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Applied in 2007

Goodcity NFP

Goodcity NFP

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 6
  • Program Participants Last Year: 45
  • Meets about 5 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 54 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 6

Volunteers are trained:

Volunteer Training
AlwaysRarely

Volunteers are actively recruited:

Volunteer Recruiting
AlwaysRarely

Board Activities

  • Formally reviews the performance of the chief executive officer at least once every two years.
  • Formally approves the budget.
  • Ensures that arrangements with outside fund raising firms are made in writing.
  • Receives information about the financial arrangements with such firms and, if applicable, the anticipated portion of the gross proceeds that goes to the organization.
  • Has formally approved a conflict of interest policy and regularly monitors it to ensure adherence.
  • Receives, at least quarterly, the organization's financial statement.
  • Receives, at least annually, an auditor's management letter and report.
  • Convenes an audit committee.

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
Board Development

Measure
Establishment of a viable and committed Board of Directors with specific skill sets in fiscal management, fundraising, board development, strategic planning, etc.

Outcome 2
Individualized Strategic Plan

Measure
A written strategic plan that includes a mission statement, core issues, strategic goals and objectives in Board Development, operations, program services, resource development, public relations, technology, human resources, and evaluation.

Outcome 3
Expanded Services to Additional Clients

Measure
Goodcity's programs measure their success by specific outcomes such as: number of children, individuals or families served; percentage improvements in school attendance, grades, written and oral teacher comments, parent comments, training completed, money saved in individual bank accounts, job placements, months worked, months of sobriety, number of families reunited, number of legal cases closed, number of expungements, jobs created, startup loans made, etc.

Outcome 4
Increased Capacity for Fundraising and Fiscal Management

Measure
Increased number of funding sources and amounts, budgets completed, proposals submitted, site visits conducted, funding received, vouchering and controls observed accurately, financial reports submitted and reviewed.

Outcome 5
Effective Community Engagement

Measure
A program's capacity in community engagement is measured by attendance and participation at workshops and one-on-one consultations on public relations and marketing, developing and implementing a community needs assessment, methodology in developing community support, and the value and necessity of networking.

Change Process: (self-reported)

Community Program leaders come to Goodcity because they are passionate about transforming their community by addressing an issue of importance to them and to their community. They have the idea and the passion, but not the skills or resources to make it a reality. We partner with these leaders and accompany them through the difficult process of turning their passion and ideas into viable, self-sustaining nonprofit organizations that will continue to benefit the community long after the founder or leader moves on. We provide these leaders with training, networking opportunities, one-on-one consulting services, and fiscal agency services. The empowering nature of our dedicated and individualized services are transformative for both the individual and the community.