The Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE), a nonprofit resource center dedicated to helping nonprofits succeed, is excited to launch the 7 Actionable Principles for a Strong Social Sector. Building on themes from 10 discussion sessions with 67 community members, and several leading national frameworks for nonprofit health and impact, the 7 Actionable Principles aim to create a shared understanding of what makes a healthy nonprofit and build a supportive learning community of nonprofits and funders.
These principles offer a common language around key and proven practices, informed by the community, that enable the social sector to be more effective, make better use of resources and increase community impact. Some of the concepts and resources may already be a matter of course for your organization, and others may be new or even uncomfortable. Encouraging open reflection on and imagination for new ways of thinking and working, the principles are built on values of curiosity, inclusivity and trail and error – not perfection. They are meant to be deliberate and ongoing, push forward imaginative ideas and create community solutions.
Over the coming months, Virginia Main Street (VMS) will highlight each of the 7 Actionable Principles through the Firm Principles, Flexible Paths Series and explore further how they can help nonprofit organizations build organizational and community health and resilience. Stay tuned!
At the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, our vision is equitable, thriving and just communities powered by healthy nonprofits, and our mission is to be a champion, learning partners, and advisor for Virginia nonprofits.
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