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Accept the role of nonprofit organizations in society
Assessment Strategies
You will demonstrate your competence by participating in class discussion
Criteria
you summarize and articulate the role of nonprofit organizations in society
you describe the role of nonprofits in your community
you explain the difference between nonprofit and for-profit organizations
you describe the various types of nonprofit organizations
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Accept Needs Assessment Skills
Assessment Strategies
You will demonstrate your competence:
by selecting a nonprofit organization to work with throughout the semester
by outlining a needs assessment study for the nonprofit
by conducting a needs assessment interview with a class partner
by participating in class discussion
Criteria
you either select an existing nonprofit for practical application, or you decide to create a new nonprofit
you can describe the role of market studies in creating and sustaining a nonprofit
you can describe the role of environmental scanning, benchmarking, surveys, visioning, group process, interviewing, focus groups and other needs assessment techniques
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Accept Documentation for Starting a Nonprofit.
Assessment Strategies
by writing an abstract, mission statement, vision, values and “elevator speech” for your nonprofit
by preparing Articles of Incorporation and completing a State of Wisconsin incorporation application for your nonprofit
by preparing an IRS form 1023 seeking tax exempt status for your nonprofit
by preparing bylaws for your nonprofit
by preparing Conflict of Interest, Record Retention and Whistleblower policies for your organization
by preparing other governance policies for your organization
by participating in class discussion
by in-class discussion with guest Attorney presenter
Criteria
you can describe the different types of nonprofits and their organizational structures
you can describe the process of creating a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
you can describe the role of the Board of Directors and their legal obligations
you select the organizational structure appropriate to your organization
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Accept a Board of Directors for a Nonprofit
Assessment Strategies
You will demonstrate your competence:
by drafting a Board Member Job Description and Board Member Agreement
by preparing a Board Member Recruitment Strategy
by completing an Agency Assessment
by participating in class discussion
Criteria
you describe the role of the Board, Committees and Advisory structures in a nonprofit organization
you describe the legal responsibilities of Board members
you can recommend sources of information to resolve issues identified in the Agency Assessment
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Accept Strategic Planning
Assessment Strategies
You will demonstrate your competence:
by drafting a Strategic Planning process
by completing a Strategic Planning Questionnaire
by conducting an in-class interview with a fellow student
by drafting sample goals, objectives and outcomes
by participating in class discussion
Criteria
you describe the purpose of strategic planning
you can describe various planning models, including the Accelerated Planning Model
you can clearly explain and apply outcome objectives to the planning process
you can describe the role of the Agency Assessment in creating a strategic plan
you can describe the roles of the Board, staff and community stakeholders in preparing and executing the plan
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Accept Nonprofit Administrative Functions, Especially Management and Operations
Assessment Strategies
You will demonstrate your competence:
by preparing a table of organization for your nonprofit
by participating in class discussion
by listing at least 5 personal management “style” principles
Criteria
you describe different organizational models and structures
you describe staff delegation, reporting, accountability and evaluation
you describe how the strategic plan is implemented
you explain the difference between leadership and management
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Accept Financial Management Decisions and Plans for a Nonprofit
Assessment Strategies
You will demonstrate your competence:
by in-class discussion with guest Accounting Executive presenter
by preparing an operating budget for your organization
by preparing a balance sheet and profit & loss format for your organization
Criteria
you can describe the fiduciary responsibilities of nonprofit managers and the Board
you recognize potential risks in managing the finances of a nonprofit
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Accept Insurance and Risk Management Needs for a Nonprofit
Assessment Strategies
You will demonstrate your competence:
by in-class discussion with guest Insurance presenter
by preparing a risk assessment for your organization
by preparing a crisis and emergency plan for your organization
Criteria
you can communicate potential risks and exposures of your organization
you can articulate the forms of insurance your organization requires
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Accept a Human Resources Plan for a Nonprofit
Assessment Strategies
You will demonstrate your competence:
by in-class discussion with guest Human Resources and Volunteer Coordinator presenters
by preparation of a staff policies and procedures manual
by preparation of a volunteer policy and handbook
by preparation of a job description and performance standards for an Executive Director
by describing your management style
Criteria
you can describe staffing and volunteer requirements needed to accomplish the goals and objectives of your organization
you describe how to apply staff and volunteer policies and procedures
you describe whistleblower requirements and complaint procedures
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Accept Program, Event Management, and Partnerships for Nonprofits
Assessment Strategies
You will demonstrate your competence:
by in-class discussion with guest Program and Event Coordinator presenter
by preparing a sample project or program plan for your organization
Criteria
you can express the complexities of creating a project or special event
you can describe the steps in program and event planning and management
you can identify potential program and event partnerships
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Accept Fundraising and Development Opportunities for Nonprofits
Assessment Strategies
You will demonstrate your competence:
by preparing a Development Plan for your organization
by in-class discussion with guest Development Professional presenters
by conducting a mock “ask” interview with a classmate
Criteria
you visit the Grants Information Center at the University of Wisconsin Library
you can explain the cycle of development
you explain the uses of various development tools and resources
you can list the items typically included in a presentation portfolio
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Accept a Marketing and Public Information Plan for a Nonprofit
Assessment Strategies
You will demonstrate your competence:
by preparing a Marketing and Public Information strategy for your organization
by developing a “brand” for your organization
by in-class discussion with a guest Marketing presenter
Criteria
you can explain the difference between “sales” and “marketing”
you can identify various media and public information outlets in the community and how to relate to them
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Develop an Assessment/Evaluation Plan for a Nonprofit
Assessment Strategies
You will demonstrate your competence:
by adapting the Agency Assessment to your organization
by assembling an agency evaluation plan for your organization
by in-class discussion with a guest Evaluation presenter
Criteria
you can describe the different forms techniques of evaluation
you explain how to determine criteria for evaluating agency effectiveness