This document discusses how nonprofits can improve their bottom line without increasing fundraising or membership. It suggests focusing on reducing non-personnel expenses by competitively bidding suppliers and services. Using benchmark data and a purchasing consultant can help organizations achieve savings of 20-30% on expenses like insurance, office supplies, and telecommunications. Examples are given of nonprofits that saved 25-49% in various expense categories through competitive bidding, freeing up over $23,000 and $144,000 annually.

10. Organization National Association of School Psychologists, Washington, D.C. Category Merchant card fees Savings 25.2% Extra Funds $23,200 annually 13% 25.2% Nonprofit/Association Results 34%

11. 35% Organization Midwestern provider of education, training and career services for the disadvantaged Category and Savings Fleet Management 15% Waste Management 16% Merchant Card Fees 25% Advertising 49% Air/Ground Courier 9% Telecommunications 20% Extra Funds $144,000 annually Nonprofit/Association Results

12. 12.5% 23 % Organization Homeward Bound of Marin (CA) – Provider of transitional and long-term housing and support services for the homeless. Category Food Services Savings 12.5% Extra Funds $25,325 annually Nonprofit/Association Results

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