Research Project: Students will work in teams to document a nonprofit-related theme.
The nonprofit selected is Rotary (found at www.rotary.org) Topics mentioned explicitly in the text are valid, but other
themes may also be allowed. The paper normally takes 8-12 1.5-spaced pages, well researched.
Documented (use APA style, newest edition; for an online summary, visit:
owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/). This will require you to use resources outside of class
and textbook; you must interview at least one “insider” and at least one “customer” of the nonprofit
organization
Research Presentations should include: (a) a well-researched and referenced description of the
organization and its roots; (b) why it is important, including relevant, critical performance measures
comparing it to its “competitors;” (c) what are the strengths and weaknesses; and (d) what you, as a
team, think that should be done in the near future to improve the status quo (about 25 pts each
section). Include a transcript of your interviews in the appendix. Teams will prepare a 15-20-minute
presentation on the report above. This presentation must show in-depth knowledge of the firm, and
must make use of available technology. I expected to participate making constructive, relevant questions
and suggestions.
SUPPORT READINGS:
Drucker, P.F. (2006). Managing the Nonprofit Organization – Principles and Practices. NYC:
HarperBusiness. Rowe, W.G. & Dato-On, M.C. (2012). Introduction to Nonprofit Management – Text and
Cases. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Wolf, T. (2012). Managing a Nonprofit Organization: Updated TwentyFirst-Century Edition. NYC: Free Press. Journal articles in http://study.sagepub.com/worth4e, and many
other nonprofit management related sources!
The Project outline:
Team
Management I. Introduction to Rotary – description and its roots
a. History of Organization as a whole & Clarion club b. About Rotary International c. i. http://clarionrotary.org/ ii. https://www.rotary.org/ Rotary’s causes & programs
i. Promoting Peace ii. Fighting Disease
1. PolioPlus iii. Providing Clean Water iv. Saving Mothers & Children
v. Supporting Education
1. RYLA
2. Exchanges & Scholarships
3. Literacy Programs vi. Growing Local Economies
d. Becoming a member II. Rotary’s importance, including relevant critical performance measures comparing it to its
“competitors” Utilize BBB Wise Giving Alliance to gather info on Rotary Club
performance measures – Clarion Rotary is not present on this site www.give.org
a. b. Rotary International’s LinkedIn – Measuring Success
https://www.slideshare.net/Rotary_International/measuring-success-evaluate-thehealth-of-your-clubs-and-impact-of-your-projects-part-1-of-6 Potential “competitors” – examine from both performance measures and
potential for donors to choose another nonprofit over Rotary
c. i. Junior Achievement ii. International Student Exchange https://www.iseusa.org/ iii. March of Dimes
iv. United Way III. Rotary’s strengths & weaknesses
a. Specifics on Clarion chapter will come from insider interview – Joslyn IV. What our team thinks should be done in the near future to improve status quo a. Improvements to status quo i. Clarion Rotary could work to be BBB accredited for
greater trustworthiness for potential donors
b. Conclusions from research
Documented (use APA style, newest edition; for an online summary, visit:
owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/). This will require you to use resources outside of class
and textbook; you must interview at least one “insider” and at least one “customer” of the nonprofit
organization
Research Presentations should include: (a) a well-researched and referenced description of the
organization and its roots; (b) why it is important, including relevant, critical performance measures
comparing it to its “competitors;” (c) what are the strengths and weaknesses; and (d) what you, as a
team, think that should be done in the near future to improve the status quo (about 25 pts each
section). Include a transcript of your interviews in the appendix. Teams will prepare a 15-20-minute
presentation on the report above. This presentation must show in-depth knowledge of the firm, and
must make use of available technology. I expected to participate making constructive, relevant questions
and suggestions.
SUPPORT READINGS:
Drucker, P.F. (2006). Managing the Nonprofit Organization – Principles and Practices. NYC:
HarperBusiness. Rowe, W.G. & Dato-On, M.C. (2012). Introduction to Nonprofit Management – Text and
Cases. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Wolf, T. (2012). Managing a Nonprofit Organization: Updated TwentyFirst-Century Edition. NYC: Free Press. Journal articles in http://study.sagepub.com/worth4e, and many
other nonprofit management related sources!
The Project outline:
Team
Management I. Introduction to Rotary – description and its roots
a. History of Organization as a whole & Clarion club b. About Rotary International c. i. http://clarionrotary.org/ ii. https://www.rotary.org/ Rotary’s causes & programs
i. Promoting Peace ii. Fighting Disease
1. PolioPlus iii. Providing Clean Water iv. Saving Mothers & Children
v. Supporting Education
1. RYLA
2. Exchanges & Scholarships
3. Literacy Programs vi. Growing Local Economies
d. Becoming a member II. Rotary’s importance, including relevant critical performance measures comparing it to its
“competitors” Utilize BBB Wise Giving Alliance to gather info on Rotary Club
performance measures – Clarion Rotary is not present on this site www.give.org
a. b. Rotary International’s LinkedIn – Measuring Success
https://www.slideshare.net/Rotary_International/measuring-success-evaluate-thehealth-of-your-clubs-and-impact-of-your-projects-part-1-of-6 Potential “competitors” – examine from both performance measures and
potential for donors to choose another nonprofit over Rotary
c. i. Junior Achievement ii. International Student Exchange https://www.iseusa.org/ iii. March of Dimes
iv. United Way III. Rotary’s strengths & weaknesses
a. Specifics on Clarion chapter will come from insider interview – Joslyn IV. What our team thinks should be done in the near future to improve status quo a. Improvements to status quo i. Clarion Rotary could work to be BBB accredited for
greater trustworthiness for potential donors
b. Conclusions from research
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