“Standards for Excellence” Consulting
The Standards for Excellence Institute provides a model for organizations to implement in their operating plans so they can gain a deeper understanding of their effectiveness, improve their decision-making and minimize risks.
Nonprofits can demonstrate that they adhere to this model through several options:
- Full Accreditation
- Standards Basics Enhanced
- Standards Basics
As a Standards for Excellence Licensed Consultant, we can help your organization review the following benchmarks and prepare for certification:
Mission, Strategy and Evaluation
- Mission, Impact and Planning
- Program Evaluation
- Strategic Partnerships
Leadership: Board, Staff and Volunteers
- Board Member Responsibilities
- Board and Executive Partnership
- Succession Planning
- Board Member Composition and Independence
- Personnel Policies, Employee Orientation, Compensation and Evaluation
- Sustainability and Sustainable Planning
- Volunteer Policies
- Cultural Competency
Legal Compliance and Ethics
- Legal Compliance Checklist
- Disclose It: A Charitable Nonprofit’s Guide to Disclosure Requirements
- Reporting Misconduct and Whistleblower Protection
- Conflict of Interest
- Developing a Code of Ethics
- Working Professionally and Respectfully with Program Stakeholders
Public Awareness, Engagement and Advocacy
- Educating and Engaging the Public
- Advancing the Mission through Public Policy
- IRS Form 990 Governance and Management Policy Compendium
