Federal and Foundation Assistance Monitor - (FUNDRAISING) Report Helps Nonprofits Craft Corporate Goals

A new LBG Research Institute Report provides insights on what types of activities corporations are funding during the current economic downturn.

Making the Most of What We Have: Corporate Giving in the New Economy, based on a survey of more than 100 major U.S. corporations and corporate foundations, finds:

More than 84% are encouraging their employees to increase their volunteering to offset a decline in cash giving.
15% are increasing in-kind donations, such as meeting space and office equipment.
12% are stepping up their product donations.
Almost 50% are emphasizing partnerships with nonprofits over straight cash donations.
33% are actively seeking new nonprofit partners to better match their strategic goals.
50% are paying more attention to outcome measurement and nonprofit accountability.

Info: For more on the report, please visit www.lbgresearch.org/survey09.php.

Posted: 09/02/2009 12:52 PM

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