Forest Ranger · The Financial Forest

OverheadDoes the 15% overhead rule have any basis in the data?

RevenueDoes revenue diversification predict financial health?

HealthWhat actually predicts whether a nonprofit thrives?

CrisisWhat are the Root Rot flags and what do they mean?

ArchetypesHow do I figure out which archetype describes my organization?

ReservesHow much operating reserve is actually enough?

CompareHow does my organization compare to peers like it?

RecoveryIf we had a bad year but bounced back, are we okay?

PropertyDoes owning a building help or hurt financial health?

ArchetypesWhat does the Pioneer Pine archetype look like financially?

ArchetypesWhat does the Gambel Oak archetype look like financially?

ArchetypesWhat are all seven archetypes and how do they differ?

RevenueHow does heavy reliance on government funding affect financial health?

MetricsWhat surplus margin separates thriving organizations from struggling ones?

SizeDoes organizational size predict financial health?

MethodsHow was the research conducted and what data does it use?

ScopeWhich metro areas were included in the study?

RevenueDo organizations with more earned income perform better financially?

RevenueHow does individual donor revenue relate to financial stability?