AHP Research & Reports
Winter 2008 Health Sector Philanthropic Giving Index, sponsored by AHP, from The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. The PGI for the health subsector reached an all time low of 66.2, a 21.7 percent decrease from just six months ago and a 30.2 percent decrease from one year ago. Health fundraisers, however, are still reporting strong internal support for fundraising, with 93.8 percent reporting good or excellent internal support and nearly 93 percent of health fundraisers reporting good or excellent volunteer involvement in their fundraising. Download Report
Philanthropic Giving Index 2009. Similar to the Consumer Confidence Index, this report from The Center of Philanthropy at Indiana University, gauges the perceptions of the philanthropic community. “Right now, fundraising is extraordinarily difficult for charities,” said Timothy L. Seiler, director of public service and The Fund Raising School at the Center on Philanthropy. “Donors and fundraisers remain wary about the economy. Yet these findings suggest that fundraisers either have indications from donors that things may be beginning to get better, or they are optimistic that the situation will improve and they are confident in their nonprofit’s ability to earn donors’ contributions.” Read the press release. Full report available for purchase via the website.
AHP Recession Survey Results.
2010 Survey. In January 2011, AHP surveyed more than 4,000 U.S. and Canadian health care development professional to see how they had fared in 2010 and the lingering impacts of the recession on fundraising programs and results. While the vast majority reported continued negative effects from the economy, significantly more fundraisers reported no effects or postive effects compared to 2009. Annual fund and major gift revenue continued to be hardest hit, but employee giving and special event revenues saw some increases in 2010. Download 2010 Survey Results.
2009 Survey. In December 2009, AHP surveyed 4,000 U.S. and Canadian health care development professionals to see how they had fared in 2009 and the impact of the recession on fundraising programs and results. The vast majority reported being negatively affected by the economy, but through increased program activity and program adjustments, over half were able to maintain their original 2009 giving projections. More members reported reductions in operating budget and staff as a result of the recession, than was projected by members in the 2008 survey. Download 2009 Survey Results.
2008 Survey. In early December 2008, AHP surveyed more than 4,000 U.S. and Canadian health care development professionals to gain a better understanding of how they were coping with the economic recession. The results indicated that the majority of those surveyed have been negatively effected by the economy. The ability to achieve giving goals was equally divided, with about half reporting that through program adjustments and increased activity they anticipated achieving their giving goals, and the other half reporting reductions in their forecasts. Download 2008 Survey Results.
FY 2010 AHP Report on Giving. Sponsored by AHP, this report provides detailed information on giving to health care institutions in the U.S. and Canada. The data provided is useful for projecting philanthropic trends, assessing departmental characteristics, and comparing levels of giving by institution type, bed size, population of service area, and age of development program. It also includes a self-assessment tool.Download US Fact Sheet. Download Canadian Fact Sheet. Order full report from the AHP Online Store. US Canada
2010 AHP Salary Report. This report, sponsored by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, is based on a survey of fundraising professionals in the health care environment in the U.S. and Canada. Using job descriptions developed by AHP, respondents were asked to describe individual and institutional characteristics and their current and previous salaries. Members can download the USA or Canadian report from the AHP Online Store.
Philanthropy Research
Dini Partners 2010 Donor Giving Survey. Dini Partners, In this second annual survey, more than one hundred philanthropic leaders from across the United States shared their wisdom and insights about giving in the year ahead. The data provided in this Dini Partners’ survey report is encouraging and demonstrates the critical thinking that undergirds philanthropy in these challenging times. Download Report. Reprinted with permission of Dini Partners.
Guidestar, The Effect of the Economy on the Nonprofit Sector: A June 2010 Survey. Public charities and private foundations continued to take a beating during the first five months of 2010. Some 40 percent of participants in GuideStar's first nonprofit economic survey for 2010 reported that contributions to their organizations dropped between January 1 and May 31, 2010, compared to the same period a year earlier. Another 28 percent said that contributions had stayed about the same, and 30 percent stated contributions had increased. Download the full report.
Target Analytics, Index of National Fundraising Performance. The Target Analytics Index of National Fundraising Performance analyzes direct marketing giving for many of the largest non-profit organizations in the country. Download the most current report.
Health Care Research
American Hospital Association."Hospitals Continue to Feel Lingering Effects of the Economic Recession." June 2010.The U.S. economy is beginning to show signs of recovery, but the recession’s lingering impact continues to adversely affect hospitals and the patients they serve. According to data from the March 2010 AHA Telling the Hospital Story Survey,patients continue to delay or forego care as family budgets remain tight. Download report.
American Hospital Association, " The Economic Crisis: Ongoing Monitoring of the Impact of Hospitals." Results of AHA Rapid Response Survey, Nov 2009. Based on a sruvey sent to all community hospital CEOs during August of 2009, the report details how the economy continues to take its toll on the patients and communities hospitals serve. Nine in 10 hospitals have made cutbacks to address economic concerns. Download report
American Hospital Association "Report on the Economic Crisis: Initial Impact on Hospitals, November 2008" details the impact of the economic recession on patients and hosptials based on survey results from 736 hospitals and information from DATABANK, a web-based reporting system used in 30 states to track key hospital trends. Hospitals are reporting lower admissions and elective procedures; increased uncompensated care; physicians seeking financial support from hospitals; and a capital crunch, which is making it difficult and expensive for hospitals to finance facility and technology needs. Download Report. Reprinted with permission of AHA.