Comprehensive Business Governance Plan Georgia A. Jackson-Thompson University of Phoenix Political Acumen and Ethics PHL 736 John Fossum March 25, 2013 Comprehensive Business Governance Plan Bienvenidos is a nonprofit organization developing from a small organizational structure to middle to large organization with revenues and supports totaling $15,500.383, that consist of 90.3% in program services and 9.7% in support (Bienvenidos Website, 2013, Annual Report). Over 25 years ago, Bienvenidos began providing services throughout the Los Angeles Counties and continues to develop new services as needed. The organization …show more content…
The governance plan will provide a strategy for implementation and preliminary structure to facilitate the plan if adopted by Bienvenidos executive team. Importance and benefits of the governance plan for Bienvenidos The non-profit [Spell as one word without hyphen] governance plan a function that provides standards and guidelines for a structured board of directors (McCambridge, 2004; Renz, 2013) and controls the organization to meet stakeholders and business goal (Goergen, 2012). To further explain governance, it is the manner in which decision-making is processed based [Passive voice ] on the approved and established mission, values, and vision. Bienvenidos mission, values, and vision are as follows: Mission “Bienvenidos is a compassionate community of care dedicated to healing children, strengthening families, and transforming communities Vision The vision is of a society in which every family can provide a loving, healthy, and secure home where children can grow and thrive. Values Bienvenidos strives to commit to providing the highest quality services to the most vulnerable children and their families in the Los Angeles area. Our strength is the result of the team effort of our employees, our volunteer leadership, our funders, and our program participants in the highest regard (Bienvenidos Website, 2013). Leaders should take pride in
The March of Dimes, a nonprofit organization, has helped many children who were born prematurely. As a mother who experienced the fear and uncertainty of seeing your child in an incubator and connected to breathing devices, I empathize with people who need the expertise that this organization provides. One of the signature campaigns that March of Dimes sponsors are walk-a-thons and most people donate their time and monies during this fund-raising process. With this in mind, it is apparent that the March of Dimes utilizes the concepts such as philanthropy giving, social networking, and long-term solvency. In addition to these concepts, the March of Dimes has developed a “case for support” (Worth, 2014, p. 273).
Independently if the organization is not-for-profit or for-profit, a vital duty of the management team is to keep the organization finances in a status that allows it to operate, and produce a level of revenue that secure its existence over the years. To reach these objectives, managers must perform key functions that involve planning, decision
Planned Strategy: The main feature of this strategy is that formal plans and precise and very
The CEO of a nonprofit must distinguish himself not only as a financial manager but as a financial leader also by improving the nonprofit practice (Young, 2007). The CEO is commonly expected to collect data, produce reports, analyze findings, as well as offer financial solutions for short and long term objectives along with other daily operational duties. However, a CEO distinguishes him or herself as a financial leader by developing a business model that meaningfully impacts organizational productivity, sustainability, and propel nonprofits futuristic vision while remaining integral to its mission (Bell, 2016). This is accomplished in several ways such as, vigorous budgeting, attaining a net financial outcome, exploring futuristic expectations, performing financial projection assessments, evaluating income diversification options, etc. and work well with the organizational board.
As world business has changed dramatically during recent years, chargers of business entities, including Non-Profit entities, urged to find a perfect rules in order to enhance their competence within an excellent environment. To fulfill the requirement, the National Center for Non-Profit Board has issued a paper on "Ten Basic Responsibilities of Non-Profit Boards" to clarify the roles and responsibility of the board about 30 years ago. This regulation paper requires ten basic responsibilities including Determine the organization, Select the executive director, Support the executive and review his/her performance, Ensure effective organizational planning, Monitor and strengthen programs and services, Ensure adequate resources, Protect assets and provide financial oversight, Build a competent board, Enhance the organization’s public standing and Ensure legal and ethical integrity (Richard T. Ingram, Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards, Second Edition (BoardSource 2009). We will first introduce the Board of Director and purpose of Non-Profit Board of Director, then introduce all of ten responsibilities in detail and finally make extension about it.
Underlying America’s nonprofits is a pledge to management. Throughout the course of time nonprofits began to realize they need management more than commercial business does. All nonprofits start with good intentions. Although, they still pride on doing good they have identified the need for association and management, accountability and performance results. This in turn restructured the establishment’s mission. A key difference between business and nonprofit is that business starts planning with financial
We are dedicated to our local community and the well-being of children health world-wide, we want to make a difference in the lives of other. We partnered with the local chapter of the Ronald McDonald House and promised to donate 20% of our profits to their organization. Our staff will make a difference by volunteering once a month
Prior to constructing a nonprofit board, the basic responsibilities and duties of its members must be determined. These functions are steered by the organization’s mission and goals. BoardSource (2012) furthers this by stating, “The board should review the mission periodically – for example, at the beginning of every strategic planning process – to make sure it remains useful and valid” (p. 9). A NPO’s mission and vision statements communicates the organization’s purpose, identifies the group(s) it serves, and provides direction for how the organization will achieve these goals. It is important to understand that these statements are not solely external messages, however, they are also used internally to stimulate and impact the board and staff, establish goals and evaluation measures, and stimulate successful governance through the strategic planning process. Board members who are entrenched in the mission are better able to fulfill their governance duty as it keeps the organization’s true focus at the forefront of decision making.
The Blue Ribbon Project also helps with an important factor in a child’s life with the program “Backpack’s of Love.” This program supports a kid’s life the moment they are rescued, because when they leave their homes The Blue Ribbon Project is informed by the Department of Social Services, the Police or the foster parent for the child” and “A backpack containing those essentials is delivered directly to the child.” So, when the children are no longer where they were abused they have their basic necessities met and they’re not
After my interview with Mrs. Melissa and after learning more about Enotah CASA and their service I was very impressed. Right now, everyone in their circuit has been assigned a CASA volunteer. Further, that means every child has at least one person fully dedicated to them and looking out for their best interest. CASA is the one place of stability in a child’s life, even if everything else is chaotic. I think this is a huge win, and truly exemplifies the agency’s dedication and effectiveness.
-Our organization operates like a family. We want to provide a program where parents and children feel safe and welcomed. We promote the family
The Department of Transportation’s Strategic Plan is very informative because it mentions the challenges and strategies in order to achieve its goals. I think DOT does an excellent job to try and reduce transportation-related fatalities and injuries through visible campaigns like “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” Similar to Caltrans Strategic Management Plan, they stress a lot on the safety of users and the improvements of the overall transportation system. Also, from reading other agency’s mission and vision statement, majority of them find safety to be a top priority.
As a not-for-profit hospital, our focus and charitable mission is on providing reasonably priced care to all patients who approach us, including the indigent population who make up a majority of our patient base at Metropolitan’s pre-natal and well-baby community clinic. Our positive public relations will encourage community support, loyalty and ownership in Metropolitan based on its quality, safety and service efforts. Strategy A actively promotes and informs the community about our available services and maintains our reputation. Wellness promotion initiatives through appropriate lifestyle choices and help address social factors negatively impacting our community 's health and provide education in chronic disease management will help improve our communities’ needs identified in the CHNA.
A charity organization need internal control to ensure that all the resources are properly utilized to achieve organization goals and varies projects. In order to reduce financial risk such as theft, internal control plays an important role. According to the case, the business process of nonprofit organizations is usually not well regulated. In my opinion, a nonprofit organization can implement the following controls to ensure transparency and accountability in its operations.
5. The plan is developed as part of the business plan and is framed to comply with the local law. The plan is based on the principles of; timely and accurate threat assessment, clearly defined roles and responsibilities, reliable communication and reporting procedure, pre planned and administrative support and maintenance of the security of operations.