How To Build Your Nonprofit Startup 2

RATES Account-ability for Nonprofit Organizations: A Practical Guide

What you'll learn

1. Learn how to develop and account for clear goals and objectives for projects

2. Identify Recruitment and accounting 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. Apply skills learned in the course to Plan an Educational Workshop project

Requirements

Previous completion of How to Build Your Nonprofit Startup Part 1-Reponse-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 projectsCreate a project planTrack their project progressDevelop a budget that aligns with project goals and objectivesUnderstand the role of the board of directors in ensuring accountabilityDevelop a job descriptionApply time tracking for efficiency and accountabilityCourse Content:The course will cover the following topics:Project planningStaffing and board membershipTime trackingNonprofit budgetingCourse Requirements:AttendanceCompleting assignmentsPassing QuizzesCourse Outcomes:Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:Effectively plan, manage, and track projects in a nonprofit settingDevelop clear goals and objectivesCreate a project planTrack their project progressDevelop a budget that aligns with project goals and objectivesUnderstand the role of the board of directors in ensuring accountabilityDevelop a job descriptionApply time tracking for efficiency and accountabilityThis 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.

Overview

Section 1: Nonprofit Accountability-How it Helps

Lecture 1 How to Build Your Nonprofit Startup 2 Course Intro

Lecture 2 How Accountability Helps Nonprofits

Section 2: Accountability-Nonprofit Programs and Projects

Lecture 3 Programs and Projects

Section 3: Accountability-Nonprofit Goals and Objectives

Lecture 4 The Foundation of Success: Nonprofit Goals and Objectives

Lecture 5 How to Set SMART Goals and Objectives for Your Nonprofit

Section 4: Accountability-Developing a Board of Directors

Lecture 6 BOARD OF DIRECTORS INTRODUCTION

Lecture 7 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PURPOSE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Lecture 8 BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECRUITMENT

Lecture 9 NONPROFIT BOARD MEMBER ONBOARDING

Lecture 10 BOARD MEMBER REATIONSHIP WITH CASE STUDY

Section 5: Nonprofit Staffing

Lecture 11 Overview of Nonprofit Staffing

Lecture 12 Preparing a Nonprofit Job Description

Section 6: TIME TRACKING FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND EFFICIENCY

Lecture 13 TRACKING TIME FOR EFFICIENCY INTRO

Lecture 14 HOW TO TRACK TIME FOR ACCOUNTABILITY

Section 7: NONPROFIT BUDGETING

Lecture 15 Understanding the Benefits and Importance on Nonprofit Budgeting

Lecture 16 Understanding Basic Nonprofit Budget Contents

Section 8: COURSE WRAP UP

Lecture 17 Thank you

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.