The Nonprofit FAQ

What's a good program development strategy?

The National Capital Freenet described their program development strategy in http://www.ncf.carleton.ca:12345/ip/freenet/volunteers/strategy: Goals & Objectives 1. Develop a sufficient volunteer corps: a. Volunteer Administration b. Recruitment (as needed) 2. Ensure volunteers are properly trained & placed: c. Orientation d. Training e. Placement 3. Ensure ongoing volunteer needs are met: f. Supervision g. Co-ordination h. Performance Review/Evaluation i. Recognition 4. Improve volunteer / staff relations: j. Clarify Org. Structure k. Team-Building Free Management Library offers guidelines for program planning and development, including: What's a Nonprofit Program? 6 Cornerstones for Solid Program Planning 8 Guidelines to Keep Program Planning on Track Program Direction: Goals and Objectives Program Process (Process, Resources and Budget) Program Evaluation Resources are suggested for program evaluation, as well See http://www.mapnp.org/library/mgmnt/np_progs.htm Modified 1/19/00 -- CM