Not For Profits
“..NFPs should report back on their impact as a way to ‘pay back’ people’s trust and investment: why should anyone donate time or money to an organisation that can’t demonstrate it makes a difference?”
Why Use Kendo as an NFP
Demonstrate the impact and value of your NFP with compelling results for you funders and stakeholders
Boost employee and volunteer performance and contribution to the NFP
Empower your employees with Kendo – ignite their purpose and elevate their rewards for unmatched job fulfillment.
Govern with greater transparency and accountability
Why Use Kendo as an NFP
Funding
Securing adequate and sustainable funding is a constant challenge for NFPs, as they typically rely on donations, grants, and government support. Economic downturns, government budget cuts, and competition for limited resources can make it difficult for NFPs to maintain consistent funding.
Regulatory compliance
NFPs in Australia must adhere to various regulations and reporting requirements at both the federal and state levels. This can be complex, time-consuming, and costly, particularly for smaller organizations with limited resources.
Governance and accountability
NFPs are expected to maintain high standards of governance, transparency, and accountability. Ensuring that board members have the right skills and experience, and managing potential conflicts of interest, are critical to maintaining trust with donors, stakeholders, and regulators.
Volunteer management
Many NFPs rely heavily on volunteers to deliver their programs and services. Attracting, training, and retaining skilled volunteers can be challenging, particularly as people’s availability and commitment may change over time.
Collaboration and partnerships
As the not-for-profit sector becomes more crowded and competitive, NFPs may need to forge partnerships with other organizations, including government agencies, businesses, and other NFPs, to achieve their goals. Developing and maintaining these relationships can be complex and time-consuming.
Impact measurement and reporting
Demonstrating the effectiveness and impact of their programs is essential for NFPs to attract funding and maintain credibility. Developing robust impact measurement frameworks and reporting systems can be challenging, particularly for smaller organizations with limited resources.
Recruitment, onboarding & retention
Attracting and retaining skilled staff, particularly in specialized roles, can be difficult for NFPs due to budget constraints, limited career advancement opportunities, and competition with the for-profit sector.
Reputation and public trust
Maintaining a positive reputation and public trust is crucial for NFPs to attract donors, partners, and supporters. NFPs must proactively manage their brand and communications to mitigate any potential reputational risks.
Technological adoption
Attracting and retaining skilled staff, particularly in specialized roles, can be difficult for NFPs due to budget constraints, limited career advancement opportunities, and competition with the for-profit sector.
Changing community needs
NFPs must constantly adapt to the evolving needs and expectations of the communities they serve. This requires ongoing assessment of program relevance, effectiveness, and alignment with the organization’s mission and goals.