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Managing a Non-Profit
| If you are an “achiever,” someone will invite you to join the Board of a non-profit organization. It could be a church, civic group, professional society, or club. Or, you could be involved in a political action group (which can’t get “non profit” status under the Tax Code). Applying traditional manager behavior to a non-profit is a recipe for failure. As a Board Member, you can be held personally and individually liable for legal and financial problems. That kind of failure can ruin your life. This course will show you how to succeed. You'll master these skills:
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| Most people who set out to manage a non-profit, instead end up getting
managed by it. What should have been a rewarding and fulfilling experience often
ends up being a draining and disappointing one. That is not how it has to be.
This course teaches you how to manage a non-profit effectively and have fun
while doing it. You'll develop an impressive track record, deepen the respect
others have for you, and help other people realize their potential. All while
better serving the mission of the organization.
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................. 4 R EVIEW QUESTIONS............................................................................................ 8AN EAGLE-EYE VIEW ........................................................................................ 9 R EVIEW QUESTIONS.......................................................................................... 11SETTING GOALS.............................................................................................. 12 R EVIEW QUESTIONS.......................................................................................... 17DEFINING TASKS............................................................................................. 18 R EVIEW QUESTIONS.......................................................................................... 23DEFINING OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES ....................................................... 24 R EVIEW............................................................................................................ 28MEETINGS ........................................................................................................ 29 R EVIEW QUESTIONS.......................................................................................... 39MANAGING THE BOARD ................................................................................. 40 R EVIEW QUESTIONS.......................................................................................... 47MAKING THE ORGANIZATION EXCITING TO THE MEMBERS..................... 48 R EVIEW QUESTIONS.......................................................................................... 53RECRUITING PEOPLE ..................................................................................... 54 R EVIEW QUESTIONS.......................................................................................... 57REWARDING PEOPLE ..................................................................................... 58 R EVIEW QUESTIONS.......................................................................................... 64SUPERVISING VOLUNTEERS AND HOLDING THEM ACCOUNTABLE ....... 65 R EVIEW QUESTIONS.......................................................................................... 69MENTORING ..................................................................................................... 70 R EVIEW QUESTIONS.......................................................................................... 75OUTSIDE AGENCIES AND OTHER ENTITIES ................................................ 76 R EVIEW QUESTIONS.......................................................................................... 83SAFEGUARDS.................................................................................................. 84 R EVIEW QUESTIONS.......................................................................................... 87CASE HISTORIES............................................................................................. 88 C ASE 1............................................................................................................. 88C ASE 2............................................................................................................. 93APPENDICES.................................................................................................... 97 C HECKLIST FOR SETTING GOALS......................................................................... 98C HECKLIST FOR DEFINING TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES....................................... 99C HECKLIST FOR MEETING PREPARATION............................................................ 101
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