Community Reports

Understanding the nonprofit sector is essential for informed decision-making and advocacy. Developed in collaboration with community partners, association members, and local funders, these reports provide data-driven insights into workforce trends, financial health, and economic impact at both the state and national levels.

Workforce Insights

• Nebraska Nonprofit Workforce Survey Results (2023): One out of three Nebraska nonprofits reported a job vacancy rate greater than 20%, including some with more than half of their staff positions open. Learn possible contributors to this detriment in mission delivery.
   
• National Nonprofit Workforce Shortage Report (2023): The Midlands isn't alone. Nationally, nonprofits are still enduring an employee shortage which means reduced capacity, fewer services provided, and longer waiting lists for the public.
   
• NAM Annual Salary and Benefits Survey (2025): Developed in partnership by NAM, this report reflects the nonprofit employment landscape in Nebraska to help local organizations in attract and retain top talent.

IRS 990 data for all reporting nonprofits in Nebraska and nearby states (August 2023 data)

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Nonprofit Impact

• Nonprofit Impact Matters: How America’s Charitable Nonprofits Strengthen Communities and Improve Lives: America’s 1.3 million charitable nonprofits enrich the lives of everyone, in ways both seen and unseen. Understand the story of nonprofits from their perspective and glean practical insights and key national and state-level data. 

• Nebraska Nonprofit Sector Impact Report (2019) and Nebraska Nonprofit Sector Impact Report (2012): Nonprofits are essential and vibrant parts of Nebraska communities. Examine their economic impact, employment contributions, and partnerships with government, showcasing why nonprofits are critical.

• NAM Economic Impact Report (2025): This report examines the economic impact of nonprofit organizations in Nebraska, analyzing data from 3,663 tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations that filed IRS Form 990 in 2023. The study finds that Nebraska nonprofits generated $23.1 billion in revenue, spent $20 billion (comparable to the state's manufacturing sector), and employed approximately 10% of the state's workforce with median earnings of $46,357. The report demonstrates that nonprofits are a significant economic force in Nebraska, contributing substantially to employment, state revenue through employee taxes, and community well-being across diverse service areas including human services, education, and healthcare.