Ethics in nonprofit organizations
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1. Consider accountability, effective leadership, assessment, ethics and so forth as they relate to nonprofits. Research nonprofits whose information is reported online through a site such as Guidestar.org (there are others). Select a nonprofit and evaluate the nonprofit's effectiveness using at least three assessment criteria you believe to be key to a valid assessment.
Identify the nonprofit you selected, the assessment criteria you used, and discuss your assessment of the nonprofit you selected using these criteria.
2. Some nonprofit leaders believe that it is wrong to engage in advocacy. How would you respond to their view about this, to try to change their minds? What are the most compelling arguments you could use?
3. Find a newspaper or journal article that describes an ethics lapse in a nonprofit organization. Write a 500 word analysis of the issue and how it could have been avoided.
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The response provides you a structured explanation of ethical issues in nonprofit organizations. It also gives you the relevant references.
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You should say that the nonprofit I have selected is Convoy of Hope. The assessment criteria selected by me are effective leadership, ethics, and accountability. The assessment of Convoy of Hope is excellent. It was founded by Hai, Steve, Dave, and a sister. The Donaldson brothers still lead the organization. Hai Donalson is currently the CEO. He has a strong vision and inspires others. Convoy of Hope is faith based and is ethical because it is strongly influenced by Christian principles. Convoy of Hope has moderate accountability but has audited financial accounts and shows remarkable work in disaster relief work.
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You may say that to change their minds I would say that advocacy will help nonprofits advance their cause, help engage members, and increase volunteers(1). To change their minds I will tell them that advocacy will help protect interests of members. Strongest arguments are that advocacy will help people understand your point of view, provide you with valuable information, and enable the community's voice to be heard(2).
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The article that describes an ethics lapse in a nonprofit organization is : ...
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