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Building Organizational Capacity: An evaluation of the Sustainability Network programs

Building Organizational Capacity: An evaluation of the Sustainability Network programs Presented by: James Finch Schulich School of Business. Overview.

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Building Organizational Capacity: An evaluation of the Sustainability Network programs

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  1. Building Organizational Capacity: An evaluation of the Sustainability Network programs Presented by: James Finch Schulich School of Business

  2. Overview • To evaluate the quality, effectiveness, and impact of contact techniques in strengthening the managerial capacity of the environmental nonprofit community.

  3. Project Goals • Determine the degree to which participatory stakeholders are implementing tool/skill sets introduced workshops. • Elicit suggestions for program improvement. • Learn more about how participatory stakeholders are enhancing their managerial and organizational capacity.

  4. Project Goals • Learn more about the capacity building needs of the nonprofit environmental community. • Determine the effectiveness in which contact techniques are delivered.

  5. Project Results • 150 questionnaires were mailed; 36 were returned – a 24% response rate (high). • Respondents profile: • # of employees: 11 • # of volunteers: 106 • # of board members: 14 • # of years in existence: 15

  6. Project Results • SN has established a reputation as an organization capable of delivering high quality and relevant programs. • The work of the SN has been a critical factor in cultivating awareness among community members of the need to invest in capacity building.

  7. Project Results • Respondents indicated the need to discuss the issue of program distribution in order to adequately address the issue of geographical scope. • Respondents indicated the need to discuss program content the better reflects the specific needs of program participants. • Finally, respondents expressed the desire to have more opportunities to network.

  8. Project Recommendations • Implementation of regionally based training events that are held outside of the GTA. • Tailor course content to adequately reflect participants’ level of knowledge and experience.

  9. Project Recommendations • Further development and delivering of capacity building initiatives based on three areas of emphasis: • Fund development • Human resource management • Board development

  10. Conclusion • Overall, respondents’ comments highlighted the favourable view of the Network with respect to both its program offerings and the role that it is performing in the nonprofit environmental community.

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