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Ensuring Organizational StrengthWith Standards for Excellence 2.0
2015 – Standards for Excellence 2.0 Rollout Year!
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Changes to the program over time
Changes to the code Audit threshold Many clarifications Staff supervision standards Annual reports include statement of financial position
Educational materials Additional training program curricula developed to support
areas of the Standards for Excellence code Basic Legal and Regulatory Review recognition Maryland roots, now national has leaves and branches! Taskforce convened in 2013 to consider updates
to the Program.
Updates to the Standards for Excellence Code
Framework and step-by-step guidelines to achieve a well-managed and responsibly governed organization.
6 Guiding Principles with 27 topic areas of specific performance benchmarks that characterize effective, ethical, and accountable organizations.
The Standards for Excellence Code
Preamble Mission, Strategy, and Evaluation Leadership: Board Staff and Volunteers Legal Compliance and Ethics Finance and Operations Resource Development Public Awareness, Engagement and Advocacy
Mission, Strategy and Evaluation
Mission and Impact Planning Strategically Organizational
Evaluation Program Evaluation Strategic Partnerships
Educational Resources
OriginalMission Development and RevisionOn-Going Planning by Organization’s Board of DirectorsProgram Evaluation
New BulletinStrategic Partnerships
• Mission, Impact and Planning
• Program Evaluation
• Strategic Partnerships
2.0 Transition Version
2.0 Final Versions – available 2016
Leadership & Governance
Governance and Fiduciary Responsibility*
Executive Supervision, Performance, and Compensation
Board Effectiveness Succession Planning and
Leadership Development Board Member
Independence Board Meetings
*PANO released a statewide nonprofit salary report June 1, 2015. Visit our website for more information
Leadership & Operational Management
Executive Function Supporting the Board Organizational and
Financial Sustainability Managing Employees and
Volunteers
Cultural Competency
Assessment Strategy and Planning
Educational Resources
OriginalBoard CompositionConduct of the BoardCompensation and Employee EvaluationIRS Form 990 CompendiumPersonnel PoliciesVolunteer Policies
New BulletinsBoard’s Fiduciary RoleStrategic Board Meeting AgendasSuccession PlanningThe Board and Executive PartnershipSustainability and Sustainability PlanningCultural Competency
2.0 Transition Version
Educational Resources
Board Member Responsibilities Board and Executive Partnership Succession Planning Board Member Composition and Independence Personnel Policies, Employee Orientation, Compensation, and
Evaluation Sustainability and Sustainable Planning Volunteer Policies Cultural Competency
2.0 Final Versions – available 2016
Legal Compliance and Ethics
Maintaining Legal Compliance
Required Public Disclosures
Reporting Misconduct and Whistleblower Protection
Conflicts of Interest Ethics Code
Educational Resources
OriginalLegal Requirements ChecklistIRS Form 990 CompendiumOpennessFundraising PracticesReporting Financial ImproprietiesConflict of InterestProgram Service
New BulletinsBoard’s Fiduciary RoleDeveloping a Code of Ethics
2.0 Transition Version
Educational Resources
Board Member Responsibilities Board and Executive Partnership Succession Planning Board Member Composition and Independence Personnel Policies, Employee Orientation, Compensation, and
Evaluation Sustainability and Sustainable Planning Volunteer Policies Cultural Competency
2.0 Final Versions – available 2016
Educational Resources
Legal Compliance Checklist Disclose It: A Charitable Nonprofit’s Guide to Disclosure
Requirements Reporting Misconduct and Whistleblower Protection Conflict of Interest Developing a Code of Ethics Working Professionally and Respectfully with Program Stakeholders
2.0 Final Versions – available 2016
Finance and Operations
Financial Budgeting, Reporting, and Monitoring
Internal Controls and Financial Policies
Administrative Policies Risk Management and
Insurance
Educational Resources
OriginalFinancial Planning and MonitoringIRS Form 990 CompendiumPersonnel PoliciesVolunteer PoliciesInformation Technology Planning
New BulletinsCrisis and Disaster Planning*Communications, Engaging the Public, Social Media
*PANO has paid for a membership to the Nonprofit Risk Management Center that allows all PANO members free access to resources. PANO Login information is on PANO’s website.
www.nonprofitrisk.org
2.0 Transition Version
Educational Resources
Financial Budgeting, Reporting, and Monitoring Administrative Policies
Crises and Disaster Planning Information Technology Planning Communications, Engaging the Public and Social Media Risk Management and Insurance
2.0 Final Versions – available 2016
• Resource Development Planning and Sources of Income
Resource Development
Resource Plan Sources of Income Fundraising Activities Donor Relationships and
Privacy Acceptance of Gifts Fundraising on Behalf of
the Organization
Educational Resources
OriginalFundraising CostsSolicitation and Acceptance of GiftsFundraising PracticesIRS Form 990 CompendiumEmployment of Fundraising Personnel
New BulletinResource Development Planning
2.0 Transition Version
2.0 Final Versions – available 2016
Resource Development Planning and Sources of Income Fundraising Costs Fundraising, Solicitation, Acceptance of Gifts, and Working
with Donors
Public Awareness, Engagement and Advocacy
Educating and Engaging the Public
Advancing the Mission through Public Policy
Engaging in Lobbying and Political Activity
Educational Resources
OriginalOpennessPublic EducationPublic Policy Advocacy, Promoting Public Participation
2.0 Transition Version
2.0 Final Versions – available 2016
Educating and Engaging the Public
Advancing the Mission through Public Policy
IRS Form 990 Governance and Management Policy Compendium
IRS Form 990 Governance and Management Policy Compendium
It takes a village – a large village - to make Standards for Excellence have an impact
Accredited and Recognized organizations Peer Reviewers Standards for Excellence Consultants Standards Committee Volunteers – Technical Assistance Providers
Educational Opportunities for Implementing Standards
Two full day Standards Implementation Workshop Offered throughout PA where interest
Guiding Principles webinar series beginning in August 2 through December 2, 2015 Six 90 minute webinars over six months
Read and share the ed packets! Complete the free on line Self Assessment
Online Resources and Other Updates
Updated 2.0 (by October) self-assessment – free for anyone
Online application and review process for accreditation and recognition programs
Updated applications, and evaluation forms to reflect the new benchmarks and measures
Options are Full Accreditation and Basic Legal and Regulatory Review (former Tier One)
Elimination of Tier Two
All available at https://sfei.fluidreview.com
Timeline for Accredited and Basics Approved Organizations
All applications submitted in 2015 will utilize the current (1.0) version of the accreditation and basics criteria.
Applications submitted in 2016 will utilize the new (2.0) version of the accreditation and basics criteria.
Updates to Branding
Accreditation RecognitionOne Seal for everyone
Basic Legal and Regulatory Review
GuideStar Recognition
Standards for Excellence Replication Partners 2015
Exclusive professional development initiative National network of qualified consultants offering trainings
and consulting using a Standards for Excellence tools and resources.
In Pennsylvania, Trained and Approved Standards for Excellence Consultant
Next Steps…
Share your ideas on what you might be able to do in taking one step to strengthen your operations...
Read the new code! www.pano.org, click on Standards for Excellence and then “Ethics and Accountability Code.”
Download the new Educational Resources Bulletins – share with your board!
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THE STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE PROGRAM IN PA!
Codebook and Education Sponsors
GUIDING PRINCIPLES SPONSORSTRATEGY SOLUTIONS, INCORPORATED (www.getstrategy.com) PATRONDOMENICK & ASSOCIATES (www.domenick.com)HAMILTON & MUSSER, P.C.(www.hnmcpas.com)WIPLI, LLP/ELKO & ASSOCIATES, LTD. (www.wipfli.com)
SUPPORTERSBEE BERGVALL & CO., CPA’S (www.bbco-cpa.com)HARBOR COMPLIANCE (www.harborcompliance.com)MCKONLY & ASBURY, LLP (www.macpas.com)NONPROFIT ISSUES (www.nonprofitissues.com)SF & COMPANY, CPAs AND BUSINESS ADVISORS (www.sfc-cpa.com)LAURA N. SOLOMON, ESQUIRE & ASSOCIATES (www.laurasolomoonesq.com)
In Peter Drucker’s words…
““Just as the for profit sector has a Just as the for profit sector has a product, so the nonprofit sector has a product, so the nonprofit sector has a
product—something that changes product—something that changes human beings for the better.”human beings for the better.”
Contact Info
2040 Linglestown Road Suite 302
Harrisburg, PA 17110www.pano.org
Tish MoganStandards for Excellence Director
Pennsylvania Associationof Nonprofit Organizations
Dunleavy & Associates
PO Box 613Blue Bell, PA 19422-0613
http://matchingmissions.com
Stephanie TaylorDirector, Client Resources &
610) 940-1616
