Bigger not always better in non-profit world - CSI

Peter Shergold, The Centre for Social Impact, 26 June 2010
There is no perfect size or ideal structure or single path to expansion. In many instances community-based issues may best be addressed by a small, local organisation: in other instances the need for a national approach may most effectively be served by a large, networked body. Only when organisational ambitions are out of line with resource capacity do problems become evident. Bigness sometimes represents power and influence. Small is sometimes beautiful. The challenge is to fit organisational structure to social purpose.
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Source: CSI

Research to highlight the importance of process in small community organisations

WSCF is involved with UWS in an exciting research project that may help small organisations develop critical planning around practice in the light of expectations about accountability.  The project will focus on the importance of process in small community organisations. 

If you feel you fit the bill we hope you will consider an expression of interest in the project. 

Does your organisation:

• Have less than 15 FTE
• Have a ‘local’ focus or a ‘special interest’ focus
• Incorporate a ‘community management’ model
• Operate on a community development approach to service delivery?

If the answer to most of these questions if ‘yes’ (or if you think you are a ‘small organisation’ that would benefit from the ideas in the description of the project -  click here to download 191.59 Kb), we encourage you to consider taking part in the project. 

If you are interested we would love to come and explain more about the project in person. Please ring Mary Waterford on 9687 5812 or email eo@wscf.org.au  or Dr Mick Houlbrook, Social Justice Social Change Research Centre, University of Western Sydney Ph 9772 6818 M.Houlbrook@uws.edu.au  to register your interest.   

Source: WSCF