RESOURCES
From research to blog posts and how-to documents, get what you need to turn ideas into action.
POWER OF GOOD BLOG
Mission Capital’s thought leaders share trends, ideas and inspiration to power your mission-driven work.
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RESOURCES
Access highly-relevant, localized information to make informed decisions for your organization.
Social Sector
Research
Get an in-depth look at Austin-area challenges and opportunities in our social sector, with supporting data and recommendations.
High-Performing Organizations
Define your goals and how to achieve them, develop a sustainable business model, and attract visionary, results-driven leaders.
Strategic
Collaboration
Learn about types of strategic collaborations, evaluate your partnerships, and identify ways to extend your impact.
Investment and
Financing
Explore new revenue strategies, and refine financial reports and policies to improve your organization’s long-term sustainability.
NONPROFIT EFFECTIVENESS
All houses begin with a basic blueprint: a strong foundation, thoughtful framing and layout of rooms. Similarly, all nonprofits need a framework around which to live out their mission. These elements are core to our work and guide nonprofits in understanding and achieving organizational effectiveness.
The Nonprofit Effectiveness Framework: Six Critical Elements to Nonprofit Work
Drawing from years of experience working with nonprofits and guided by research of management best practices, we identified six components that are relevant to any organization, regardless of size, scope or mission, and are core to what we do. This guide provides definitions, guidance, tools and resources to help you understand the elements of the Nonprofit Effectiveness Framework, including:
- Clarity of Purpose
- Sustainable Business Model
- The Right Leadership
- Smart Operations
- Implementation and Improvement
- Strategic Collaboration