Management Capacity

III. Management Capacity

Ask yourself: Is your organization being managed in a way that helps it grow and “go to scale,” meaning work at its optimum size and scope.

Management Capacity is the ability of a nonprofit organization to ensure the effective and efficient use of organizational resources.  The translation?  Having the systems, routines, practices and procedures that enable you to be efficient and cost-effective.

Key Elements of Management Capacity include:

• Staff Performance: Clear Expectations, Good Performance Reviews, Regular Staff Development
• Managing Staff & Volunteers
• Matching Staff With Programs
• Communicating & Solving Problems
• Conveying Unique Value of Staff
• Providing Staff With the Resources they Need
• Managing Finances