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Characteristics of Non - Profit Organization.

Non-profit organizations are driven by a passion for their mission but often operate with a sense of scarcity due to limited resources. They tend to have an informal culture that values participation and consensus over hierarchy. Additionally, non-profits must balance their dual goals of achieving their mission while also maintaining financial stability.

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Characteristics of Non - Profit Organization.

Non-profit organizations are driven by a passion for their mission but often operate with a sense of scarcity due to limited resources. They tend to have an informal culture that values participation and consensus over hierarchy. Additionally, non-profits must balance their dual goals of achieving their mission while also maintaining financial stability.

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Name: Trupti Nivrutti Deore

Specialization: Business Analytics


Roll No: 2k191133

Assignment - Characteristics of Non-profit


organization
Q) Write a note on Characteristics of Non- Profit Organization.

1) Passion for mission: Mission Spirit is a powerful resource for non-profits. The institutional
movement to "change the world" has made significant progress in American society. As a force,
passion for mission taps incredible creativity, energy and dedication to the work of an organization.
However, enthusiasm for the mission can motivate staff and volunteers to adhere to the “business”
reality, to transform into mutual conflicts in strategic conflicts, and to act quickly in conflicts with
crisis mindsets.

2) Atmosphere of "scarcity": Non-profit reduction facts and perceptions are components. Most non-
profit leaders can do more if they have more money, more access to decision-making, more talented
board members, etc. They are often, in fact, "under sourced". Because it takes so much energy to
make money, there is often a sense of hyper-cost. In addition, organizations may have a prudent
mindset that "most of our resources go to clients." As a result, many non-profit organizations often
have advanced infrastructure. Non-profit staff are often more willing to spend time (their own
volunteers, board members) than to work.

3) Bias toward informality, participation and consensus: A welcoming atmosphere with a sense of
friendship and little respect for classification is often described as an attractive aspect of non-profit
culture. In the long run, informality can limit the exercise of the right, excessive participation can
hinder the proper distribution of labour, and the tendency towards consensus can hinder decision-
making.

4) Dual bottom lines: mission and financial: For non-profits, the tension between mission and
financial results is fundamental. (It is debatable to what extent it is unique. Profitable organizations
have focused more on the importance of the mission than the return on investment. Government
organizations have focused on the importance of the mission rather than the priority of political
influence.) Focused fast.). Internally, tensions between the lower echelons affect many strategic
decisions as well as a sense of "how well the organization is performing" at all operational levels.
Externally, some non-profit stakeholders (funders, competitors, and regulators) care about the two
bottom lines, and some stakeholders primarily care about the mission (clients and the community).
The complexity of double bottom data in multiple consulting engagements.

5) Program outcomes are difficult to assess: Most non-profits have limited capacity to evaluate
programs. This is mostly due to the lack of standard program results in the field. In childcare, for
example, there are proportions of adult children, but even lower standards are achieved in terms of
the quality of their care. Similarly, art groups, award organizations, mental health organizations and
community development corporations have significant challenges to measure their effectiveness. In
addition, many non-profits do not benefit from a clear market view of how well they can serve their
customers. (Non-profits exist because neither the market nor the government provides services;
most of their work is provided by sources other than direct beneficiaries.) Alternative solutions are
difficult to predict and compare. Different people may also have different assumptions about the
relationship between cost and effectiveness. Some groups ignore the fact that their efforts are as
effective as they are effective.

6) Governing board has both oversight and supporting roles: The board of directors of an NGO has
a dual role: it is responsible for ensuring the people. Interest is paid by the organization and - unlike
the private sector board of directors or Governing bodies and commissions are expected to help the
organization succeed. The first role is the same to protect the interests of stakeholders or voters.
The second character the difference between administration and management is complicated
because in this role, the board Members behave like employees. As a helper, board members can
raise funds, send mail and paint Build buildings or book capping. Confusion can arise about when
and how this happened It is up to the board members to join. In addition, often board members
Neither is proficient in profit management or organization services. They can Either don’t be
prepared to make a decision, or leave employees on their device.

7) Individuals have mixed skill levels: As a function of passion for the mission, limited financial
resources, and a shallow pool of candidates, non-profit organizations often hire managers with
limited management training and program staff with little program experience. Though the staff is
often composed of professionals (e.g. social workers, artists and scientists), because most
organizations are small, there is seldom much internal capacity to provide training for staff for the
particular roles they are playing.

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