Module 1
What is the Internal Revenue Code for a tax-exempt nonprofit in which the donations are tax-deductible?
501(c)(3)
What is one example from the MLK library tour of "promoting safety"?
No adults allowed in the area; accompany children to restroom; fingerprinting volunteers...
A simple visual representation of an organization’s structure is called...
An organizational chart
Would "inspiring staff" and "creating a positive team environment" be more characteristic of a leader or a manager?
Leader
Rent is an example of what type of expense?
Fixed
Which state has the most nonprofit organizations?
California
What are the 4 domains of development that a comprehensive ECE setting would address?
Social, Emotional, Cognitive, Physical
Larger and/or older organizations tend to commonly have this type of structure
Bureaucratic
According to the Module Experts, what are 2 challenges of being an Executive Director?
Motivating staff, conflict resolution, scheduling, putting policies before people, dealing with higher management
What would be an example of a preliminary expense for an organization?
Office supplies, office furniture, computers...
What are the two different types of 501(c)(3) organizations?
Private Foundations and Public Charities
According Wechsler et al (2016), what would be considered an appropriate student to teacher ratio in a high-quality ECE program?
10:1
Is an organization with an Organic Structure usually high or low on the spectrum of dimensions?
Low
According to the Module Experts, what are 2 attributes of a good Executive Director?
Helpful, honest, decisive, humor, open door, motivate/support others to lead
Which of the following would be an example of a flexible expense for an organization: insurance payments, property taxes, or travel expenses?
Travel Expenses
The time period called the Progressive Era (late 1800/early 1900s) had philanthropic efforts that were led by which 2 groups?
Wealthy men and women
The children's room at the MLK library has a number of ways that they "support diverse learners." What are three examples of this that you saw on the library tour?
Audio books; Braille books; Inclusive storytime; ASL storytime; books in over 30 languages; easy readers (books at different levels); wheelchair accessibility...
An organization that requires staff to be more highly educated/trained is considered to be high in which dimension?
Professionalism
Name 2 tasks that would be categorized more as a job for a "manager" versus a "leader"
scheduling, delegating tasks, monitoring progress, planning budget...
True or False: The job of creating an annual program plan and budget is generally the responsibility of the Executive Director.
False. It is the responsibility of both the Board and the Executive Director.
Public Charities can be divided into 8 categories. Name at least 5 of them.
Human Services, Education, Health Services, Arts, Environmental and Animal Protection, Religious- affiliated, Community and Civil Rights, International and Human Rights
Eccles (2002) discussed the 8 features of high-quality settings for adolescents. Name at least 5 of these features.
Physical and psychological safety; Appropriate structure; Supportive relationships; Positive social norms; Opportunities to belong; Support for efficacy and mattering; Opportunities for skill-building; Integration of school, family, & community
An organization that has many different departments (or services/activities/etc) is considered to be high in which dimension?
Complexity
What are the 4 areas in which the Board of Directors would usually provide oversight?
Legal, Management, Financial, Program
True or False: The job of implementing the planned annual budget is generally the responsibility of the Executive Director.
True