Nonprofit Analysis

The Heritage Foundation is a nonprofit organization that is accountable to a private membership. Moreover, the organization is tax exempt since 198. The financial records are publicly available, for example, the 2015 records are offered online for consultation. Furthermore, the foundation has a board of directors consisting of 22 members. The leader of the organization is selected though a democratic election by the board of trustees. The mission of the organization is to promote conservative public policies and to advocate for public movement across the US. More importantly, the organization does not make a profit form the funds it receives. In addition, the board of trustees are in charge of determining

Nonprofits can also legally advocate for a social justice agenda through activities that are neither political campaigning nor excessive lobbying, therefore eliminating the consequence of losing their tax exemption status. Some lobbying activities that are considered acceptable are nonpartisan analysis, in-depth study or research on a policy issues; discussions of broad social problems; responding to a written request from a legislative body; providing education materials to legislators or the public that are unbiased; meeting with a legislator to discuss social problems without referring to a particular legislative proposal; advocating for better implementation of existing laws and meeting with your representatives to discuss your program.

As an assignment for a public radio station I volunteered at, my partner and I were assigned to get sound bites. The Ralph’s in Downtown L.A. was featuring Homegirl Industries mango salsa in their deli section (Hirsch, 2009). At the event, most of the news outlets there focused on getting quotes from mayor Villaraigosa. This made it easier for my partner and I to get quotes from young adults that were part of Homeboy Industries. Through this assignment, I learned about the non-profit group and its goal to transform the lives of former gang members. This paper focuses on the non-profit organization Homeboy Industries and its contributions to the cultural region. The beginning focuses on the brief history of gang activity in Los Angeles, and

Currently, I work for a non-profit organization based out of Virginia called, Youth Matter, Inc. I have been a part of this non-profit for the past nine years. My involvement started by competing in their oratorical competitions and then becoming a volunteer. In 2013, I was selected to serve a year as their Youth Matter Inc. National Spokesperson. This past July I was selected to be on the board of directors and I am currently still serving. This organization has a committed CEO/Founder who has served as a mentor in my life. Although, she has been battling illness she strives to develop programs for the youth, both girls and boys of all ages. Since working with Youth Matter, Inc., I have realized there have been several

When one talks about ‘Nonprofits’ many things come to mind; People often use phrases such as 501c3’s, charitable, ambassadors of the poor, and tax free organizations to umbrella the whole nonprofit sector. However, what large portions of our country fail to note is that there are differences within the nonprofit branch. There are two man categories of Nonprofits: Public, and Private; within those categories there are differing distinctions that allow for the separate identities of these organizations to in function and scope.

Until spending time in the nonprofit program at Johnson, I never considered the many different tasks associated with starting a nonprofit. Additionally, through growing up at a long-established nonprofit, I took for granted the work involved in establishing it as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The IRS website provides explanation for the many these required tasks needed to file for tax-exemption status. Filing the articles of incorporation and establishing bylaws remain crucial for an organization to receive recognition as a legal entity. However, establishing a nonprofit involves a great deal more than simply attaining tax-exemption status. Tschirhart and Bielefeld highlight many of these aspects, such as developing the mission and vision statements of the organization (Tschirhart and Bielefeld 49). As the reading from last week discussed, evaluating and acquiring resources for an organization should stem from the mission of an organization. Even more so, in order for that to take place, the organization needs established with a mission that will keep it rooted in its cause and a vision

Nonprofit organizations have similar financial transactions and needs as for-profit businesses (Viader, & Espina, 2014). Their financial statements describe and summarize operating activities, obligations, and economic resources for a given period, usually one year (Viader, & Espina, 2014). A nonprofit is defined as a legal entity that does not conduct substantial commercial activity or earn a profit as its primary purpose (Viader, & Espina, 2014). The goal of the nonprofit is typically to provide services (Epstein, & McFarlan, 2011). In nonprofit organizations, management decisions are intended to result in furnishing the best possible service given resource constraints (DioGuardi, 2014). Basically, the success of a nonprofit entity is measured

I enjoyed reading Chapter 11 especially what the author writes on page 281 as it summarizes the importance of a message. It keys on the relevance of accessibility, accountability, education, interaction, and empowerment. I think that is the key element of fundraising. I also believe that from a theory to reality there are some gaps. Nonprofits are often under tremendous pressure to perform with very little resources. Some nonprofits can navigate the process successfully and grow, while others do not.

With an economy driven by our relationship with capitalism and bottom lines, it seems inevitable that nonprofits also tap into these business dealings if they are to survive. The third chapter of Leslie R. Crutchfield’s and Heather McLeod Grant’s book, Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofits, titled “Make Markets Work,” delves into the strategies used by nonprofits who harnessed business tactics in an effort to increase their social impact. Using three overall strategies- change business practices; partner with business, and run a business- Crutchfield and McLeod Grant describe how non-profits have achieved successful leverage in the business world.

Although many details for my career plan may differ throughout the process by taking place in different order, I thrive for each all the same. The plan for my career includes nothing more but one purpose, by helping others and flourishing to make a difference. To be successful with anything, I have to take the risk of proving my ambition. Starting off first gaining experience in the field of nonprofits, learning the development process will help with my long term goals in the nonprofit industry.

The ability to convey financial information in a simplified manner without hiding or misrepresenting the financial standing can be challenging. There are many different types of nonprofit organizations and each meets a specific need. I work for an organization that began serving a particular population of homeless individuals in Jacksonville Florida in 1972. We have grown, changed and adapted over the years, which has been determined by data, changes in need, and governmental indicators. This nonprofit has grown from a small, two-person organization to an agency employing thirty full time employees. As a result, capacity has increased, as well as funding of which is now approximately $7 million in Federal and State grants serving Northeast Florida. These funds need to be represented in a financial statement that is consistent with regulations that have been established for nonprofits. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is an

When I graduate from Texas Southern University with my Master’s degree, I plan on starting a non-profit organization. When it comes down to creating my organization, I will use statistic for a lot of information. I will use statistic when discovering the average income of the area I am choosing to locate for my organization. As well as the average crime rate, the dropout rate of urban youths, unemployment rates, average age of gang members in the area, and the success rate of other organization in the area I choose as well. Each set of number would be very important to the success of my organization and I will need to make sure the numbers are properly found. Also the numbers are true to the census.

Recently, “nonprofits have adopted principles of strategic finance, which allow them to follow a prudent man approach to investing financial resources in appropriately

The first aspect in determining a financial conclusion is whether or not a event is staged for profit of non-profit reasons. Since the 1980's, those responsible for organising the Olympic games have made definitely small profits in relation to operating budgets. This profit is distributed between the host county's National Olympic Committee (NOC), the IOC, and on small occasions to those responsible for sport facility maintenance. The IOC is largely responsible for revenue generated by marketing rights (brand sponsors, television rights, media coverage), which they redistribute to international sports federations represented at the games. This cycle of internal investment means the Olympic Games is a non-profit event (Catherwood and Van Kirk,

There used to be a time when zoos used to be full of animals. A time when extinction was not a problem. That was the past. Today, zoos all around the world are missing many animals such as the African elephant or the dodo bird. All of these wonderful animals became extinct because we were careless enough to let them all die. World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is an organization that is trying to prevent extinction from happening. WWF is an environmental organization dedicated to “protecting the world’s wildlife and wetlands” ("World Wildlife Fund"). It is one of the largest private supported conservation organizations in the world, with support from one million members in just the United States. WWF was formed on September 11, 1961 in Morges,