Assessing your community action agency’s status is a healthy and necessary exercise. Regular self-assessment allows leaders of agencies to make thoughtful improvements to the organization’s processes, structure, staffing, program delivery methods, and other areas. Wise leaders of any type of organization engage in regular introspection in order to assure long-term viability and growth.
Civicus Consulting Group has developed a self-assessment tool called the Alignment Audit. It is used by leaders of nonprofit and public organizations to determine areas for improvement, opportunities for growth, and areas of potential toxicity to overcome.
Using the Balanced Scorecard strategic planning model is ideal for all community action agencies. Why?
The Balanced Scorecard
–Is flexible enough for all agencies, be they 501(c)3 or government-based agencies;
–Complements annual work plans by taking a holistic view of the organization;
–Meets the new Organizational Performance Standards (Standard Three: Strategic Planning);
–Tracks agency progress toward meeting long-term strategic outcomes and objectives; and
–Is easily utilized in ongoing operations and management of the organization.
We invite you to read through our white paper to see how a thorough Alignment Audit and a Balanced Scorecard strategic plan positioned one community action agency for long-term success.