- Management by Assessment

If there were an easy way to benchmark your organization’s operations against best practices in governance, people management, fiscal management, resource development, service delivery and public relations, wouldn’t you want to take advantage of it?

That’s what is all about – best practices!

Benchmark ... and develop plans to enhance your organization’s performance.

How does it work?

The choice is yours ... benchmark your entire organization or concentrate on those areas that need immediate enhancement.

Bring your team together with trainer/consultants on site and take advantage of their nonprofit management experience to help you create a plan to enhance your organization’s performance.

Or ... do it yourself ... use the comprehensive workbooks and check lists to benchmark and then plan to improve.

What is Included in this Program?

These are the modules you’ll explore, using comprehensive evaluation worksheets. Each module contains a formatted plan to improve and enhance your practices.

Benchmark your organization against these key areas:

Organizational Focus: Mission, vision, core values. Do your operations reflect them and drive them? How do you know?

Board of Directors: Governance, roles and responsibilities, fiscal and financial policies, overall Board management and more.

People Management: Best practices in staff and volunteer management.

Messages and Marketing: Are your communication vehicles effective for all stakeholders? Understand basic market research. Enhance communication to support all aspects of your organization.

Resource Development: Is your development plan diversified? What is the cost:benefit ratio for current fundraising? How can you become more sustaining?

Programs and Services: Are they market and mission-driven? Are they cost-effective and sustainable? Are you the best organization t provide them?

Fiscal Management: Benchmark best practices in budgeting, fiscal oversight, policies and procedures, reporting and responding to regulatory bodies.

Flexible Options

Option 1: On site, 2 days with two trainer/consultants. $10,000 plus expenses. Includes comprehensive workbook and bonus Business Plan template.

Option 2: On site, one day with one trainer/consultant. Choose Organizational focus and one other module. $5,500 plus expenses. Includes comprehensive worksheets and bonus Business Plan template.

Option 3: Do It Yourself. Purchase workbooks or CDs. $249 each, or $999 for the full set. Includes bonus Business Plan template..

Option 4: Sign up for an introductory webinar on Exploration for $20.

Click here to sign up online using our secure server and your credit card.

In Depth Specialized Consulting is Available to Implement Organizational Change:

Board development ... Financial Management ... Human Resources .... Resource Development ... Executive Coaching ... Strategic and Business Planning ... Marketing.