About 2,000 Health Fundraising Organizations - 'Voluntary Health Associations' - Operate in the US, with Combined Annual Revenue of about $8 Billion.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c34548) has announced the addition of Health Fundraising
About 2,000 health fundraising organizations ('voluntary health associations') operate in the US, with combined annual revenue of about $8 billion. Large associations include the American Cancer Society American Cancer Society, n.pr established in 1913, this national volunteer-based health organization is committed to the elimination of cancer through prevention and treatment and to diminishing cancer suffering through advocacy, scholarship, research, , March of Dimes
n.pr a national voluntary health agency that has the goal of increasing public and medical awareness of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, and thereby reducing the number of associated deaths and disabilities. , and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) is a non-profit organization in the United States established to provide the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis. The Foundation provides information about cystic fibrosis (CF) and finances CF research that aims to improve the . The 50 largest organizations take in about 60 percent of industry revenue. The revenue of these organizations depends on consumer income and corporate profits. The long-term viability of individual organizations depends on strong marketing and public perceptions of usefulness. Large organizations have advantages in name recognition. Small organizations can compete successfully through superior marketing or by having a wealthy sponsor. Program services usually fall into three major categories: funding medical research, public education, and direct services such as testing programs, support groups, patient care, rehabilitation rehabilitation: see physical therapy. and training, etc. Research funding Research funding is a term generally covering any funding for scientific research, in the areas of both "hard" science and technology and social science. The term often connotes funding obtained through a competitive process, in which potential research projects are evaluated and is usually accomplished through grants to individuals or institutions that apply for funds. Public education involves media advertising, publications, school programs, and awareness events often in conjunction with fundraising activities, and legislative lobbying activities. Lobbying usually takes the form of advocating increased government funding for research and support activities, and can be very effective for organizations with large numbers of members. For large organizations, program services take close to 75 percent of revenue. Support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services include management expenses and expenses for fundraising activities account for the rest of revenue. Management expenses for large organizations are typically around 5 percent of revenue; fundraising expenses close to 15 percent. These easy-to-use, quarterly industry profiles provide you with the industry analysis you need to better understand any particular business. They synthesize To create a whole or complete unit from parts or components. See synthesis. information from hundreds of sources into an easy to digest format, giving you invaluable information about your target market, highlighting critical industry statistics and issues, changes that have taken place since the last quarterly update and key concerns that can have negative or positive impacts on investments. Utilizing the financial and forecasting data while simultaneously learning from educational business overviews can help you and your customers plan more effectively and invest wisely. These industry reports will educate your sales team on critical industry trends in target markets, empowering them to create more strategic proposals. These industry reports are also essential for professional organizations that want make savvy, educated business decisions. Key topics covered include: --Industry Overview --Quarterly Industry Update --Business Challenges --Trends and Opportunities --Call Preparation Questions --Financial Information --Industry Forecast --Website and Media Links --Glossary of Acronyms For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c34548 |
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