Y-M-C-A! A Business Overview of a Non-Profit Organization Crystal Hunter American Intercontinental University Abstract A semi-detailed business overview of the non-profit organization known as the YMCA or Young Men’s Christian Association is discussed. A brief history of the origins of the company is detailed along with the definition or explanation of the company’s mission statement. The organization’s basic legal, social, and economic environment is described. Likewise the YMCA’s management structure, operational issues, as well as financial issues are discussed. Lastly, the possible impact that potential change factors, which includes the role of technology, can present to the YMCA business organization are discussed. …show more content…
The economic environment of the YMCA is basically centered around each individual area in which a YMCA center is located, and due to the fact that the YMCA is a global corporation, can vary with each location. The economic environment of each locale does have a significant impact on the operation of the business (of the YMCA), however, as the economic environment would have on any business. In addition, the YMCA is a proactive corporation within its surrounding community, meaning that the YMCA not only provides services for the community but likewise serves the community through its many charitable events and donations that it holds, which provides not only a source of support for the community but also helps to enrich the economic environment, by investing more monies into it. For example, during significant world crises, such as the events of September 11 2001 in New York, New York, the Pacific Rim Tsunami, and even Hurricane Katrina, the YMCA corporation lent its services, monies, and assistance with rebuilding the communities affected by the tragedies (The Y History 2000- Present, 2010). The management structure of the YMCA is very complicated as per its global expanse, however according to The Y: Facts and Figures (2010), the management structure of the YMCA
The YMCA is the nation's largest not-for-profit community service organization in America. With more than 2,500 YMCAs, they are able to meet the health and social service needs of 18.9 million men, women and children in over 10,000 communities in the United States. No one is turned away from the Y. It is a place for people fo all faiths, races, abilities, ages and incomes. Inability to pay is never a reason for the YMCA to turn someone away. Their strength lies in fulfilling their goal of bringing people together.
In recent years, the American Red Cross has experienced a number of problems both inside and outside the organization. All these problems can be traced back to one single management problem: the organization’s structure of control. The structure is unorganized and unable to satisfy the organization’s role in society.
Many people have dreams and aspirations for the future. Some want to be rich, have their dream home, be famous or travel the world. While these are all great goals and aspirations, they are not a wish of mine. My dream is to open a non-profit organization that assists in finding employment for disabled adults, specifically autistic adults. Before beginning this establishment I must have a solid vision, the mission of the non-profit, the goals I am aspiring to reach and a firm set of policies in place all while ensuring the correct management style is utilized.
More than just another place to exercise, the North Royalton Family YMCA is a place that does its best to include the entire community. Whether it is handing out scholarships to children whose families cannot afford sports camp or hosting community discussions about important topics, the YMCA of North Royalton is fully committed to its vision of building healthy kids, healthy families, and healthy communities. Every day at the North Royalton YMCA is full of activities geared toward people of all ages, genders, and fitness levels. Regardless of race, age, culture, gender, or religious views the YMCA offers itself as a center for the enjoyment and the overall physical betterment of the individual.
This report defines, examines and promotes a non-profit capitalistic business model. The model endorses enterprises which compete in the free market, but eschews profits in favor of social benefits. This entails an increased workforce with benefits and wages on par with current standards. This increased employee pool works under a staggered shift structure so that each employee only works a 3-day (24 hour) workweek. Labor is scheduled in such a way that there is necessary labor coverage for the firm to function and compete over a traditional 5-day business week.
Each YMCA is a part of a franchise both independently owned and operated. All clubs are based on the same concept, being a non-profit organization.
What is the YMCA? The Y is made up of all ages from every walk of life working side by side to strengthen communities. The YMCA’s motto is that they work to insure everyone, regardless of gender, income, faith, sexual orientation, or cultural background, has the opportunity to live life to its fullest. They share the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. In this paper you will learn a lot about the YMCA’s history, its founder, and some of the activities.
The process of engineering a fundamental shift in the way a complex organization conducts its business is an enormous task, one which requires both an ability to independently deliver management directives, and to work collaboratively with key stakeholders who have a vested interest in the organization's eventual restructuring. As the president of a large youth services organization with over 100 chapters in local communities across America, it is my responsibility to ensure that the organization's collective goals are prioritized ahead of those devised by individual local chapters and their elected leaders. When the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) was confronted with similar financial and organizational difficulties in the early 1990's, for example, Chief Scout Executive Ben Love was forced to make several targeted cuts and consolidations to the BSA's national apparatus, including the merging of six regional chapters into four, and a reshuffling of leadership positions within the group's Relationships Division (Thompson, 1992).
I was honored to partner with two local non-profits in our community to include The San Antonio Food Bank and Children’s Hunger Fund. My primary roles were to work collectively with other volunteers to fight hunger by delivering nutritious food to individuals and families in need. I helped package food and checked items for freshness. To ensure food was fresh I closely inventoried food for expiration dates, spoiled items and opened packages. Once food was inventoried, I then assisted with packaging items into boxes for delivery to those in need. I volunteered at the San Antonio Food Bank from May/19/2016 to Dec/1/2016 and the Children’s Hunger Fund for the month of April/2016.
When starting this project, I was not sure who I wanted to interview, which field of social work, I wanted to know more first-hand information about. I thought about interviewing a school social worker, or a non-profit management social worker. I eventually decided that I would like to learn about non-profit management because I have not had much knowledge on that concertation.
To that end, Not-for-Profit sector plays a significant role in not just shaping the community, but also helps make the world a better place. Many not-for-profit sectors’ main agenda is promoting their missions and raising funds, however with changes in society, including technological advancement it is clear that many not-for-profit organizations have a difficult time promoting their organizations in an online basis. Especially today's strategists will tend to exclude the content of online and social media uses in the not-for-profit sector. In order for a not-for-profit sector to succeed, it is important to include technological advancements in the discussion of strategic planning. There are many common mistakes strategists make when creating a plan for the not for profit sector. One of the examples is failing to help
Grief Counseling Center (GCC) is a non-profit organization established to provide counseling services for individuals who are suffering the loss of a family member. Services will be provided at a nominal fee. The Founder of GCC not only believes in the need for this service, but also is willing to devote his time and money to help those suffering from grief.
Nonprofit Organizations The purpose of this research is to define nonprofit organizations, describe opportunities that are present in nonprofits, outline advantages and disadvantages of working in the nonprofit sector, and explain how you can determine if this is an area for you to consider as a career. WHAT IS THE NONPROFIT SECTOR? "Nonprofit" is a term that the I.R.S. uses to define tax-exempt organizations whose money or "profit" must be used solely to further their charitable or educational mission, rather than distribute profits to owners or shareholders as in the for-profit sector.
Nonprofit organizations have several functions, and not each one is alike. Essential to all non-profit organizations are four functions: planning, budgeting, funding and management.
In today’s world there are hundreds of thousands of non-profit organizations (NPOs) established at the local, regional, national and international level, and their influence is increasing. Non-profit organizations even considered the third sector of the economy (the first two is the public and private, or commercial). It is believed that they have a special role in development of civil society. In those countries, which have largely shaped the system of legislative regulation of the sector (USA, UK, Australia, etc); the state spends huge sums on research programs in the field of standardization of the NPO.