In 2023, rising operating expenses was the largest concern among nonprofit organizations in the United States, with about 46.48 percent of surveyed nonprofits considering it their greatest challenge. Additionally, 36.97 percent of organizations cited limited staffing capacity as a significant organizational challenge.
Biggest challenges for nonprofit organizations in the United States in 2023
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Rising Operating Expenses
46.48%
Lack of Adequate Finances/Resources
41.59%
Limited Staff Capacity
36.97%
Difficulty Recruiting & Retaining Quality Staff
29.25%
Economic Downturn/Inflation
29.25%
Difficulty Acquiring & Retaining Donors
28.17%
Lack of Awareness/Communication
21.23%
High Staff Turnover
20.95%
Lack of Engaged Board Members
15.49%
Government Laws & Restrictions
15.31%
Difficulty Recruiting Quality Board Members
13.74%
Maintaining Staff Effectiveness & Efficiency While Working Remotely
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Forvis Mazars. (August 20, 2024). Biggest challenges for nonprofit organizations in the United States in 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/502411/us-nonprofit-organizations-biggest-challenges-for-fundraising/
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