Declining revenues. Growing governance and disclosure expectations. Close regulatory scrutiny. Grant Thornton’s series of national board governance surveys examines how these and other critical issues shape nonprofit management, from higher education to foundations to religious institutions.
Our latest survey found renewed focus on long-term sustainability and growth among nonprofit board members and executives. On the flipside, the industry still lacks strategic governance and reputational risk management, two key aspects of effective nonprofit management. Download the report.
According to our respondents, the vast majority of nonprofits weathered the uncertain economy by cutting costs, seeking new revenue streams, reducing endowment spending, enhancing their governance practices and reassessing their strategic plans.