The State of the Not-for-Profit Sector in 2015

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The State of the Not-for-Profit Sector in 2015

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© 2015 Grant Thornton LLP | All rights reserved | U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd

Our second annual report focuses on trending issues to inform your forward-thinking decisions.

Articles apply to the NFP industry as a whole, with features specific to key sectors.

Our report is the result of practical, hands-on experience gained by more than 400 Grant Thornton LLP professionalsserving over 900 not-for-profit clients.

For your organization to grow and thrive…

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12 ways to enhance financial performance through SBA

To balance financial results and mission-driven outcomes, nonprofit leaders are performing strategic business analyses (SBAs) to transform their operating models and bottom-line financial health.


In focus: Social servicesMeet managed care demands with operating solutions

Needs are rising, but funding is not necessarily following suit. With an understanding of the changes to come, not-for-profit social service agencies will have a clearer view of their options.


Compensating board members is on the table

Some NFP board members are compensated for:• Unique skill sets • Competition for talent• Extraordinary time and effort• Exposure to high-risk levels


In focus: Museums and cultural institutions Get real with funding requests

To keep current and relevant, museums and cultural institutions must be willing to take on the subject of realistic cost estimations in determining funding needs and requests.


Evaluating an M&A strategy to expand impact and enhance outcomes

Successful as well as struggling organizations explore M&A for:• Financial viability• Adding depth and breadth to

offerings • Enhancing reputation and brand • Repositioning for long-term

success


In focus: Trade and membership associations Best practices for corporate credit cards

The solution to credit card misuse is to implement a risk management strategy — determine who should receive a card, and then apply strong controls throughout the travel and entertainment process.

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Issues trendingin the not-for-profit sector

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Strategic ways to pursue unrelated business income

As your nonprofit pursues UBI, ready for an IRS audit by preparing a revenue analysis, following framework recommendations.


In focus: Religious organizationsAlign institutional value to constituent priorities

A key strategy to better understanding and connecting with constituents is linking the value of services provided to members’ interests, needs and values.


For effective governance, boards must set a stronger tone

Nonprofit boards are recognizing that proper composition, with expanded diversity, is critical to board and mission performance.They are increasingly setting their own high standards and taking action to meet them.


In focus: Jewish and Israeli organizationsUS nonprofits must control operations funding

A U.S. nonprofit raising funds for an Israeli service organization must control how overhead costs are covered. The nonprofit does this to remain transparent to donors, efficient in operations and compliant with requirements for tax-exempt status.


Enhancing the strategic value of the finance function

Finance professionals are increasingly being asked to offer insights and deliver greater strategic value to their nonprofit organization’s long-term planning and resource allocation decision-making.


In focus: Private foundationsAchieve alternative investment payoff

With considerable complexity in alternative investments and more sizable positions taken by private foundations and other nonprofits, it is critical to have the proper policies, procedures and controls in place for evaluation and reporting.


Cloud computing’s next step — Recognizing, managing risk

Cloud computing is transforming IT and business models in every industry, including the not-for-profit sector.Investments are increasing, while spending on traditional hardware infrastructure is decreasing.


Higher education The State of Higher Education in 2015

See our higher education-dedicated report for issues, challenges, solutions and alternative approaches.

Find the STATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN 2015 at grantthornton.com/highered2015

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Grant Thornton’s Not-for-Profit practiceHelping you deliver on your mission


We selected Grant Thornton in large part because of their professionals’ depth of experience in the not-for-profit space. They quickly learned our business, have been very responsive to our timelines and are very professional in their approach. As we face a future with many anticipated changes, I am glad we are teamed with a firm of Grant Thornton’s caliber and diverse capabilities.Ron Burgess, CFOWounded Warrior Project



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