Size and diversity have increased dramatically. Infrastructure has evolved and solidified. Impact has multiplied. Overall economic value of the sector has soared, but many organizations are financially fragile. Assets are concentrated in a small number of large organizations.
Nonprofits are far more often the subject of public debate.
The nature of philanthropy and volunteering has changed considerably. Nonprofits are a growing focus of involvement for young people and are increasingly sought-after by corporations for alliances. The sector is in ongoing transformation and its future can only be imagined. Nature of donor engagement continues to change. Challenges to the independence of the nonprofit sector, demands for accountability and questions about its value are anticipated to continue.