instructions in the attached file do not go over the deadline
Textbook
Nonprofit Management: Principles and Practice
By Worth, Michael J.
Edition : 6TH 21
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 9781544379982
Deliverables
You have an option to either do a paper or a PowerPoint presentation. Please have the File named FPP when completed
One (1) PowerPoint Presentation of a SWOT Analysis and recommendations
Written overview and analysis of Non-Profit Organization
Frame of Reference
You will be acting as a consultant for your selected Non-Profit Organization. Your role is to assess the organization, complete a SWOT analysis, and make recommendations based on your knowledge of Non-Profit Management obtained in this course. You will be expected to utilize concepts that have been reviewed in the textbook and course resources.
You will not actually be advising the NPO.
You WILL need to communicate with the NPO
You will NOT actually need to meet in person with your assigned NPO.
You will NOT actually need to go to or visit a program or office of your assigned NPO.
All assignments will be submitted to Professor Boisvert, not to the actual NPO.
You will research and develop an engaging analysis of a nonprofit organization, designed to improve your nonprofit management and leadership competencies.
Assignment Section
Non-Profit Consultant Individual Project Rubric
Topic Overview
Organization Overview
· Identify your organization.
· What is the mission of this organization?
· What type of non-profit organization is it (education, health care, arts-culture-humanities, environment, human services, youth, etc.)?
· Why do they exist? What is/are the core problem(s) your organization exists to eradicate or help with?
· What programs, services, research, support, etc. do they provide?
· Have they stayed true to their mission, vision and values over time?
· What other information can you provide about the NPO’s purpose, structure, mission, values and vision?
10
Leadership
Who is the Chief Executive or Director? Provide a brief profile. How much do they earn?
What is the leadership style of the Chief Executive Director? Provide an explanation, use examples.
How well do they articulate their leadership style throughout the organization?
Do you think the organization is made up of takers, givers, or matchers? Why? Use examples.
What other information can you provide about the NPO’s leadership?
Who are the Officers, Directors, Trustees, Board Chair and Key Employees?
Evaluate the Board of Directors and their role in the NPO.
What other information can you provide about the NPO’s Board or governing structure?
10
Analysis of Organization
Year founded?
Number of employees? Number of volunteers?
What are/is the source of revenue?
What are the expenses of the NPO?
What are the Total Assets?
What are the Total Liabilities?
Who are the highest paid employees and how much do they earn?
Organizational Demographics (gender, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, etc.).
What else can you find out about this organization?
10
Fundraising & Marketing Strategy
Evaluate their fundraising techniques.
How are they financially sustaining the organization?
How could it be more effective?
What is the current breakdown of funding sources?
What do they do to market the organization?
How effective is their marketing?
What would you do differently?
What other information can you provide about the organization’s marketing program?
10
Consultation
SWOT Analysis
Offering a fresh perspective on the organization’s strengths and areas of concern.
Recommendations to improve in any areas of concern.
Identify any problems you encountered when researching this organization and make recommendations to help solve them.
Identify any new trends, obstacles, or events you encountered or discovered when researching this organization and make recommendations on how to embrace the new tends/events and/or resolve the obstacles
10
APA Formatting and Writing Style
· Each paper will be submitted using APA formatting which includes but is not limited to
· Minimum of five (5) scholarly resources
· Cover page and reference page – not included in total page count
· Paper length: 10 – 12 pages
PowerPoint Presentation
Overview/History
SWOT Analysis
Consultation
Recommendations
References
Number of Slides 8 – 12
Target Audience: NPO board members and senior leadership
