...selected for mission statement analysis is United Bronx Parents, Inc. There website is: http://www.ubpinc.org The current mission statement is as follows: “United Bronx Parents, Inc. (UBP) is a private, not-for profit “community grown” human services agency – providing a variety of social services in the South Bronx and on a citywide basis. Since 1965, UBP’s mission has been “To provide the basic human services necessary for families and individuals to obtain self-proficiency through dignity in their struggle to participate as the functioning and valuable citzens they are.”” The mission statement for UBP is aesthetically good and overall meaningful. It has a purpose statement, it lists the population it is working with and the activities. It also touches on its values and the geographic region it serves. However, it is longer than thirty words. To revise it I would shorten it slightly to read as such: “United Bronx Parents, Inc. is a private not for profit “community grown” human services agency providing the basic human services necessary for families and individuals in the South Bronx.” The second organization that I selected is Providence House which is the non-profit organization that provided me with my supportive housing apartment that I recently moved into since being a victim of a violent crime and subsequently homeless with my daughter for the past four years. Providence House’s URL is: http://www.providencehouse.org The current mission statement for Providence...
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...A Foundation 1 Analysis of a Foundation Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation By: Nonprofit Org. Management: PA 571 Professor: August 19,2012 The name of the organization I chose is Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation http://gatesfoundation.org/. Introduction Today’s recession has forced human service agencies and the government to become partners in order to serve the poor. Government funding and grants have decreased and the needs of the poor have increased. According to an 2010 Urban Institute study on nonprofits, the government depends on nonprofit human service agencies to serve the poor (Boris, 2010). Consequently, human service agencies depend on government funding and grants. A financial shift have caused human service agencies to lose funding or cause the agencies to operate waiting on late payment schedules from the government that result in many organizations having to close their doors to needy people. Well known human service agencies such as Chicago’s Jane Adams Hull House, YMCA, domestic violence shelters, childcare facilities, soup kitchens and organizations serving the youth population have stopped providing programs and services because they do not have the budget to pay for the programs. Although many nonprofit human service agencies are funded by the government, a human service organization must compete to get a piece of the dwindling funding pie for its human service programs. The key assumption of this paper is because of the unreliability of government...
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...Strategic Planning {What is it? How do you do it?} [pic] 2008 Table of Contents Page Content 3-4 Introduction 5 Section 1: The “What” of Strategic Planning 6 Why should departments and agencies plan strategically? 7-8 Section 2: The “How” of Strategic Planning 9-10 How do I gather data and where do I get it from? 11 Participant Selection 12 Survey/focus group question development 12-14 Core Values Development 15-17 Organizational “Purpose” Development 17-19 Organizational “Vision” Development 19-20 Organizational “Mission” Development 20-22 Organizational “Goals and Objectives” Development 22-25 What are Action Steps and how are they developed? 25 Performance Audit – Review of Organizational Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats [SWOT] 26 Gap Analysis – Compare SWOT analysis information with Draft goals and objectives 26 Contingency Planning – Worst and Best Case Scenarios 26 Integrated Functional Plans – Action Steps 27 Implementation Considerations 27 Monitoring and Evaluation 28 -42 Short Cut – Simplified Planning Model 43-57 Section 3: Sample Plan 58 Points to Remember Introduction This document is intended to provide the reader with information about strategic planning. It is organized into three sections to help the reader better understanding what strategic planning is about and how it...
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...Strategic Planning {What is it? How do you do it?} [pic] 2008 Table of Contents Page Content 3-4 Introduction 5 Section 1: The “What” of Strategic Planning 6 Why should departments and agencies plan strategically? 7-8 Section 2: The “How” of Strategic Planning 9-10 How do I gather data and where do I get it from? 11 Participant Selection 12 Survey/focus group question development 12-14 Core Values Development 15-17 Organizational “Purpose” Development 17-19 Organizational “Vision” Development 19-20 Organizational “Mission” Development 20-22 Organizational “Goals and Objectives” Development 22-25 What are Action Steps and how are they developed? 25 Performance Audit – Review of Organizational Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats [SWOT] 26 Gap Analysis – Compare SWOT analysis information with Draft goals and objectives 26 Contingency Planning – Worst and Best Case Scenarios 26 Integrated Functional Plans – Action Steps 27 Implementation Considerations 27 Monitoring and Evaluation 28 -42 Short Cut – Simplified Planning Model 43-57 Section 3: Sample Plan 58 Points to Remember Introduction This document is intended to provide the reader with information about strategic planning. It is organized into three sections to help the reader better understanding what strategic planning is about and how it...
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...Valley of the Sun United Way was founded in 1925, an Arizona nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve lives. For more than 80 years Maricopa County’s community has used their caring power to address human care needs. In 2005 Valley of the Sun United Way Foundation was organized to help engage in activities for the benefit of the VSUW. Each fall VSUW conducts a campaign that helps to offset the following year. Along with the campaign contribution there are three options for donors. The first is the Results That Matter Fund that is invested into health and human services programs, the second is the Impact Areas that identify the community needs, and third is a specific nonprofit agency or program. Cash flow and functional expenses are exampled at in all nonprofits and profit organizations. To identify properly the organizations’ strengths, weaknesses, and areas of threat the internal and external factors must first be analysis. An audit was conducted for 2008 and 2009 in accordance with the Government Auditing Standards. This audit was conducted to make sure that the statements are free of material misstatement. VSUW reported a combined statement of financial position statement for two years, 2008 and 2009 with the end of the fiscal year being June 30. Beginning with their current assets, cash and cash equivalents between 2008 and 2009, they are showing an increase of more than two million dollars has occurred. The reports showed that the contributions or pledges...
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...1) ACTORS According to Watson (2002) the first actor is the chair of the West Island Services for Humanity Committee (“WISH”) Kelly Kobata who was given the task of submitting a report to the board of directors, stating whether the agency will change their mission to comply with the national organization’s suggestions and how will it be done (pp. 165-166). The second actor is Coordinator Annie Doright who is responsible for WISH’s daily operations and implements plans from the board of directors. She feels like the organization needs to change so that it can collect more donations (Watson, p. 166). Then there is Ebeneezer Taylor who is a longtime volunteer and has served on the WISH Board. Taylor does not want to change the mission and wants to continue to...
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...3/21/12 Mission statements are the most valuable overviews of a company. It is what separates a company with similar visions and goals from the next. A good mission statement provides a detailed understanding of a company’s unique purpose, functions and operations, products and services, market type and terms of technology. A mission statement also represent the business philosophy of strategic decisions to the firms self concept, primary customer needs of satisfaction, which in all reflect the values and priorities of the company’s performance over a life time. This is a detailed overview of how to construct a well developed mission statement using an example of Facebook a live networking websites. (Strategic Management, 12th Edition, pg 21) Face book’s mission is “to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected.” (Facebook) As mentioned above, a mission statement is an overview of the company. A well written mission statement will provide in details its company’s unique purpose, functions and operations, products and services, market type, terms of technology, self concept, customer satisfaction, values, and priorities of the company’s performance which are not listed within the facebook’s mission statement. They do provide a philosophy, but it also does not give full details of how they provide users with satisfaction. The missing characteristics of the mission statement make their statement underdeveloped under several...
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...Development: 1. mission statement – general idea or main purpose of program 2. assessment & evaluation – inventory of internal assessment, resources and review of policy & regulations 3. needs assessment – involves both perceived & real needs 4. determine & set priorities 5. writing goals & objectives – objectives involve: a. who? b. to what extent? c. under what conditions? d. by what standards? e. within what time period? 6. step-by-step activities & procedures – pilot projects & consideration of other internal & external threats 7. develop timeline chart 8. implementation of the project 9. evaluation & feedback 1. Mission Statement – a statement by an organization that contains detailed info. about the overall direction & purpose of the organization a. usually based on a general observation, an obvious need, seen need or interest, or need assessment result b. it’s an administrative statement that guides planning & decision-making c. not restricted by time elements d. philosophy of an organization e. identification of the self-concept of the organizational program f. identification of general service catchment areas & target populations and markets to be served g. define terms & shared definition of problem of target population 2. Assessment & Evaluation – an inventory of resources and review of policy & regulations with accuracy & skills in matching needs to services a. internal (organization’s...
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...For-profit and nonprofit companies work to control spending, find ways to bring in revenue, operate under organizational structures and utilize accounting practices to track and report how efficiently assets are used. Nonprofit organizations fall under a large umbrella in respect to size and mission. The environment under which they do business helps set them apart from for-profit companies. Nonprofit companies have a great need for their services, face cuts in funding and capital limitations. In this paper I will focus on the financial management techniques used by for-profit and nonprofit companies. I will address the following questions: • What are the sources of funds available to for-profit and nonprofit companies? • Is there a conflict between the mission and bottom line of nonprofit companies? • What types of control functions and governance mechanisms face for-profit and nonprofit companies? • What financial reporting is used by for-profit and nonprofit companies? To help illustrate some of the issues, I will use affordable housing providers as an example of how a nonprofit organization operates. Before affordable housing provider can fulfill their mission and develop more...
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...Running Head: INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE: CREATING A CLIMATE FOR CHANGE 1 Indian Health Service: Creating a Climate for Change Michele Kratter Keiser University Professor Bush HSM692/Strategic Management of Health Services Organization 9/26/2015 Running Head: INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE: CREATING A CLIMATE FOR CHANGE 2 Dr. Michael Trujillo was appointed as a Director of the Indian Health Service. Dr. Trujillo was nominee for the position of Director of National Healthcare program. A member of the Sun Clan in the Laguna Pueblo in New Mexico. He became the President, for the national health care program, and the comprehensive healthcare for the American Indians and Alaska Natives for more than 500 federally recognized tribes. He spoke to the United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs in 1994. During his confirmation hearing as Director of the Indian Health Service, he told the committee that he understood the remoteness of Neah Bay at the northwest tip of Washington on the Makah reservation, and being a resident of the Dakotas, he understood the geographic challenges for health care in the area of Eagle Butte, Rosebud and Twin Buttes.” (1) In front of the same Committee, he negotiated the fiscal...
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...project, the first action, is fraught with problems you never anticipated. So, even before you start anything, be prepared: • Find an 'excuse': This is the spark, the initial reason for you to start along a path leading you to the setting up of an NGO. Many times it is a tragedy - such as a disastrous flood or a fire - that needs handling. Sometimes a more joyous event, such as a local festival, that brings the community into the streets to enjoy. Look at these initial trigger events as a learning experience, and as a means of building your network of friends and supporters. • Involve leaders: People and communities, in general, trust their leaders - not the political party types, but the 'real' leaders - the ones who do the actual work for the community, the ones who are active and care for the . Involve them at all stages of the project development and implementation, ask their permission to work with the community - it will make your project easier to implement. • Use a local center: Many communities now have centers - some just a meeting hall, where the community comes together for meetings, to hear their leaders, to celebrate a festival, or to discuss something that will affect their lives. These kinds of 'neutral' grounds are best used to explain an idea or a...
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...Major Assignment 1: The Contextual Observation and Analysis by Jacqueline D. James EDD 7711 CRN 31045 Contextual Issues Affecting Adult and Continuing Education Nova Southeastern University February5, 2012 This assignment focused this writer’s attention toward the practice areas adult basic education and literacy programs at a local state college. It extends beyond five campuses and includes three educational centers. Its flexible course scheduling allows adult learners to attend multiple campuses or center at the same time. Each campus possesses the capability of preparing adult learners for an associate degree. However, core courses for many of its degree or certification programs are restricted to specific campuses. The writer identified the practice area of adult basic education and literacy programs within her department. She gathered relevant data that reflects the college’s contextual setting by providing a (1) description of the educational services; (2) its history, mission, vision, and values; (3) demographic and data; (4) the annual budget or funding; (5) methods or models of program planning and delivery; (6) recruitment and marketing strategies and processes; (7) effectiveness evaluation techniques; (8) and recommendations for improvement in educational services. 2 Introduction This writer identified several...
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...Write a 300-word analysis of a program sponsored by the same agency or organization you used in the Week One Checkpoint. Use the six fundamental policy elements described in Ch. 3 as a guide. Keep in mind that a mission is different from goals and objectives. A mission is a statement of what the program is, why it exists, and the contributions it can make. It is usually short and concise, and describes a program’s reason for existing or its primary concern. Sierra Vista Child and Family Services help neglected children and abused women by offering programs to guide and consul them. Their goal is to help children reach their full potential and to educate the community about domestic violence and other mental illness such as drug abuse, mental health problem, adoption, foster care, therapeutic and residential treatment and family support in family homes and schools.” Sierra Vista would be very different without the many partners who work alongside and in support of Sierra Vista and its programs. Sierra Vista has formal membership and partnerships with many entities”(1), such partners like California Alliance of Child and Family Services allows Sierra Vista to be a part of a state wide association that serves more than 130 private nonprofit child and family services across the state.” California Association of Children's Homes (CCH), the Alliance and its parent associations have a combined history of more than 60 years of advocacy on behalf of California's most vulnerable children...
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...HEALTH RELATED SERVICES, INC. STRATEGIC/BUSINESS PLAN 2012 STRATEGIC/BUSINESS PLAN 2012 I. MISSION STATEMENT HEALTH RELATED SERVICES, INC. is dedicated to provide high quality, safe professional home care services. We practice the provision of comprehensive patient-centered, cost effective care focused on each patient’s unique needs. Restoration of our patient’s health well-being is our highest priority. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES II. GOALS 1. To provide a high quality of comprehensive health care services through a coordinated plan of treatment to the ill, aged, and disabled residents of the community. 2. To provide continuity of health care services in the referral mechanism to facilitate uninterrupted care for the individual patient within the health care system. 3. To provide the psychological and rehabilitative stimuli for early recovery of the maximum rehabilitation of the individual in the home environment. 4. To provide appropriate environmental change in those situations where such action is indicated for the promotion and maintenance of health of the individual and his family. 5. To provide positive channels of communication with the physicians, health and welfare agencies and the residents of the community. 6. To provide an Agency environment that stimulates employee growth and conduct for the...
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