Foundations and Nonprofit Effectiveness

The Foundation has developed this very simple and brief case for foundations to be engaged in promoting and supporting nonprofit organizational development, along with a few resource ideas for foundations and nonprofits.

Foundations and Nonprofit Effectiveness
Ten Ways Foundation Can Get Involved in Organizational Development

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Fusion Model

The Babcock Foundation recognizes that there are many good models for understanding OD and organizational effectiveness. We have used the attached "Fusion model" in our annual OD Gatherings and are pleased to share it with others.

Fusion Model

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Lessons Learned from MRBF's Organizational Development Program

Contains lessons from the perspective of nonprofit organizations and the Foundation.

Lessons Learned from MRBF's Organizational Development Program

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Working for the Long Haul: OD for Community Organizations

The perspectives and lessons of a number of nonprofit leaders who have been engaged in OD work over the long term. Includes a description of the components of effective organizations.

Full Paper: Working for the Long Haul: OD for Community Organizations
Part 1: Table of Contents and Executive Summary
Part 2: Components of an Effective Organization
Part 3: Case Examples of Approaches to OD Work and Lessons Learned
Part 4: Descriptions of Organizations Interviewed