Forbes Magazine annually ranks the top 100 charities and non-profits. JDRF has landed a slick review in regards to their financial efficiency.
The full story will be printed in the November 19, 2012 issue of Forbes. You can get a preview here:
Forbes Picks 5 All-Star Charities: Top Ranking for Efficient Groups
JDRF scores big on the bottom line. They are successful at meeting the public’s expectations of directing those hard earned volunteer dollars and funneling them directly toward medical research.
What is fundraising efficiency?
“In our tables, fundraising efficiency shows the percentage of gifts left after the expense of soliciting them. Charitable commitment subtracts other overhead, too. Donor dependency? That’s the share of donations needed to break even; charities with a ratio above 100 had to dig into reserves and really need your dollars.” ~According to Forbes
The value of patient advocacy leadership is unquestionable- just take a gander at JDRF’s fiscals. JDRF’s model of success clearly relies on the volunteerism that the worldwide community provides. It is a priority for these non-profits to engage the heartfelt “can do, want to make a difference” folks who live with type 1 diabetes.
Who volunteers for JDRF?
Your family, my family and…
“everyone from International Chairman Mary Tyler Moore to “advocates” who lobby Congress for diabetes funding to elementary school kids taking part in the fundraising walks that helped it raise $198 million last year.” ~According to Forbes
What a tenuous balancing act JDRF faces between engaging necessary volunteerism, and not over working staff in the process. With such heavy reliance on volunteers, you can only image who is left to pick up the slack if they fall short of expectations.