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

Exhibit 9. Actions taken by CBOs over the last five years in response to financial challenges *1

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

Other

Diminish quality of current services provided

Cease operations

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50% 60% 70%

80%

*1 Government agencies were not asked to provide estimates for the remaining CBO funding-related breakdowns and dynamics.

BY CBO SOLVENCY

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

Most solvent

Other

Diminish quality of current services provided

Middle third

Cease operations

Least solvent

0%

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

100%

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