Statewide Organizational Assessment Program for Healthcare Organizations

Healthcare Georgia Foundation and the Georgia Center for Nonprofits

In keeping with its dedication to supporting nonprofit healthcare organizations that serve Georgia's underserved individuals and communities, the Healthcare Georgia Foundation is partnering a third year with the Georgia Center for Nonprofits (the Center) in delivering a capacity-building program across the state.  This is the third opportunity for 18 organizations to participate in a process of organizational assessment.
 

The Program

An organizational assessment is a chance for your board and staff to

• Create a common picture of your organization’s strengths and challenges in key management, governance and operational areas.
• Prioritize recommended actions to strengthen your organizational infrastructure.
• Create an action plan to implement the necessary actions.
• Address issues in your organization before they reach crisis level.
• An organizational assessment is NOT a strategic plan.  It allows you to focus on the infrastructure needed to build the capacity of the organization to meet its mission, not on the programs to do so.

The Organization’s Commitment

This is an opportunity to learn about your organization without using funds from your operational budget.  This voluntary assessment program, a $3500 value, will be provided at no dollar cost to the nonprofit organizations selected to participate.

To have a successful assessment experience your board and staff will need to be involved throughout the process.  On average, an assessment can be completed within three months of the organization’s selection with at least four hours being needed from your board during that time period.

The Assessment Process

After an introductory visit from a Center staff person, your organization will be matched with a Center-affiliated consultant to work with you on the assessment.  The consultant will lead the organization through the phases of