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2011 Accomplishments and Impact

Nonprofit Services: Strengthening nonprofits by building accountability into their governance and operations

  • 189 new nonprofit reviews.
  • Grantmaker Services launched and secured two contracts with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation and Greater Twin Cities United Way, providing capacity building services through the Accountability Wizard to the foundations’ grantees.
  • 333 sector leaders and donors joined us for our Annual Forum.
  • New Accreditation Model making the Council a repository of information about the most accountable and transparent nonprofits..
  • 96% of Accountability Wizard webinar participants reported increased learning.

Donor Services: Empowering donors to make informed, thoughtful giving decisions

  • 16,500 print Giving Guides distributed.
  • 615 new subscribers to donor services e-newsletter.
  • 28,000 emails sent to donors providing access and information for smart giving.
  • 70,609 total website visitors.
  • 91% of surveyed donors reported that our information helps them in their giving decisions.
PDF Annual Report 2011   --  Printable version

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