Nonprofits are accountable to several groups, such as: Donors: As the ones funding programs, they should be kept informed about how their money is being spent. IRS: As part of the compliance element of accountability. Nonprofits must complete a 990 … Continue reading
This week I’m sharing a video that I think supplements one of this week’s reading: “Listening to those who matter most, the beneficiaries”: https://youtu.be/GCfZZSbQSi4 The video describes the experience from pilot testing “Beneficiary Feedback Mechanisms”, led by 7 NGOs. These … Continue reading
The Susan G. Komen/Planned Parenthood fiasco is a great example of the consequences that an organization may face if it’s not strategic in its use of communication. When attempting to address the backlash on their decision to defund Planned Parenthood, … Continue reading
During this week’s class professor Brooke mentioned that after receiving some criticism on a proposal she prepared, she applied the lessons learned and made sure that all subsequent proposals and other forms of communication incorporated stories about some of the … Continue reading
As a continuation to my reflection post, I am sharing the following resource, which highlights the criteria that should be met in order to build a successful board: Modern nonprofit board governance – passion is not enough! https://youtu.be/MIF9yJVldwQ This Ted … Continue reading
In my opinion, today’s non-profit world has not outgrown boards. These are still important and valuable. Among many other responsibilities, they provide guidelines and establish a framework to help the organization stay on track and true to its mission, they … Continue reading
Every nonprofit has several stakeholders for which it should determine and prioritize needs and expectations (preferably through a Stakeholder Analysis). These stakeholders will influence the organization in many different ways, from shaping the mission, to identifying goals, drawing attention to … Continue reading
While researching stakeholder resistance in nonprofit organizations, I came across the following New York Times article: https://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/13/palm-oil-and-scout-cookies-the-battle-drags-on/ When considering the question “How do nonprofit stakeholders exert influence”, I was somewhat close-minded in that I focused on those stakeholders which are … Continue reading
Why is the NFL a nonprofit? As discussed in class this week, under tax code 501(c)(6) the NFL, as well as other groups such as fraternities/sororities, Labor Unions, Chambers of Commerce, Social Clubs and Identity-Based Organizations, is eligible for tax … Continue reading
Learning that groups such as fraternities/sororities, the NFL and social clubs are tax exempt through this week’s readings and in-class lesson came as a surprise. I have worked at a nonprofit organization for just over 6 years, and if asked … Continue reading