Resources on the 2010 Economic Outlook

Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Philanthropy 400
This survey was conducted by The Chronicle to determine which u.S. charities raised the most in donations from individuals, foundations and corporations, and outlines how the recession is affecting their fundraising.

Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Managing Nonprofit Groups
This compiles Chronicle news updates related to nonprofits and economic impact.

Foundation Center
The “Focus on the Economic Crisis” webpage provides interactive maps, research advisories and resource links.

Foundation Center’s Year-End Outlook for Giving and the Sector
Based on fall 2009 survey responses from 600 foundations nationally, this research advisory finds that 2009 foundation giving likely will decline by more than 10 percent over 2008, and continued reductions are expected in 2010.

Minnesota Budget Project (MBP)
An initiative of the Minnesota Council of nonprofits, the MBP provides independent research, analysis and advocacy on budget and tax issues through its Minnesotabudgetbites blog and an unallotment resource page.

2010 Minnesota Nonprofit Reports
The Minnesota Council of nonprofits released two reports in December 2009. Key findings of the Nonprofit Current Conditions Report, based on surveys conducted Dec. 1-8, 2009, include: Sixty percent of organizations reported an increase in need for services, compared to 42 percent a year ago; and 61 percent reported declining revenue, up from 55 percent in 2008. MCN’s Nonprofit Economy Report analyzes public data to describe nonprofits’ role in the state’s economy. among its key findings: In 2008, nonprofits employed one out of every nine workers in Minnesota.

“On the Money”
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations’ subtitled this report “The key Financial Challenges Facing nonprofits Today – and how Grantmakers Can help.”

Recovery.gov “Track the Money”
Access lists of recovery act spending recipients by using the pull-down menu to select “Minnesota.” View grant, loan and contract recipients, award amounts and overseeing agencies.

Recovery.MN
The State of Minnesota’s coordination of American recovery and reinvestment act efforts is managed by the Office of Minnesota Management and budget.

“Smarter Grantmaking in Challenging Economic Times” Based on conversations with hundreds of funders, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations produced this briefing for foundation leaders to guide decisions about how best to support grantees.

Transforming Our Work: From Challenging Times to Hopeful Futures
Presentations and hand-outs from the November 2009 joint Conference of the Minnesota Council of nonprofits and the Minnesota Council on Foundations are available online.

Minnesota Council on Foundations Resources

2010 Outlook Report
This snapshot of grantmakers’ expectations for giving in 2010 is based on surveys conducted in fall 2009 of 125 Minnesota grantmakers. The “Trends and analysis” section of MCF’s website also includes past research reports on giving in Minnesota.

Minnesota Grantmakers’ Responses to the Economy
This compilation of news items and grant guideline updates reflects how Minnesota grantmakers are responding to the economic downturn.

Philanthropy Potluck
The Minnesota Council on Foundations blog covers topics about giving. Search using the “economy” category to read and contribute. GF


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