For the past 20 years, hundreds of organizations have used Maryland Nonprofits’ Standards for Excellence® Code to help nonprofits become more sustainable and accountable. Learn how to use the Standards to propel your organization forward in this 2-hour introductory course.

The course will provide an overview of the Standards for Excellence 67 performance indicators and give participants an opportunity to assess their own organizations. Attendees will learn how to tap into a complete library of the resources available to nonprofits who wish to use the Standards for Excellence to strengthen their organizations.

The concepts covered are relevant to organizations of all sizes.

Participants will:

• Learn about the four components of the Standards for Excellence program
• Receive an overview of Standards for Excellence: An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector
• Take the Standards for Excellence organizational assessment 
• Trouble shoot nonprofit challenges using the Standards for Excellence code as a guide and tool 
• Learn strategies for overcoming some of the most challenging Standards

The Standards for Excellence are an A-Z resource on best practices for nonprofit organizational governance, management, policies and procedures, and legal compliance at any stage of a nonprofit's lifecycle. The centerpiece is the Standards for Excellence(r): An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector. It identifies 6 major areas of nonprofit governance and management which include specific benchmarks and measures that provide a structured approach to building capacity, accountability, and sustainability in your organization.

Standards Accreditation or Recognition will benefit your nonprofit by increasing revenue, strengthening your board and more. The Seal of Excellence lets stakeholders know that precious resources are being stewarded wisely. The communities you serve, your board and your staff will have confidence in the quality of your programs, your accountability and openness, and your commitment to best practices.

Join Kate Hull, Accreditation and Recognition Program Manager for the Standards for Excellence to discuss any questions you have about the process!