While researching program evaluation, I came across an article that encompassed themes we discussed during class. In particular, this article discussed evaluation processes for a technology education program in a small boarding school in New Hampshire called Brewster Academy.This article … Continue reading
The purpose of program evaluation is to have a high level of accountability horizontally and beyond. In particular, an organization needs to be held accountable to its activities in compliance to its mission and objectives. On an external level-this is … Continue reading
After watching the TED talk presented by Melinda Gates, I was fascinated by the process in which nonprofits strive to develop a brand. Despite the fact that a large number of organizations take a very limited approach to branding by … Continue reading
The mission statement of an organization plays an imperative role in shaping an organization’s existence. The mission explains the purpose behind the organization’s actions. It also helps potential leaders-organizationally speaking and beyond. The mission statement must be composed of three … Continue reading
While trying to further understand the role of the board, I came across this resource that seemed really helpful to supplement with this week’s video lecture. This resource summarized the role of the board of directors in a very concise … Continue reading
What is the difference between governance and leadership? How is the role of the CEO different from that of the Board? The difference between governance and leadership is that governance develops generative core questions and issues that “shape the road” … Continue reading
While researching stakeholder influence on the nonprofit sector, I came across this article that gave a great summary of our discussion on the different types to exist particularly for charitable organizations. From my experience, relations in a charitable nonprofit can … Continue reading
Stakeholders play a major role in the nonprofit sector as they are entities that have some sort of interest in a particular organization. To simplify, stakeholders can be another organization, a group or an individual. However in class, we further … Continue reading
According to our reading assigned this week, “the nonprofit sector is the collective name used to describe institutions and organizations in American society that are neither government nor business.” Another definition of “nonprofit” presented in class on Wednesday was, “A … Continue reading
After class this Wednesday, I couldn’t help but think about quasi-government nonprofits, which carry out the function of government. Although the government’s responsibility to provide for these services is up for debate, it surprised me to learn about the lack … Continue reading