Research & Resources

Research Supports Benefits of Outsourcing

A growing body of research has documented the benefits of outsourcing various administrative functions for nonprofit organizations.

"If you are considering doing your own search for a new senior staff member, or using outsourced professionals for other administrative support functions, have a look at the following documents."

Many nonprofit organizations default to handling all functions in-house — from accounting to grant writing to executive search. Research shows, however, that strategically outsourcing non-core functions can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and allow staff to focus on mission-critical work. The documents below explore these findings in depth.