To Whom Are Non-Profits Accountable? Of the assigned articles for Lesson Five, “Listening to Those Who Matter Most, the Beneficiaries” spoke to me the most. So many times a nonprofit organization or institution is far more consumed with pleasing donors … Continue reading
In class, we spoke on length about program evaluation. I found this short video on Youtube which takes the program evaluation a bit further, it is called impact evaluation which attempts to filter out elements external to a program in … Continue reading
In further reflecting on the Susan G. Komen Foundation communications mishap and resulting fallout in relation to the attempted disassociation from Planned Parenthood, I think it is a mistake for the founder or even the executive director to be the … Continue reading
When asked the question, what are the consequences to an organization that is not strategic about communicating its brand? The answer in the particular situation of the Komen Foundation, is catastrophic. When the Komen Foundation decided to separate from Planned … Continue reading
The following pieces speaks on the role of the Board in the demise of the non-profit organization Hull House, as well as the relationship between the Board and the Executive Director of the organization, indicating a lack of vigilance on … Continue reading
What is the role of a non-profit board? Are Boards important to the health of non-profit in today’s day and age or has the sector outgrown the need for traditional governance structures? The corporate model of governance can be counterintuitive … Continue reading
The January 26, 2016 University Business article, “Donors get dibs in higher ed” cites examples of the influence of donors and corporate sponsors at colleges. Donors remain to be some of the most powerful and influential stakeholders of colleges and … Continue reading
Stakeholders have the influence to shape the activities that meet a non-profit organizations mission or assist an organization in meeting its mission. Colleges as nonprofit organizations have many stakeholders. For example, donors may give financial gifts to a college, however, … Continue reading
The New York Times, on February 2, 2017 reported that President Trump will take action to repeal the 1954 Johnson Amendment which essentially mandates that in order for an organization they must be non-partisan in order to receive and maintain … Continue reading
A non-profit provides some base level if not more of public benefit, is nonpartisan and does not distribute revenue to shareholders. Revenue is distributed amongst administrative costs and also allocated towards initiatives that meet its mission. Non-profits have an opportunity … Continue reading