Organizational Structure An Overview

Structure Is the framework around which the group is organized Gives members clear guidelines for how to proceed Binds members together Is inevitable

Three elements of structure Some kind of governance Rules by which the organization operates A distribution of work

Four tasks of community work Envisioning desired changes Transforming the community Planning for integration Supporting the efforts of those working to promote change

Roles in community organizations Steering committee Coordinating council The executive director Task forces Action committees Support committees Community trustees Grantmakers Support and partner organizations

Linking these roles together for small, medium, and larger groups

How do you structure a community organization? Choose the relative formality your organization will have Discuss the best structure for your organization Choose your organization's structure