Based on my experience, I believe nonprofits also tend to be evaluated more on what happens at the local level than what is occurring nationally, even if we are talking about national nonprofits with a local presence. Given this, how does a national nonprofit continue to meet the needs of a community in a way that satisfies local supporters? At the same time, the benefits include flexibility that helps a national nonprofit be more agile in meeting the needs of local communities. Whether or not a national nonprofit is federated, I believe there are takeaways from the model that can benefit any national organization working to address local impact. These include:Local OwnershipThe big push in recent years has been toward the creation of national nonprofits that are predominantly web-based.

Source: Forbes November 27, 2017 12:00 UTC