One-third of Bay Area Nonprofits Struggling to Survive, According to United Way Survey

Tough Times Ahead
While many nonprofits have employed cost-cutting measures during the last six months, they continue to brace for tough times ahead:

77% of survey respondents expect service demand to increase in 2009, with 45% of total respondents expecting a “significant” increase.

20% indicated they have laid-off staff during the last six months. Of those organizations, 37% are considering further lay-offs.