Nonprofit Statistics Flashcards
Educational (17 cards)
How many nonprofits in the U.S.?
Approximately 1.8 million
What’s the growth rate for nonprofits?
The number of nonprofits has grown at a steady rate of 1.4% annually over the last 20 years.
What % of companies in the U.S. are nonprofits?
Around 10%
What % of the economy come from nonprofits?
Around 6%
What % of nonprofits are religious organizations, schools, and foundations?
40%
What % of nonprofits have seen an increase in demand for their products and services?
Over 70% (71%)
What % of nonprofits plan to cut programs & services in the next one to two years?
68% (48% report a lack of financing)
What % of nonprofits are successful?
50% (30% are gone within 10 years)
What % of nonprofit jobs are in healthcare and social assistance?
Most nonprofit jobs — 66.7% — are in healthcare and social assistance
What % of nonprofits are in educational services?
16.2%
What is the failure theory?
An economic theory that suggests nonprofits fill the gaps when the government or private markets fall short of meeting individual needs.
What is the resource dependency theory?
Explains the behavior of nonprofits in terms of their reliance on, and influence of, external constituencies. Provides an explanation for mission drift (i.e. goal displacement).
What is the sociology theory?
View that nonprofits reinforce norms and values, and help to develop social capital. Emphasizes the role of community networks and individuals.
What is the political science theory?
View that nonprofits accommodate diversity, undertake experimentation for social benefit, provide freedom from bureaucracy, and focus attention on minority needs.
What is supply side theories?
Accounts for nonprofits as more than “gap fillers.” Supply side theories explain nonprofits by examining the motivations (e.g. entrepreneurship, personal beliefs, and altruism) of those who create and build nonprofits.
What is the theory of the commons?
Suggests that nonprofits produce a unique set of goods that benefit certain segments of society. Provides a reason why there may be organizations within the sector that hold opposing views or missions.
What is institutional theory?
Recognizes the importance of an organization’s environment. This theory considers how formal rules, expectations, professional norms, and values shape a nonprofit structure and influence its practices.
