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Following 2008’s non-profit survey, Weathering the Storm, which examined the aftermath of the 2008 economic downturn on organizations, Vancouver Foundation recently released a new survey, After the Storm, which examines the current health of British Columbia’s non-profit organizations. Conducted between October 20 – November 3, 2010, the survey was completed by 575 charities, and explored issues like: source of revenue, revenue changes, future strategies, and the future outlook of the organizations. |
Here are a few findings from the survey:
- Environmental and Arts & Culture organizations were hit the hardest, with 63% reporting decreased revenue.
- Health organizations fared the best, with 40% reporting an increase in revenue
- Organizations in Arts and Culture were the most likely to say they are reducing programs or services, with 36% of them doing so this year. They also led the way among sectors when it came to reducing staff or implementing a hiring freeze (41%)
- Three quarters (75%) of organizations feel prepared or well prepared to meet their mandate.
Not only is the report full of relevant and timely information about BC’s non-profit sector, the report also includes many thought-provoking quotations from the survey respondents:
“The demand for social services work is increasing and the state of children, youth, families, and communities is becoming more challenging…”
“There are huge shifts within government that are going to dramatically change service delivery (cuts to gaming, changes to employment service funding, etc). We need to be prepared and also prepare our communities. Non-profits will have to limit and/or adapt services.”
“Art is important. Advocate the value of art, without apology. Art is difficult. Art is humanity.”
Download the full report HERE.
