Throughout the course, you have been examining aspects of nonprofit management. This week you will put all of this information together from previous assignments to analyze a nonprofit you created. You are the chief executive officer (CEO) of the hypothetical organization you have been using throughout this course. You have been hired by and report to the board of directors.
Prior to beginning work on this assignment,
• Read Chapter 12 in the textbook.
• Consider reviewing Chapters 1 through 7, 10, 11, 13, and 15.
In your paper,
• Describe the hypothetical nonprofit organization. You may use the organization you have been working with during this course.
o Describe the type of nonprofit.
o Include the mission statement for your nonprofit.
o Include the values statement for your nonprofit.
o Discuss what your nonprofit does to meet the mission statement.
o Discuss your organization’s commitment to diversity.
• Assess the challenges you would face specific to the chosen organization type.
o Identify at least two challenges due to the type of organization you chose for your nonprofit.
Sample Answer
Hypothetical Nonprofit Organization: The Green Thumb Community Gardens
The Green Thumb Community Gardens is a 501(c)(3) public charity. This type of nonprofit is a tax-exempt organization created for charitable, educational, or scientific purposes. Our organization is dedicated to promoting food security, community health, and environmental sustainability in urban areas with limited access to fresh, healthy food.
Our Mission Statement: To empower communities by creating and sustaining vibrant urban gardens that foster food security, promote healthy living, and build strong, connected neighborhoods.
Our Values Statement: We are committed to community empowerment, environmental stewardship, collaboration, equity, and education. We believe that everyone deserves access to healthy food, and that working together can create lasting positive change.
To meet our mission, The Green Thumb Community Gardens establishes and maintains communal garden spaces in underserved urban neighborhoods. We provide plots for individuals and families to grow their own produce, as well as communal plots for shared harvests. Our organization offers educational workshops on sustainable gardening techniques, nutrition, and cooking. We also host community events to foster social connections and a sense of ownership among participants. A key part of our work involves partnering with local schools to integrate gardening into their curriculum, teaching children about where food comes from and the importance of healthy eating.