Support the Standards For Excellence
Since the Fall of 2002 The Standards for Excellence has
provided training sessions for over 500 organizations, distributed over 5,000
Educational Resource Packets, over 7,500 copies of the codebook, and certified
23 organizations statewide. The impact of the training sessions has been that
organizations report an average of 4.6 on a scale of 1-5 that the information
gained through the Standards program has had an immediate impact on improving
operational efficiency. Organizations that have moved on to achieve
certification report the following:
 Boards
are more engaged, more efficient and have a better awareness of their
responsibilities (73%)
Improvement
in quality of programs and services and an increase in organizational awareness
(100%)
Increased
credibility within their community of peers (79%)
Increased
organizational strength and self confidence (87%)
Increased
organization and operational effectiveness (87%)
Increased
funding opportunities (64%)
Conducted by the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit
Organizations as a part of its mission to advance the nonprofit sector and
improve the quality of life in Pennsylvania, the Standards program has grown
mainly from the support of foundations, corporations, United Ways and
individuals. While participation charitable nonprofit organizations pay fees
for trainings and certification, these fees are far below the cost of the
services.
It is time for the nonprofit sector to shore up its
operations through implementation of greater accountability standards and
transparency in operations. You have an opportunity to partner in strengthening
the sector that is the heart and soul of our communities; without it, the
quality of life would suffer greatly.
PANO Donor Policies.
Donate
now
to support this effort. Contributions can be
made by check or credit card. Credit card payments can be made with
Mastercard, Visa, American Express in any amount you wish.
Read the Funder Newsletter for specific
updates on programs, certifications and presence in Pennsylvania.
PANO is a 501 (c) 3 organization. The official registration
and financial information of the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit
Organizations may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by
calling toll free within Pennsylvania 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not
imply endorsement.
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