Week 1 discussion
Legal Forms of Nonprofit Organization
Phil is an Iraq war veteran who lost one of his arms in
combat. Upon an honorable discharge from the military, he decided to form a
nonprofit organization to assist wounded veterans to obtain/retain employment
when released. Phil knows that the organization needs to become tax exempt.
Advise him on how and what else is needed to get started.
Week 2 discussion
Role of the Board
Molly is the executive director of a state-wide nonprofit
organization that consists of five offices strategically placed around the
state. The purpose of the organization is to provide food for homeless
children. Each office has a board of directors for the local office and a major
board of directors for the organization overall. Each local office board has
one of their board of directors as a member of the overall board of directors.
Community and business leaders complete the 12 members of the main board of
directors. Molly needs to know what should be the role and duties of the main
board as well as the local office board. She contracted with you as a
consultant to give advice. What advice will you give Molly on this request?
Explain your rationale.
Week 3 discussion
Motivating and Managing Volunteers
Dave is an executive director of a drug rehabilitation
nonprofit organization that relies heavily on the use of unpaid volunteers on
staff. The board of directors developed employee-related policies and posted
them in an employee handbook. Each new paid and volunteer employee staff member
undergoes an orientation training program. This training includes these
policies and potential consequences for violation. One of these policies
prohibits the use of the organization’s telephone and Internet for personal
reasons. Barbara is a volunteer who has been with the organization for 3 years
working primarily as a clerical employee. Dave recently caught Barbara for a
third time misusing the Internet and spending an unusually long time on
personal calls. She has been given a verbal and written reprimand in the past.
When Barbara is not on the telephone and Internet for personal reasons, she is
a very valuable volunteer. Advise Dave on what to do next. Explain your
rationale.
Week 4 discussion
Strategic Planning Process
The local United Way agency is concerned about helping
welfare recipients become self-sufficient. A local consortium was formed
consisting of 300 volunteer community leaders in collaboration with the state
and local welfare departments. After an initial effort to organize and
stabilize this consortium, the task is to identify areas that can help the
welfare recipients. Supposing you are one of the members, what difficulties or
barriers can you identify from the standpoint of the welfare recipients?
Week 5 discussion
Financial Issues and Information Systems
Sally is the executive director of an organization
consisting of 33 offices that deal with providing services to persons and
families with epilepsy in their local area. The large number of offices is
causing Sally and the board of directors to consider an information system. As
Sally’s consultant, what factors would you recommend her to consider before
making recommendations to the board?
Week 6 discussion
Marketing and Fund-Raising in a Nonprofit Organization
Mike is the executive director of a nonprofit organization
that serves persons who were recently incarcerated and their families. In
looking over the anticipated needs of the organization, Mike and the board of
directors project a need for $1,000,000 for the coming year’s operations. At
present, funding is only available for a $900,000 budget. They are seeking your
advice on how to raise the additional $100,000 needed. Advise them on what
steps they should take, and give your rationale.
Week 7 discussion
Ethics In A Nonprofit Organization
A manager in a state career center office notices that an
employee is using the office’s computer to operate a private employment agency
after hours. The state ethics commission prohibits using state equipment for
personal gain. What steps will you take? Explain.
Week 2 Mission
Statement Analysis
Complete a mission statement analysis using the guidelines
and rubric below:
Mission Statement Analysis Guidelines
The purpose of this assignment is to conduct research,
review two nonprofit organizations’ mission statements, and compare the mission
statements to the checklist provided below. Next, you are to determine how well
the mission statements match up with the elements on the checklist and rewrite
the mission statements to better reflect the checklist.
Mission Statement Checklist
• A mission
statement should include the following elements:
o A purpose
statement
o Activities
and/or services provided
o Values of
the organization
o A list of
the beneficiaries
o The
geographic region served, if applicable
o Fewer
than 30 words
Your paper should include the following information.
1. The name
of the first organization you selected, its website URL, and the current
mission statement
2. An
analysis of how the current mission statement does or does not include the
elements of the checklist above
3. A revised
mission statement to include all of the elements on the checklist above
4. The name
of the second organization you selected, its website URL, and the current
mission statement
5. An
analysis of how the current mission statement does or does not include the
elements of the checklist above
6. A revised
mission statement to include all of the elements on the checklist above
In addition, please follow the submission guidelines.
1. Your report is to be prepared as a Word document and
transmitted to the instructor
2. The entire document is to be 300-500 words in length.
3. Write well-constructed sentences, with no grammatical or
spelling errors.
4. Make sure the paper follows APA format, which includes
in-text citations and a reference page.
PA571Mission Statement AnalysisRubric
Content / Development Points
The name of the first organization selected, its URL, and
the current mission statement 8
An analysis of how the current mission statement does or
does not include the elements of the checklist 12
A revised mission statement to include all of the elements
on the checklist 12
The name of the second organization selected, its URL, and
the current mission statement 8
An analysis of how the current mission statement does or
does not include the elements of the checklist 12
A revised mission statement to include all of the elements
on the checklist 12
The paper is 300-500 words in length. 5
Readability and Style
Sentences clear and concise 3
Sentences well-constructed, consistently strong, and varied 3
Mechanics
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation followed 5
Spelling correct 5
Paper follows APA style format 10
Total 95
See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments
& Exams” for due date information.
Week 5 You Decide
Read the scenario below and respond to the three questions
that follow.
Mike is executive director of a nonprofit organization that
provides services to ex-offenders after release. Families of those currently
incarcerated are served. Some of the services provided are outreach,
counseling, job placement, and housing. The organization is county-wide,
consisting of an administrative and two other offices, 23 paid employees, and
36 volunteers. The organization has outreach, counseling, housing assistance,
and job placement services departments.
The organization is currently funding the departments and
administration at the following levels.
The administrative employees are currently given this
compensation (salary + benefits in USD).
Executive Director100,000
Assistant Director70,000
Secretary40,000
Accounting Clerk28,000
Accounting Clerk28,000
Human Resources Clerk31,000
Supervisor of Marketing and Donor Relations65,000
Marketing and Donor Relations Clerk25,000
Outreach
Office 1
Outreach Officer30,000
Clerk24,000
Office 2
Outreach Officer28,000
Clerk28,000
Counseling
Office 1
Counselor45,000
Clerk 121,000
Office 2
Counselor42,000
Clerk 126,000
Job Placement
Office 1
Placement Officer33,000
Clerk 124,000
Office 2
Placement Officer45,000
Clerk 129,000
Housing Assistance
Office 1
Housing Officer41,000
Clerk 126,000
Office 2
Housing Officer38,000
Clerk 123,000
Other Expenses (annual)
Rent of Buildings21,000
Office Supplies3,000
Utilities (telephone, electricity, garbage, water,
etc.)9,000
Computer Maintenance2,400
Integrated Accounting and Human Resources Software
Rental12,000
Miscellaneous Expenses6,000
Listen
Assignment (70 points)
Complete the sections of the following charts marked with
question marks (?s). For your calculations, assume Other Expenses divided
equally among Offices. Employee compensation is salary plus benefits. (20
points)
Administrative Office
Employee Compensation Other
Expenses Total Current Budget Deviant
? ? ? 390,000 ?
Office 1
Employee Compensation Other
Expenses Total Current Budget Deviant
? ? ? 265,000 ?
Office 2
Employee Compensation Other
Expenses Total Current Budget Deviant
? ? ? 265,000 ?
Organization Total
Employee Compensation Other
Expenses Total Current Budget Deviant
? ? ? ? ?
Assume a 5% salary increase for each employee for next year.
Holding everything else constant, how much will the budget increase? (20
points)
Assume that the donations and other revenue is predicted to
be $930,000 in the next year. What recommendations will you as executive
director make to the board when presenting a proposed balanced budget? Explain
your rationale. (30 points)
Week 6 Analysis of
Foundation assignment
Analysis of a Foundation
Complete a mission statement analysis using the guidelines
and rubric below:
Analysis of Foundation Guidelines
The purpose of this assignment is to conduct research and
choose a foundation of your choice. You are to familiarize yourself with the
foundation and see how it can be a good source of funds for your organization.
Also, be sure the foundation you choose has a listing of recent grantees on its
website.
Your paper should include the following information.
1. Write the
name of the foundation, its website URL, and a brief summary of what it does.
2. Include a
description of who is eligible to apply to this foundation.
3. A
description of why you picked this foundation. For example, are you familiar
with it? Have you received funding from it in the past? Did you select it
because it makes grants in your geographic region?
4. A
description of the project areas in which it makes grants. For example, does it
focus solely on education-related projects? Does it make grants in a wide
variety of areas?
5. A
description of the process to apply. For example, do you need to submit a
letter of intent first? Or do you complete an application as the first step?
6. What is
the maximum dollar amount a grant application can request?
7. After you
review the listing of recent grantees, name the organizations that received
those funds and describe the highest and lowest dollar amount awarded.
In addition, please follow the guidelines below.
• Your
report is to be prepared as a Word document and transmitted to the instructor
as a Dropbox attachment.
• The
entire document is to be 300–500 words in length, double-spaced.
• Write
well-constructed sentences, with no grammatical or spelling errors.
• Make sure
the paper follows APA format, which includes in-text citations and a reference
page.
Note: See the Analysis of Foundation Rubric on the next
page.
PA571 Analysis
of Foundation Rubric
Content/Development Points
The name of the foundation you selected and its website URL 5
Description of who is eligible to apply to this foundation 10
Description of why you picked this foundation 15
Description of the project areas in which it makes grants 10
Description of the process to apply 10
Maximum dollar amount a grant application can request 7
Highest and lowest dollar amount awarded; organizations that
received those funds 7
Paper is 300–500 words in length 5
Readability and Style
Sentences clear and concise 3
Sentences wellconstructed, with consistently strong, varied
sentences 3
Mechanics
Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation followed 5
Spelling correct 5
Follows APA style format 10
Total 95
Week 8 course project
Organization’s Description
Describe the organization, name, and location. Discuss why
you chose to create this organization. Explain why the organization is needed
and purpose. Also, provide a brief statement on the history and background of
the problem in the community. Describe how your organization will address the
needs of the community, the services, the programs offered, and the population
(demographics) served.
Mission Statement and Goals and Objectives
The mission statement summarizes why the organization exists
and objectives. Goals are clear statements of how the organization’s mission
will be accomplished. Objectives are stated measurements in dollars and
percentages to determine the progress of activities required to achieve goals.
The goals and objectives are a separate section.
Organizational Management
Describe the organizational structure, job descriptions of
personnel, and their role in the organization. This includes staff, volunteers,
and leaders such as those making organizational, financial, and policy decisions.
Also, include a code of ethics that will address ethical issues related to
conflict of interest, accountability, and transparency among personnel. (Ethics
are covered in Week 7.)
Action plans/Implementation/Activities
Describe the systematic process or steps the organization
will take to achieve its goals and objectives. Also, discuss how the
organization will utilize its resources such as board members, staff,
volunteers, equipment, and software to fulfill the organization’s mission.
Marketing Plan
Discuss whom the organization will target for funding and
whom it will provide services to. Also, describe the techniques and strategies
it will utilize to get the message out to the public.
Financial Management
Discuss how the organization will generate revenue by
describing the types of funding and grants it will seek. Also, create a budget
sheet that shows projected expenditures such as rent, payroll, equipment, and
so on.
Evaluation Process
Describe the organization’s plan to evaluate its performance
and measure the impact of services and programs for improvement.
Course Project Timeline
Below is a suggested timeline that will help you complete
the Course Project by the due date. Also, as you work through the sections each
week, utilize the information from the textbook, lectures, assignments, and
class discussions to help you complete the Course Project.
Week Section to
Complete
1 Organization’s Description
2 Mission Statement/Goals and Objectives
3 Organizational Management
4Action Plans/Implementation/Activities
5Marketing Plan
6Financial Management
7Evaluation Process
Below is information that must be included in the final
product.
Papers must be 8–10 pages in length, double-spaced, and with
12-point font. Include a cover page, table of contents, introduction, body of
the report, summary or conclusion, and references.
References are mandatory. At least eight outside references
are required (anonymous authors or web pages are not acceptable). At least
three of those sources must be academic or scholarly articles from the Keller
library. These should be listed on the last page, titled References. Please
view the tutorial about scholarly articles at the end of this Course Project
tab.
APA or MLA format and citations are required.
Cover page—Include whom you prepared the paper for, who
prepared it, and the date.
Table of contents—List the main ideas and section of your
paper and the pages in which they are located. The illustrations should be
included separately.
Body of your report—The body of the report will include all
of the sections listed below.
All DeVry University policies are in effect including the
plagiarism policy.
No late papers will be accepted.
Submit your Course Project to the Dropbox, located at the
top of this page. For instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these
step-by-step instructions.
See the Syllabus section “Due Dates for Assignments
& Exams” for due date information.
Week 4 Midterm
1.Question : The following is considered a legal form of a
nonprofit organization except a(n) _____.
corporation
trust
service organization
unincorporated association
Question 2. TCO
A) The following is a myth about a nonprofit organization.
A charitable can engage in political
activities.
State regulation of fund raising for
charitable purposes has declined.
Not every nonprofit organization qualifies as
a tax-exempt organization.
An organization cannot be incorporated to be
tax-exempt.
Question 3. TCO
B) The governance of a nonprofit organization _____.
is not influenced by federal tax law
must be managed by a board of directors or
board of trustees
is not forced to make structural changes in
the operations of nonprofit organizations
must not be directed by a board
Question 4. (TCO
B) Board member responsibilities include _____.
no requirement to perform his/her duties in
good faith with the care and ordinarily prudent person in a like position would
exercise under similar circumstances
no requirement to comply with applicable
federal, state, and local laws
exemption of liability
duty of loyalty
Question 5. (TCO
E) General consensus is that a short-term objective is _____.
longer than a year
the same as a short-term strategy
6 weeks to 6 months
not important
Question 6. (TCO
E) A consideration in recruitment of an executive director is whether he or she
_____.
pleasant personality
does business with the organization
is politically aligned
strong or weak
Question 7. (TCO F) In order retain volunteers, a nonprofit
organization should _____.
pay them well
find persons who look alike
try to make them happy and enjoy their
volunteer work
expect them to ignore the rules of the
organization
Question 8. (TCO
F) Methods of recruiting volunteers and employees might include all but _____.
newspaper
word of mouth
discrimination of covered group members
public agencies
Question 9. (TCO
G) An employee/volunteer with longevity and distinguished service should be
_____.
asked to retire or leave the organization
go to another organization
ignored
recognized in an appropriate manner
Question 10. (TCO
G) Team building _____.
is unimportant in most nonprofit
organizations
may be summarized by Together Everyone
Achieves More
is overemphasized
is a distraction in an organization
1.Question What is
meant by exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service? Briefly describe how
the management of a nonprofit goes about getting their organization in this
status.
Question 2. Explain how boards of directors of a nonprofit
organization differ from those in the private sector.
Question 3. Motivation of employees is very important in
most organizations. Explain the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic
motivation. Give an example of each.
1.Question Discuss
some of the methods of recruiting volunteers for a nonprofit organization.
Question 2. Analyze methods of motivating the volunteers in
a nonprofit organization.
Week 8 Final exam
1.Question (TCO A) Describe the legal basis and tax status
of a nonprofit organization. Explain the process of becoming exempt.
Question 2. (TCO B) Describe the similarities and
differences between a nonprofit and for-profit governing board.
Question 3. (TCO C) Define the strategic planning process in
a nonprofit organization.
Question 4. (TCO D) Discuss the purposes of an external
audit. Include an explanation of who usually conducts this type of audit and
what is usually included.
Question 5.(TCO E) Explain some of the advantages and
disadvantages for a nonprofit organization to create and maintain an active
website.
Question 6. (TCO F) Discuss the importance of using volunteers
in a nonprofit organization.
Question 7. (TCO G) Explain whether or not paid employees
should be treated differently than volunteers in a nonprofit organization.
Question 8.(TCO G) As an executive director of a diabetic
service organization, you notice that a large percentage of your seasoned paid
employees are using a significant amount of work time discussing personal
problems with each other. Explain what should be done and why.
Question 9. (TCO H) Discuss the purposes of a marketing
plan.
Question 10. (TCO I) Summarize at least two ethical issues
found in a nonprofit organization.
