Guiding Principles
The Rebuilding Alliance works hard to become a well run nonprofit organization. We strive to meet the metrics developed by the Community Foundation of Silicon Valley as our guiding principles.
Mission Vision and Alignment
- Clarity of Mission
- Vision translated into concrete set of overarching goals
- Ability and tendency to develop and refine concrete, realistic strategic plan
- Overall strategy of the agency and alignment of programs and services with mission
Community Engagement and Impact
- Ability to monitor the landscape: knowledge and understanding of other players
- Effectiveness in building and leveraging key relationships and networks
- Effectiveness in serving an identifiable community; including long term impact
Programs and Services
- Core programs and services are aligned with the mission
- Clear identification of the population served and how well the organization serves it.
- Evaluation process that leads to programmatic practice improvement
Leadership
- Board of Directors – composition and commitment: diversity in fields of practice and expertise
- Proof of Board involvement
- Active involvement and stability of strong leadership (Board, staff, volunteers)
Systems and Infrastructure
- Qualifications and background of management and professional staff
- Infrastructure supports the needs of the organization
- Evidence of a system for measuring organization′s performance and progress
Sound Financial Management
- History of balanced budgets
- Diversified base of financial support from the community
- Presence of an active and effective fundraising program
