How This Works
For nonprofit finance, human resources, and operations job seekers, it’s often difficult to find organizations that share social justice values, pay thriving wages, and are sustainable—and have that be transparently reflected in their financial health and data on diversity, equity, and inclusion. And, for organizations who need to hire experts, there has been no clear place for them to source a talented and diverse candidate pool.
The Nonprofit Operations job portal is designed to close this gap, exclusively dedicated to uplifting finance, human resources, operations, and executive director roles within the nonprofit sector. This strategic career advancement tool enables job seekers to view opportunities with new levels of transparency into organizations’ financial and demographic data, allowing them to comprehensively evaluate roles far beyond a conventional job description.
Each 60-day job posting features a demographic and a three-year financial analysis, while the 30-day job posting features a two-year financial analysis:
Demographic Analysis
We compare an organization’s overall demographic profile to national and industry averages to help job seekers see how the organization's diversity measures up.
Representation Gaps
We determine if certain groups are underrepresented compared to national or industry averages. For example, if women make up 50% of the national workforce but only 20% of the organization, this indicates a potential gender diversity issue.
Hierarchical Distribution
We compare the demographics of leadership positions to that of the general staff and board. A diverse staff but homogeneous leadership or board may indicate issues with advancement opportunities for underrepresented groups.
Personalized Demographic Insights
Additionally, we leave space for job seekers to conduct their own analysis by providing access to raw demographic data. This empowers job seekers to explore trends, identify gaps, and assess the alignment of an organization’s values with their own priorities.
Financial Analysis
We analyze key financial metrics to help job seekers evaluate an organization’s financial health and sustainability.
Months Cash on Hand
This shows how many months of expenses a nonprofit can cover with its current cash and short-term investments. A common benchmark is three months.
Unrestricted Net Assets Ratio
This measures a nonprofit's total reserves, including all assets, not just cash, expressed in months of expenses.
Operating Reserve Ratio
This indicates financial stability by showing how many months of expenses can be covered by reserves. The standard is typically 6 months.
Reliance on Income Ratio
This evaluates the nonprofit's dependence on its largest income source, which requires systems and staff to maintain. No standard benchmark exists.
Personnel Expenses Ratio
This highlights the proportion of the budget spent on staffing, useful for tracking expense patterns over time.
Benefits Ratio
This shows the amount spent on employee benefits, reflecting the employer's investment in its workforce.
Functional Expense Percentage
This indicates how expenses are divided, with benchmarks suggesting 65-70% for programs. It helps assess a nonprofit's commitment to its mission.
Fundraising Efficiency
This measures how much income is raised for each dollar spent on fundraising, useful for internal comparisons.
Liquidity Ratio (Current Ratio)
This assesses the ability to meet short-term obligations with current assets, indicating financial health.
Debt to Asset Ratio
This shows the proportion of debt compared to total assets, highlighting long-term financial sustainability.
Personalized Financial Evaluations
In addition to providing core financial data, we leave space for job seekers to dive deeper into their own financial analysis. Job seekers can explore detailed financial reports, including revenue streams, expense breakdowns, and liquidity ratios, to assess the financial health and sustainability of an organization. By offering access to these financial metrics, job seekers can conduct personalized evaluations, determine whether the organization aligns with their values around fiscal responsibility, and understand its long-term financial viability. This approach empowers job seekers to draw their own conclusions and make informed decisions based on their individual financial priorities.
NPO Analysis Samples
