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Key

Ratios

Ratio Measures Calculation Suggested Standard

Operating Margin Is the agency effective at Operating profit (revenues 25%
generating a surplus less expenses) / by

operating revenues
Program Efficiency How effective are funds Program costs excluding 66%

used for programs any special projects and
(helping the agency fulfill pass through / total
its mission) expenses

Fundraising Efficiency How effective are Contribution and/or 4.0
fundraising activities fundraising revenue /
(expense required to raise fundraising expenses
contribution)