Every year we hear of a sporting scandal that shocks fans around the world. In 2016 it was the FIFA corruptions scandal, the deflategate scandal of 2015, in 2012 the Lance Armstrong doping scandal, and many more in every sport imaginable. These events are horrible for fans, as their beloved sport become ruined by the greed and evil nature of just a select few. It spoils the image of a league or organization and makes all the parties involved look bad. In all these cases, the suspects are…
too much power and cannot easily concede the right to other members or successors. Conflicts will occur between the founder and the board. I think the founder syndrome exists in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors, or might be even more severe in for-profit organizations. As the founder of a for-profit organization tend to have more centralized power and numerous benefits, including money, reputation and so on, than the founder in a nonprofit organization, it will be much harder for them to…
technological devices to non-profit organization as our Corporate Social Responsibility. Below, I’ve created a table which reflects my top 5 companies and their CSR benefits. Table A1 Types of CSR models and benefits for MegaTech Company CSR Model Benefits Office Depot (Office Depot, 2016) Education Assist designated schools with free supplies to help build a brighter future for students. Dell (Dell, 2016) Recycling Reusable technology donated to non-profit…
The identification of nonprofit and for profits can be identified by different classifications. The organizations operate by the same rules and regulations, but differentiate by tax exemptions and the utilization of profit margins. In conducting an analysis on one provider from both for profit and nonprofit, I chose the Community Health Systems and Kaiser Permanente. Both organizations are at the larger end of the spectrum in their respective business classification. Each organizational…
employed at Erlanger Health System which is categorized as a non-profit academic hospital (Erlanger Health System, 2018, para. 1). A non-profit hospital means they provide free care to patients that are willing be put on a waiting list for funding (Andritsos & Aflaki, 2015). Other hospitals that are in the area are for-profit hospitals which will charge a fee but will have less waiting time for elective patient care. The need to have a for-profit may best be suited when the hospital market is…
food bank and being an active participant in organizing and sorting food. Individually and coorpaterly we were able to sort a total of 13,109 pounds of food and provided 8,400 meals. We were able to prepare donations for distribution to over 600 non-profit agencies in metro Atlanta and North Georgia area. I worked together with other volunteers in order to sort, inspect and pack quality groceries. Being part of the community I believe that is is essential for one to become more aware of how…
sales and coin drives. The remainder of their funding comes from: adults (11%), corporations (37%), foundations (21%), and the government (3%). In relation to education Free the Children also builds schools and also focuses on providing teacher training, extracurricular programs, books and basic school supplies to that children can focus on their studies without worrying about absent teachers or lack of learning materials. Their main targeted locations are places with high child labour, minimal…
Estrella Family Services. Estrella Family Services is a non-profit organization that provides child care services. The program is not only for children age 3-12 years, but it also offers support services for parents. All of its location is in San Jose, including its corporate office. The agency has partnered with three schools: Gardner, Galarza-Hammer, and River Glen Elementary school. All three schools are part of the San Jose Unified School District. The agency offers a variety of services…
What is the YMCA? The YMCA is a non profit organization with the mission statement that “Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.” (The Y). The YMCA also known as the “Y” has many different strengths that help the community thrive and grow together. The “Y” is in over 10,000 different neighborhoods around the nation with a goal to deliver a positive change. (The Y). The…
consumer products, or in this case, to fulfill a social responsibility. This paper will examine Autism Speaks, a non-profit organization that funds research surrounding ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders) and helps to provide resources, education and awareness surrounding these disorders. Throughout this examination, the history of the organization will be examined in regards to how this non-profit organization came to fruition. From there, the sociological and economical context in which it is…