"Giving Wisely" Resources

​Non-Profit Stats

• 1.8 million nonprofits in United States. Donating time, treasure and talent all make a difference in improving the world.
• CO is home to 35,251 nonprofit organizations.
• The total economic impact increased to $62 billion and they contribute $25 billion to the state’s GDP.
• The nonprofit sector directly employs 182,000, supports 54,000 jobs in business-to-business activity and supports 26,000 jobs through household spending, which is 10 percent of all jobs.

​Full Colorado Non-Profit Economic Impact Report: api.coloradononprofits.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-Colorado-Nonprofit-Economic-Impact-Summary-Infographic-FINAL.pdf

Research:

• Americans gave $471.44 billion to charities in 2020, up 5.1%
• Individual giving down in 2023.*
• There are +35K nonprofit organizations in Colorado. CO NP Association new survey reveals 56% increase in NPOs in CO between 2021 and 2024!

Charitable Giving Statistics: https://nonprofitssource.com/online-giving-statistics/ 

There are several accreditation agencies in the USA that work with nonprofits to ensure they meet specific standards.
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Consider looking into: 

• The Better Business Bureau (BBB) 
• Guide Star, Nonprofits First
  
• Standards for Excellence
  
• Charity Navigator 

Think Like A Funder
Checklist of what to ask nonprofits:

• Is their mission and vision clear?
• What is the audience served?
• What is their approach to equity? And, do they represent community serve?
• Is evaluation built into your work?
• What do you need most right now?

The best number to call for resources on where to give, how to help and how to GET help!
Call 211
https://www.211.org/

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