“Congratulations on publishing such a powerful report. Every nonprofit leader should read it right now. Maybe this will help California nonprofits to seize their rightful destiny as the amazing force that they are.”– Janis C. Brewer
“Terrific job! Your use of infographics to convey lots of dense information is terrific. I cannot remember the last time I found a voluminous report like this one compelling reading, but you did it. Congratulations.”– Larry Kaplan
“I commend CalNonprofits for undertaking a project of this magnitude: the first-ever statewide study of the California nonprofit sector and its economic impact.”– Tom Pollack, Program Director, National Center for Charitable Statistics, The Urban Institute
Executive Summary
There are more than 72,000 active nonprofits in California, of which about 25,000 have paid staff. With 15 percent of the State GDP, a million employees and millions of volunteers, nonprofits not only help drive the California economy, but touch the lives of every Californian every day.
This groundbreaking report commissioned by the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofits) reveals for the first time the size, scope and economic significance of California’s nonprofits, relying on data that has never before been aggregated. While sometimes portrayed as too small to matter or less efficient than for-profit businesses, this report shows California’s nonprofit sector to be too big to overlook, robust with human and financial capital, and uniquely representative of the visions and values of California’s diverse communities. Causes Count reveals nonprofits to be a deep and integral part of what makes California the uniquely vibrant state it is.
Download the full report, order hard copies, watch our video overview and find out about more ways to engage with Causes Count at: www.calnonprofits.org/causes-count