news and events header
Bookmark and Share

Checklist of Human Resource Management Indicators for Nonprofit Organizations

The checklist indicators represent what is needed to have a healthy, well-managed organization. Since it is a self-assessment tool, organizations should evaluate themselves honestly against each issue and use the response to change or strengthen its administrative operations.

checklist


Ratings:

Each indicator is rated based on its importance to the operation and effectiveness of any nonprofit organization. The ratings are:

E:

Indicators with an "E" are essential or basic requirements to the operations of all nonprofit organizations. Organizations which do not meet the requirements of these indicators could place their organizations in jeopardy.

R:

An "R" rating signifies that these indicators are recommended as standard practice for effective nonprofit organizations.

A:

Additional indicators which organizations can implement to enhance and strengthen their management operations and activities are rated with an "A".


Checklist Responses:

Organizations can respond in one of three ways to each indicator used:

1. Needs work - An indicator that is marked as "Needs Work" implies that work has been done towards achieving this goal. The organization is aware of the need for this indicator, and is working towards attaining it.

2. Met - All indicators marked as "Met" demonstrate that the organization has fulfilled as essential management need. However, the organization should review these indicators in the future to be sure that their management remains healthy in view of the many internal and external changes which constantly occur in all organizations.

3. N/A - Indicators marked as "N/A" can mean several things, including: - the indicator is not applicable to the management operations of this organization - the organization is not sure of the need to meet the requirements of this indicator - the organization has not met, nor is working on this indicator presently, but may address it in the future.

All organizations should take note: All responses to indicators should be reviewed carefully to see if they could improve management operations. Indicators checked "N/A" due to uncertain applicability to the organization must be further reviewed to determine if they should become a part of "doing business." If the assessors simply do not know what the indicator means, further information may be needed to accurately assess the feasibility of its application. Indicators marked "N/A" because they have not been met but that apply to the organization, may require immediate attention. Technical assistance, consulting, or training may be required to implement these indicators.

The indicators in this checklist should be informative and thought provoking. It is a useful tool if an organization is experiencing management problems, to help pinpoint any weaknesses so action can be taken or assistance sought to improve the organization's health. All organizations should use the checklist to re-assess themselves periodically to ensure compliance with established rules and regulations, and to continue improving administrative health through the indicator's helpful suggestions.

Contact your account manager for more information at (866) 508-7306



Quick Links