenges. In fundraising, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which raised over $100 million from 3 million donors, reminded us of the power of individual giving and the underutilized potential of social media. In the same year, New York City's largest human services agency reached the brink of bankruptcy after providing essential services for 80 years. Over 100,000 clients are suddenly facing a disruption in services, coming to the end of what was for many a decades-long relationship with the agency.NFF's 2015 State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey focuses on the underlying causes of these dynamics by exploring the programmatic, financial, and operational issues facing nonprofits across the U.S. We launched the Survey in 2008, when economic crisis threatened the viability of many organizations. Seven years later, results from 5,451 respondents show some indications of recovery, stabilization, and growth. Nonprofits are adding jobs, engaging in strategic conversations such as leadership succession planning, and looking to retain their workforce. Yet as they raise their sights from the focus on short-term crisis, many are confronting the troubling reality that current practices cannot sustain organizations in the long-term or meet the needs of the communities they serve now. Many organizations have stumbled out of crisis looking to make the necessary investments to secure their long-term future. And it is a hard road ahead.

State of the NonProfit Sector 2015 Survey Brochure

April 23, 2015

The 2015 State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey is a tale of two realities. Encouragingly, 76% of organizations reported finishing FY 2014 with break-even financials or a surplus, while 24% reported an operating deficit -- the best financial results we've seen since we began collecting this data in 2009. Yet financial improvements do not necessarily indicate stability. In fact, even organizations that achieved operating surpluses reported long-term sustainability as their greatest challenge. As such, this raises the question: what exactly does it take to get ahead when even financially sound organizations feel like they are struggling to find solid ground?The survey data shows us that nonprofits are trying to allocate space for long-term thinking in our post-recession climate. To support these efforts, this year we have blended our survey analysis with a set of recommendations for both nonprofits and their funders to plan for sustainability in 2015 and beyond. We cannot be complacent with single-year gains. Adaptability for the sector requires improving the operating climate in both the long and short term.

2015 State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey National Full Results

April 23, 2015

In 2014, the social sector generated stories of both promising innovation and overwhelming challenges. In fundraising, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which raised over $100 million from 3 million donors, reminded us of the power of individual giving and the underutilized potential of social media. In the same year, New York City's largest human services agency reached the brink of bankruptcy after providing essential services for 80 years. Over 100,000 clients are suddenly facing a disruption in services, coming to the end of what was for many a decades-long relationship with the agency.NFF's 2015 State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey focuses on the underlying causes of these dynamics by exploring the programmatic, financial, and operational issues facing nonprofits across the U.S. We launched the Survey in 2008, when economic crisis threatened the viability of many organizations. Seven years later, results from 5,451 respondents show some indications of recovery, stabilization, and growth. Nonprofits are adding jobs, engaging in strategic conversations such as leadership succession planning, and looking to retain their workforce. Yet as they raise their sights from the focus on short-term crisis, many are confronting the troubling reality that current practices cannot sustain organizations in the long-term or meet the needs of the communities they serve now. Many organizations have stumbled out of crisis looking to make the necessary investments to secure their long-term future. And it is a hard road ahead.

2013 State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey Results

March 25, 2013

The Nonprofit Finance Fund's 2013 State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey details the substantial changes that many organizations are making after years of economic stress. The fifth annual survey includes information on the finances, operations, and outlook of 5,983 organizations across the country.

2012 State of the Sector Survey

April 2, 2012

Presents findings from a survey of nonprofit organizations about the ever-increasing demand for services, nonprofits' continuing financial struggles, management strategies to cope with changes, the role of board members, and outlook for the sector.

Reframing the Conversation: What Do We Mean by Scale?

February 16, 2011

Outlines approaches, definitions, and mechanisms for scaling effective programs, ideas or innovations, technologies or skills, and policies, with a focus on impact over size or reach, as well as practices that facilitate scaling and strengthen results.

From Access to Success: A Funder's Guide to Ensuring More Americans Earn Postsecondary Degrees

July 13, 2010

Highlights discussions from a May 2010 convening on proven strategies to increase the number of Americans earning a postsecondary degree. Examines barriers and intervention levers at the student, institutional, and policy levels and the role of funders.

On the Foreclosure Front Lines: Surveying the Capacity of Hud-Certified Housing Counseling Agencies in Illinois

July 7, 2009

This report is a product of the Regional Homeowner Preservation Initiative (RHOPI). RHOPI is an effort to limit the impact of the ongoing foreclosure crisis on the Chicago region. Co-sponsored by the Chicago Community Trust, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, Inc., RHOPI's goal is to bring together regional stakeholders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share expertise and develop strategies to build regional capacity to deal with the foreclosure crisis and build more sustainable communities.