Nonprofits thrive on making an immediate, positive impact – whether it is increasing access to quality education or helping survivors of domestic violence. This requires purchasing to move at the speed of the mission. Nonprofit buyers need to procure supplies quickly, have access to in-stock, high-quality inventory, and have the option to buy in different quantities. As the demand for programs increases and nonprofits strive to meet their mission, staff and volunteers experience burnout from their growing workloads.

The 2023 Nonprofit Shortage Crisis report revealed that the nonprofit jobs most commonly unfilled are those that interact with the public the most. Around 74% of surveyed nonprofit organizations reported vacancies in their program and service delivery positions.