Adapting and adopting sound approval techniques that work (Not For Profit version)

1. V E R A X P O I N T
C o n s u lt i n g , L L C
Establishing
Common Ground
Business Case Principles
For Non-Profit Governance
Adapting and adopting sound approval techniques that work
in Not For Profit Organizations
Board members and leaders of any organization are entitled
to a clear and thorough account of an opportunity before
being asked for their approval to deploy resources. While
defining how to develop and deliver those insights is critical,
the challenge is multiplied within Not For Profit
organizations:
• Profit is no longer the primary measure of value
• Staff & volunteer dynamics are truly different
• Implications of decisions often have severe impacts on
the most vulnerable in our communities
Understandably, many in the nonprofit community bristle
when “business” is applied to their missions. Business tools
are often clumsily forced upon nonprofits with disastrous
results. Even so, sensible business disciplines for developing
and evaluating proposals can be successfully adapted for the
executives and boards of Not For Profit organizations.
This seminar is for leaders and board members in Not For
Profit organizations who desire to establish sensible
expectations for project proposals. Participants in this
seminar will receive techniques for:
• Reducing the frustrations of leaders & teams
• Fostering greater creativity for more choices
• Stretching their financial and talent resources
• Developing mission-focused measurements
• Assessing risks
For more information on this and other
• Enforcing reliable follow-up for learning and
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accountability and capital effectiveness, contact Dave
Wittenberg at 206.419.9656 or by email
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