In the business world there must be certain checks and balances in place that ensure that the open marketplace maintains its integrity. One of these mechanisms that directly relate to my chosen field of business is a nonprofit organization called the Better Business Bureau. The Better Business Bureau was founded in 1912 and consists of over one-hundred and twenty independently incorporated local organizations throughout the United States and Canada. The purpose of this organization is to ensure that the marketplace remains ethical so that consumers and sellers of consumer goods and services can establish trust.…
3. The account title “Resources Released from Restriction” is reported by a ‘restricted fund’ as a…
McCambridge, R. (2004). Understanding the power of nonprofit governance. Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, 33(2), 346-354. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0899164004263551…
The organization must engage only in activities that pursue its purpose. Essentially, activities should align with the nonprofit’s mission.…
What are the Netherland’s Nonprofit Organizations? Describe them. How does the current political and economic climate affect the nonprofit sector?…
Non-Profit or Public Service Sector - Possess a strong work ethic and the organizational skills required to quickly learn new tasks, assimilate complex information, produce results and meet required deadlines. Ability to develop and implement new program policies, procedures, and practices. Function well in situations requiring creative ideas and an ability to analyze appropriate customer service programs complementary to business objectives, in addition to experience with graduate level reporting and professional program planning and…
What does it mean to donate your tissues and organs? Well, donating allows for the removal of the tissues and organs in your body for the use of transplanting or transfusing them into another person for individual use. Reading many parts of the American Transplant Foundation website enables an individual to understand what it truly means to be an organ and tissue donor. It also provides them with the proper information needed to be aware of the risks that are accompanied with donating. The American Transplant Foundation offers anyone and everyone the opportunity to obtain the proper information needed when deciding whether or not to donate.…
Non-profit organizations, also known as 501(c) (3) organizations, uses their revenues to accomplish their mission statement, rather than making profit out of it. 501(c) (3) organizations are organizations that earned the tax-exempt status. There are many different types of nonprofits. It varies from clubs to charities, locally and globally. Nonprofits can either be member-serving or community-serving. "Non-profit organizations include churches, public schools, public charities, public clinics and hospitals, political organizations, legal aid societies, `volunteer services organizations, labor unions, professional associations, research institutes, museums, and some governmental agencies." (Cornell). There are also many successful and well-known…
Beginning in the year 1999, with the resignation of Elizabeth Dole, the role of the Board of Directors chair person has been weak. The American Red Cross has wasted time seeking candidates that have not fulfilled the requirements need to successfully manage a large conglomerate such as the Red Cross. The lack of leadership caused a negative effect on the reputation of an industry that took years to build. There was no standard of punishment for the actions of those trusted to run an organization such as the Red Cross. The Red Cross did not take a serious look at updating their policies and procedures until year later. Stakeholders can be informed by allowing different departments to engage in similar practices to be attentive to and address the demands of their various stakeholders (Maigan, 2011). By combining these practices, businesses would become able to manage and act upon stakeholder information much more systematically and efficiently (Maigan,…
In these most recent decades, a revolution has been brewing surrounding nonprofit leadership. Nonprofit organizations have begun to focus more on efficiency, sustainability, and professionalism, due to the increasing amount of competition, lack of private and public funding, and the demand for accountability. The key to successfully adjusting to these changes and challenges is through a strong sense of leadership provided by the top tiers of these organizations, specifically the chief executive officer. There are many different types of leadership styles nonprofits have employed, however, an increasing amount of studies and researchers are showing that there is a strong, positive correlation between transformational leadership and effectively…
Successful nonprofits must be resourceful. Providing tremendous resources to the nonprofit community is The Foundation Center. The Foundation Center (2011a) is a national, nonprofit service organization that connects nonprofits and grant makers to useful tools and information. (Dustin, 2013) Two of the non-database resources I found most interesting was 1) Newsletters and 2) IN-Person Training.…
Steinberg, R., & Powell, W. W. (2006). The Nonprofit Sector : A Research Handbook. New Haven: Yale University…
Pakroo, P. (2012). Building your non-profit 's board. Nolo: Law for All. 1 (5), 1-3.…
In the United States, there are many different types of non-profit organizations. These organizations help with many things, like building homes, protecting wildlife and animals, and giving people food. These organizations are also made to help enforce some of the laws. Without organizations like MADD, ASPCA, and Habitat for Humanity, our community would be worse than it is now.…
McDonagh, K. (2006). The Effectiveness of Hospital Governing Boards. Journal of Healthcare Management Article. Retrieved from http://www.allbusiness.com/corporate-governance/4109245-1.html…