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Our Common Definition of High Performance
Without a thoughtfully developed, thoroughly vetted definition of “high performance,” any call for raising performance in our sector rings hollow.
Definition
Courageous, Adaptive Executive and Board Leadership
Leadership, the preeminent pillar of high performance, helps your organization embark on a journey to make it even stronger.
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Disciplined, People-Focused Management
Join forces to make your disciplined and people-focused management even stronger.
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Well-Designed And Well-Implemented Programs And Strategies
Well-designed and well-implemented programs help the people and causes you serve.
Practice Imperative
Financial Health And Sustainability
Get on the path to long-term financial sustainability.
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A Culture That Values Learning
Double down on developing a culture that values learning.
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Internal Monitoring For Continuous Improvement
Internal data help you make decisions that leads to continuous improvement.
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External Evaluation For Mission Effectiveness
External evaluation can help you ensure mission effectiveness.
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Knowledge CenterFinancial sustainability is key for nonprofits and includes having cash reserves, being strategic toward achieving outcomes, and operating transparently.
VIDEO | Sustainability is about much more than finances. Founder and CEO Christa Gannon shares what it means to Fresh Lifelines for Youth.
VIDEO | President and CEO Carol Rivchun shares an example of how data helped Youth Opportunities Unlimited raise funds.
VIDEO | Need to explain to stakeholders why typical funding practices need to change? Share this funny analogy to a pizza shop.
VIDEO | William Attaway, lead pastor of Southview Community Church, talks about why margin matters and how to build it.
VIDEO | Get over the fear of asking and learn how to seek–and receive–donations for your nonprofit. Rueben Mayes shares seven keys to successful fundraising at TEDxWSU 2014.
VIDEO | Advancement Director Jayne Eiben shares how relying on donors with strong mission affinity and nurturing those relationships became a key to successful fundraising at the Lawrence School.
WEB SITE | This tool will help you and your colleagues evaluate whether a funding opportunity makes strategic sense and is feasible for your organization. Use the online questionnaire or a pdf.
WEB SITE | This guide helps board members understand key financial statements–balance sheets and income statements–for carrying out the legal responsibility of financial oversight.
PDF | Hilda Polanco, founder and managing director of Fiscal Management Associates, shares tips on how nonprofits can build reserves.
PDF | This template and guide help you create your nonprofit’s own reserve fund policy. Pro-tips help tailor it to your organization’s circumstances.
ARTICLE | Could you help build your organization’s reserves by asking a foundation for a “reserve grant”? This article explores what it is and who should consider asking for one.
WEB SITE | Try the self-assessment guide to understanding how this site can help. You’ll find loads of resources on financial planning, operations, monitoring, and governance.
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