Nonprofit organizations are a vital part of the economy, providing more American jobs than manufacturing and contributing $65 billion in employment taxes every year. However, nonprofit leaders are almost entirely left out of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, leaving them without access to timely employment data. According to Timothy J. McClimon, a contributor to Forbes, this lack of access to data is hindering the ability of nonprofit leaders to make informed decisions about their organizations. McClimon suggests that nonprofit leaders need access to more timely employment data in order to make the best decisions for their organizations and communities.