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How to Build Your Nonprofit Startup 2
RATES Account-ability for Nonprofit Organizations: A Practical Guide
Created byDr. Margaret Jamal
Last updated 11/2024
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What you'll learn
- 1. Plan a Workshop Project that will help attract Support and Resources
- 2. Identify Recruitment Strategies and account for Nonprofit Staff and Board Members
- 3. Apply Time Tracking for Efficiency and Accountability
- 4. Develop a nonprofit budget to account for Project and Program expenses
- 5. Understand the Benefits and Importance in Demonstrating Nonprofit Accountability
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Course content
8 sections • 19 lectures • 1h 10m total length
Requirements
- Previous completion of How to Build Your Nonprofit Startup Part 1-Response-ability for referencing.
- Skills: Basic understanding of nonprofit organizations. Understanding about downloading, saving and accessing PDF and spreadsheet files. Basic understanding of financial accounting, typing and Spreadsheets. Basic understanding of grant making
- Experience: Not required, but some experience working in a nonprofit organization, typing and spreadsheets. or with grant making would be helpful.
- Tools or equipment: Computer with internet access, Spreadsheet software, ability to read PDF files.
- Other: A willingness to learn and a desire to improve the accountability of nonprofit organizations
Description
R.A.T.E.S is an acronym for five essential areas of development which are Response-ability, Account- ability, Technical-ability, Evaluation-ability and Sustain-ability. Each of these five categories represent standard operational practices that are essential for results oriented, nonprofit, Human Service delivery. Students learn strategies for planning and developing effective non profit Human Service delivery and sustainability. This course is the second in the 5 part series and covers Account-ability.
Accountability is the responsibility of a nonprofit organization to be transparent and transparent in its finances, operations, and decision-making. Accountability is important for nonprofits because it helps to ensure that they are using their resources effectively and efficiently, and that they are meeting the needs of their constituents. Accountability is also important for nonprofits because it helps to build trust with their donors, volunteers, and other stakeholders. When donors and volunteers know that their money is being used effectively, they are more likely to continue to support the organization. There are a number of different ways to demonstrate accountability in nonprofits.
This course will provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to demonstrate nonprofit accountability as they effectively plan, manage, and track projects in a nonprofit setting. Students should have already completed "How to Build Your Nonprofit Startup 1", which covers RATES Response-ability. This course is a continuation from the contents and results of assignments that were completed in the "How to Build Your Nonprofit Startup 1" course.
Students will learn how to develop clear goals and objectives, create a project plan, and track their progress. They will also learn how to develop a budget that aligns with project goals and objectives, and how to ensure accountability by the board of directors.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Develop clear goals and objectives for projects
Create a project plan
Track project progress
Develop a budget that aligns with project goals and objectives
Understand the role of the board of directors in ensuring accountability
Develop a job description
Apply time tracking for efficiency and accountability
Course Content:
The course will cover the following topics:
Project planning
Staffing and board membership
Time tracking
Nonprofit budgeting
Course Requirements:
Attendance
Completing assignments
Passing Quizzes
Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Effectively plan, manage, and track projects in a nonprofit setting
Develop clear goals and objectives
Create a project plan
Track their project progress
Develop a budget that aligns with project goals and objectives
Understand the role of the board of directors in ensuring accountability
Develop a job description
Apply time tracking for efficiency and accountability
This course is designed for students who are interested in working in the nonprofit sector. It is also a valuable course for students who are interested in learning more about nonprofit project management.
Who this course is for:
- This course is valuable for anyone who is involved in the management or governance of a nonprofit organization. This includes board members, executive directors, program managers, and accountants. The course will also be valuable for anyone who is interested in learning more about nonprofit accountability, such as grant makers, donors, and volunteers.