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Increasing Individual Donations At Mill Street Loft, Anreka Gordon
Increasing Individual Donations At Mill Street Loft, Anreka Gordon
MPA Capstone Projects 2006 - 2015
A percentage of its total operating budget, Mill Street Loft's (MSL) individual donations have remained at 3 percent since 2011. MSL would like to launch new programs and expand program scholarship assistance but is unable to do so because of its small level of discretionary income. This study examines how MSL can enhance fundraising strategies to increase individual donations.
Understanding What Motivates Donor To Give: Applying New Strategies For Cultivating Relationships With Donors, Natalie J. Fischer
Understanding What Motivates Donor To Give: Applying New Strategies For Cultivating Relationships With Donors, Natalie J. Fischer
MPA Capstone Projects 2006 - 2015
In 2011, ACCORD, A Center for Dispute Resolution, Inc. lost 54% of its funding which caused major organizational changes, making it difficult to implement better donor development strategies. In the 2011-2012 fiscal year, donations from individuals made up only 1% of ACCORD's revenue.
Retention Of Volunteers In A Non-Profit Organization: Sustaining Motivation And Work Satisfaction Of Direct Service Volunteers At Accord, A Center For Dispute Resolution Inc., Olga Tyurina
MPA Capstone Projects 2006 - 2015
Direct Service volunteers are a critical component to ACCORD's service delivery and mission accomplishment. Therefore, ACCORD is committed to maintaining its cadre of direct service volunteers. However, in 2012, ACCORD noticed a drop in the number of its direct service volunteers. The current Executive Director of ACCORD linked this drop wit h the budget cut the agency experienced in May 2011, which resulted in ACCORD's inability to provide as much support and to offer tangible rewards to its direct service volunteers as frequently as it used to.
Collaboration Among Partner Agencies Of The United Way Of Broome County, Stephen Louis Capobianco
Collaboration Among Partner Agencies Of The United Way Of Broome County, Stephen Louis Capobianco
MPA Capstone Projects 2006 - 2015
The United Way of Broome County emphasizes the importance of organizational collaboration and resources sharing among its partner agencies. However, the United Way of Broome County does not know specifically how partner agencies collaborate with each other, nor does it fully understand the barriers that these nonprofit agencies face with regards to these collaborative efforts.
Minimizing The Impact Of Organizational Change On Volunteers At The American Red Cross, Megan Julie Connors
Minimizing The Impact Of Organizational Change On Volunteers At The American Red Cross, Megan Julie Connors
MPA Capstone Projects 2006 - 2015
In 2010, the South Central New York American Red Cross region underwent an organizational restructuring process. In particular, the changes that resulted from this process led to a decrease in volunteer satisfaction. This decrease in volunteer satisfaction is a significant problem for the American Red Cross given that volunteer compromise 96% of their workforce.
Capital Expansion And Organizational Growth: A Cost-Effective Analysis For Huntington Family Centers, Sean P. Burke
Capital Expansion And Organizational Growth: A Cost-Effective Analysis For Huntington Family Centers, Sean P. Burke
MPA Capstone Projects 2006 - 2015
Huntington Family Centers Inc., is a nonprofit social service agency located in the near-Westside of the City of Syracuse, N.Y. The agency currently employs 75 people and offers 25 programs, ranging in focus from preschool to services for senior citizens. It has developed a business plan with the goal of increasing program services by 35% over the next two years. However, as new programs are considered, it will be forced to rent space due to the lack of functional space at its primary are considered, it will be forced to rent space due to the lack of functional space at …
Implications For Policy Making: A Case Study Of Executive Compensation At Nonprofit Organizations In New York State, Amanda M. Spellicy
Implications For Policy Making: A Case Study Of Executive Compensation At Nonprofit Organizations In New York State, Amanda M. Spellicy
MPA Capstone Projects 2006 - 2015
Nonprofit organizations in today society face distinct challenges to their viability. Currently they are facing a legitimacy crisis which is a result of four main factors: focus of media on scandals, the aftermath of Sept member 11th attacks, congressional attention and a decline in public trust. The last decade witness increased media coverage of scandals and instances of impropriety at nonprofit organizations. The coverage by main stream media outlets has resulted in a literate public attuned to poor behavior at nonprofit organizations. The attacks of September 11th touched all aspects of American life. As a result, the various sectors comprising …
The Incredible Shrinking System: Juvenile Detention Capacity Decisions In New York State, Jennifer Whitehead
The Incredible Shrinking System: Juvenile Detention Capacity Decisions In New York State, Jennifer Whitehead
MPA Capstone Projects 2006 - 2015
AS local and state government increasingly loo to cut costs, save money, and explore service alternatives, juvenile detention bed capacity has decreased dramatically in New York State over the past few years. Concerned about the impact this reduction is having on youth, families and communities, the Juvenile Detention Association of New York State has begun to confront the issue of detention capacity management. In order to better understand capacity changes, this study investigates the capacity decision-making process at the agency level. Building on the conceptual foundation established by existing literature on nonprofit-government relations and nonprofit advocacy, I identify factors that …