Greenhill Community Center Case Study

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The purpose of this assignment is to get students to delve into the inner workings of a nonprofit organization, applying the concepts learned in the coursework.
Introduction:

Students will complete a case study during this class that focuses on nonprofit leadership and management for nonprofit organizations. Use this exercise to apply learning to real world situations.

Instructions:
Please read the Greenhill Community Center Case Study Link.

Your analysis of the case should include answers to the following:

1. Does the Greenhill Community Center have a solid mission and direction? Discuss the organization’s mission and how well the organization accomplishes that mission.Are there examples of “mission creep” in this case study?

2. Discuss Board member’s responsibilities and the consequences of inaction/inactivity on the part of the Board. Define the roles of the Board of Directors and Executive Director in this organization and how these roles are relevant to the legitimate governance structure in place. What appears to be the board’s role in fundraising? Is it working? Why or why not?

3. What are the two most pressing issues facing Greenhill Community Center? Why should these issues take precedent and be dealt with as a priority?

4. What do you think of Leslie’s actions so far? What signals is she sending? Do these actions and decisions add up to a strategy? If so, what is it?

5. Will this strategy work and how do you know? What obstacles is she facing?

6. What should she do now to ensure the proper operation of the organization, that she is an effective liaison to the Board, and a good staff manager?

Include at least two text book citations for each topic question in APA format. All citations must be relevant and supportive of your answer and aligned with the topic. Failing to provide this information will lower your grade.

Your final submission should be 5-7 pages in length. Page 1 of your final draft should be the Cover Sheet, the last page of your final draft should be the Citation/Reference Page.Please include a citation page listing all sources used in this assignment in APA format.

Your file should be saved in MS Word, TimesNew Roman 12 Point Font, double-spaced, and named as follows:Last Name, First Initial, Assignment Title, Example: Doe, J, MissionAnalysis.