Building and Sustaining an NGO 2012 Global Summit of Women Athens, Greece Presentation by: Joan A. Kuriansky, Esq.

“Moving From Good to Great” Jim Collins NGO vs. Business Models Parallels:  Superior Performance  Distinctive Impact  Sustainability The whole purpose of social sector is to meet social objectives, human needs and priorities that cannot be priced at a profit. In business, profit is the goal and measure of success; in the NGO sector, the income, resources and financial profit will only be a means, not an end.

Superior Performance  Leadership and Staffing  Developing a Mission and Core Values  Developing an Organizational Identity  Setting A Strategic Implementation Plan S Strategic M Measurable A Attainable R Realistic T Timed  Conducting Regular Assessments of Work Plan

Distinctive Impact If the Organization no longer existed, there would be no organization that could replace its contribution to the community  PEST Analysis: Political Situation Economic Situation Social Trends Technological Capacity  SWOT Analysis: Strength Weakness Opportunities Threats  Facing the Hard Facts

Sustainability  Preserve the Core Values and Stimulate Progress  Develop and Implement A Resource Engine o Money o People o Services, Skills, Space, Materials and Equipment  Develop A Brand  Move From Reliance on Charismatic Leader to Passion for Core Values and Mission  Do Not Confuse Core Values and Passion with o Operating Principles o Cultural Norms o Specific Program Activities  Capacity to Measure Success Develop Easy Measures to Assess Success and Stimulate Progress

“Greatness is not a function of circumstance, but largely a matter of conscious choice and discipline.” Jim Collins