Ministry Spotlight: Pulse Outreach
In most recent year, revenue fell, fundraising costs rose
Pulse Outreach, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, recently saw its Ministry Watch efficiency rating fall from 3 to 2 stars. Its Donor Confidence Score also fell from 100 to 90.
Pulse’s website states it is “on a mission to put Jesus at the pulse of a generation through large and small live events around the world.” The organization does this through evangelism campaigns, worship nights and digital resources.
From 2022-2023, the organization’s total revenue fell from $21 million to $11.2 million, and its total expenses in 2023 were $14.7 million—meaning the ministry had a spending ratio of 131%, in comparison to its sector median of 94%. Pulse also has $11.4 million in net assets.
Pulse has a 1-star rating in the fund acquisition category, ranking 44 out of 47 in the Educational Media sector. The organization spends 17% of its revenue on fundraising, in comparison to its sector median which is 6%.
MinistryWatch Donor Confidence Score: 90 (out of a possible 100) “Give with Confidence”
MinistryWatch Financial Efficiency Rating: 2 Stars (out of a possible 5 Stars)
MinistryWatch Transparency Grade: A
ECFA Member? Yes
Revenue in Most Recent Year Available (2022): $11,264,811
Five-Year Revenue Trend: Increasing (by about 36%)
Percent of Revenue Pulse Spends on Fundraising: 17%
Percent Peer Group Spends on Fundraising: 6%
CEO/President: Nick Hall
President’s Salary and Other Compensation: $242,210
A complete MinistryWatch profile for Pulse Outreach can be found here.
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