Weathering The Storm

Weathering the Storm: Challenges and Opportunities for Colorado Nonprofits During Recession

Jointly published by the Community Resource Center and the Colorado Nonprofit Association and sponsored by The Colorado Health Foundation, Weathering The Storm demonstrates that Colorado's economy has impacted nonprofits all over the state.  

Nearly 70 percent of nonprofits have seen an increase or significant increase in demand for programs and services and 40 percent of those nonprofits surveyed were unable to meet the needs of current clients at year end due to the combination of demand for service and lack of funding. Nearly 40 percent saw decreases in corporate funding, 30 percent in special events and individual donations, and 27 percent in foundation grants.

Weathering the Storm 2008: Learn More, or Read the Full March 2008 Report

2009 Update

The Community Resource Center and the Colorado Nonprofit Association are pleased to announce the release of the updated Weathering the Storm: Challenges and Opportunities Facing Colorado’s Nonprofits During Recession. 

This report highlights how nonprofit organizations throughout Colorado have responded to the economic downturn.  While the report indicates that nonprofit organizations did indeed struggle during 2009, the resiliency of the sector is clear.  Click here to read the full updated report.

Click here to view the 9News story, Nearly Half of Nonprofits Statewide Expected to Fall Short of Funding, Dec. 16

Statewide Trainings

Read the Full March 2009 Report

Read the Key Findings

If you would like to learn more about the Weathering the Storm Reports, please contact Sarah Fischler.