Nonprofits thrive on making an immediate, positive impact – whether it is providing affordable housing to low-income elders, delivering disaster relief, or increasing access to quality education. Because of this, purchasing needs to move at the speed of the mission. Nonprofit buyers need to be able to procure supplies quickly, have access to in-stock, high quality inventory, and have the option to buy at different quantities. As the demand for programs increases and nonprofits strive to meet their mission, staff and volunteers are experiencing burnout from their growing workloads.
The 2023 Nonprofit Shortage Crisis report revealed that the nonprofit jobs most commonly unfilled are those that interact with the public the most. Around 74% of surveyed nonprofit organizations reported vacancies in their program and service delivery positions.
By having a simple, well-defined process in place with smart business buying solutions, it becomes easier to track progress, identify bottlenecks, and make necessary improvements. Here’s how to ensure your staff and volunteers can find and get the products they need fast to fulfill their mission:
All purchases can vary as each caters to different situations based on your nonprofit organization’s need. There may be times when you facilitate an annual holiday supply drive, or where you spearhead multiple, ongoing youth programs throughout the year that require the same resources—if not, more.
By implementing these features, you will create a simple buying process that will make your lives easier and allow you to focus on what matters most: serving your communities.
Connect with your nonprofit's customer advisor to learn more