Teams are part of a larger collective that serves as an extension of management representing the vision and value of a nonprofit. As a self-governing, open system, that is mission driven, the charitable sectors support and success is often reliant on external resources and the individual and interdependent relationships of teams, boards, managers, and volunteers (Worth, 2014).
While the organizational culture of a nonprofit dictates management and leadership style, the commitment of enthusiastic and responsible volunteers supports stability and encourages socioeconomic growth. Forsyth (2014) wrote, “The wisdom of the many is greater than the genius of the one” (p. 399). Therefore, team building is a layering of wisdom, purpose, commitment, …show more content…
Considered “guardians over the mission,” personal accountability, responsibility, and board expertise are characteristics that assure maximized performance (Worth, 2014, p.78). The advantages of expertise are diversity in cultural, economic, and educational awareness aligning vision and mission across every area of accomplishment within the nonprofit. “Expert’s” serving on other boards are considered the best candidates in his or her field, normally holding one or more degrees, and are most often doctors, lawyers, CEO’s, and financial advisors (Harris, 2014, p. 115). Research found blending of experience and knowledge “influence relationships and performance and [are] advantageous links between better-performing boards and superior charity performance beyond industry knowledge” (Brown 2005; Herman and Renz 2000) (As cited in Harris, 2014, p. 113). Paul, wrote, “I Press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” Phil. 3:14 (NIV). "Towards," expresses the aim; "Unto,” the end, and the “high calling” upward (NIV). Board members are held to a higher standard of confidence, service, and commitment to mission. Worth (2014) noted, “Boards are expected to have two faces and be able to look outward and inward at the same time” (Worth, 2014, pp. 93). Equality, diversity, integrity, accountability, and
While the organizational culture of a nonprofit dictates management and leadership style, the commitment of enthusiastic and responsible volunteers supports stability and encourages socioeconomic growth. Forsyth (2014) wrote, “The wisdom of the many is greater than the genius of the one” (p. 399). Therefore, team building is a layering of wisdom, purpose, commitment, …show more content…
Considered “guardians over the mission,” personal accountability, responsibility, and board expertise are characteristics that assure maximized performance (Worth, 2014, p.78). The advantages of expertise are diversity in cultural, economic, and educational awareness aligning vision and mission across every area of accomplishment within the nonprofit. “Expert’s” serving on other boards are considered the best candidates in his or her field, normally holding one or more degrees, and are most often doctors, lawyers, CEO’s, and financial advisors (Harris, 2014, p. 115). Research found blending of experience and knowledge “influence relationships and performance and [are] advantageous links between better-performing boards and superior charity performance beyond industry knowledge” (Brown 2005; Herman and Renz 2000) (As cited in Harris, 2014, p. 113). Paul, wrote, “I Press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” Phil. 3:14 (NIV). "Towards," expresses the aim; "Unto,” the end, and the “high calling” upward (NIV). Board members are held to a higher standard of confidence, service, and commitment to mission. Worth (2014) noted, “Boards are expected to have two faces and be able to look outward and inward at the same time” (Worth, 2014, pp. 93). Equality, diversity, integrity, accountability, and