A National Imperative: Joining Forces to Strengthen Human Services in America (Jan 2018)

BY CBO RESERVES SIZE

Cut costs internally

Raise more money through philanthropy

Withdrawmoney from endowment, reserves, or “rainy day” fund Eliminate some types of programs/ services provided Reduce staff

Reduce spending on strategy and innovation

Provide services to fewer people

Take on debt/loans

Deficit budgeting Cancel or postpone plans for longer-term investments Merge with other human services organizations

Top third

Other

Diminish quality of current services provided

Middle third

Cease operations

Bottom third

0%

40% 20% 10% 30% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%

100%

Exhibit 10. Breakdown in CBO private funding

60%

40%

20%

0%

Private foundations

Corporates

Other

Board members

Individual donors (non-board)

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