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Building a Sustainable Organization

Agenda. Organizational BackgroundProblem StatementThe TeamThe Action Learning Process The MeetingsConclusion. The Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF). Founded in 1996Mission: To protect the civil rights of Sikh Americans and ensure a fostering environment in the United St

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Building a Sustainable Organization

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    1. Building a Sustainable Organization Rajbir Singh Datta Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF) April 25, 2008

    2. Agenda Organizational Background Problem Statement The Team The Action Learning Process The Meetings Conclusion

    3. The Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF) Founded in 1996 Mission: To protect the civil rights of Sikh Americans and ensure a fostering environment in the United States for future generations One full-time staff member 67 active volunteers spread across the country Budget: $80,000 annually

    4. Problem Statement How can SALDEF develop a sustainable organization which takes into account Organizational Development Financial Management Human Resource Management

    5. The Team 8 team members 2 Senior Managers 2 Regional Directors 2 Local Volunteers 1 Attorney 1 Board Member

    6. The Action Learning Process Face-to-Face Interaction The Use of Technology Webcams Webinars Coach “Pizza Man”

    7. Pre-Meeting SWOT Analysis Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats

    8. First Meeting Initial Impression

    9. First Meeting Learning Team Implemented Action Learning without formal awareness of process Identification of REAL problem Dramatic Increase in Volunteer Engagement Board Appreciation for 360° Leadership Need for Chairman involvement Reorganizing SWOT Analysis

    10. Second Meeting Learning Broader Problem Identification Founder-based versus Board-based Discussion of Specific Endeavors Mission and Vision Internal Communication Marketing Personal Ownership Issue

    11. Process Outcomes 2005 - $70,000 Budget SALDEF now projects a $300,000 2008 Budget Expansion Organizational Mission Development of Community Vision Formalization of Budgetary process with Revenue projections

    12. Process Outcomes Leadership Transition Dramatic increase of volunteer engagement Development of detailed roles and responsibilities

    13. Questions/Comments

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