Governments face the challenge of demonstrating effective use of taxpayer money through performance reporting systems. Government Results Based Management (gRBM) focuses on measurable outcomes from government activities, bridging traditional and modern reporting methods. Governments must sometimes use inferential measures to compensate for the size and complexity of what they are reporting on.
Continue readingThe construction of a good indicator involves three elements: the indicator itself, unit of measure, and unit of analysis. It requires careful consideration of whether to use qualitative or quantitative data, selecting measures based on the result, and ensuring stakeholder involvement. The ideal indicator balances clarity, relevance, and resource demands.
Continue readingThe post evaluates Results Based Management (RBM) and its effectiveness in strategic planning. It discusses the methodologies strengths and weaknesses. While RBM is criticized for fostering bureaucracy in organizations like the United Nations, it remains valuable if implemented in conjunction with encouraging a high-trust environment.
Continue readingA new cycling club is asking, is incorporation really necessary? Spoiler alert, it is as it offers liability protection, clarity, and credibility even thought no one likes to volunteer to fill in government paperwork.
Continue readingSmall nonprofits can benefit from free or heavily discounted software offered by large organizations such as Google or Microsoft. In addition to crib notes on how to access these resources, considerations for the hard implementation and challenges to maintain the software are considered.
Continue readingWhat are the various levels of involvement individuals can have with a nonprofit? Using an ‘I Care Scale’ to assess engagement. It highlights the challenges faced by nonprofits in maintaining interest amid competing distractions and emphasizes the importance of targeting marketing efforts to potential volunteers and donors effectively.
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