Oklahoma Center For Nonprofits Inc

EMPOWERING NONPROFITS TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE IN THEIR MISSIONS.THE OKLAHOMA CENTER FOR NONPROFITS IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION EQUIPPING AND STRENGTHENING THE OKLAHOMA NONPROFIT SECTOR THROUGH TRAINING, CONSULTING, ADVOCACY, MEMBERSHIP, NETWORKING, AND AWARDS.

"ONE" OKLAHOMA NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE AWARDS:THE OKLAHOMA NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE AWARDS PROGRAM IS THE CENTER'S SIGNATURE RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR NONPROFITS STATEWIDE. TWENTY-ONE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ARE SELECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMMISSION FOR EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE AND HONORED AT AN EVENT EACH APRIL. THE SELECTION COMMISSION WORKS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO NOMINATE AND SELECT THE 21 NONPROFITS HONORED. THE 21 NONPROFITS EACH RECEIVE A CASH AWARD OF $5,000-$10,000 THAT MAY BE USED AT THEIR DISCRETION (OPERATING OR PROGRAM FUNDS). HONOREES ARE DESIGNATED INTO SEVEN CATEGORIES: ARTS AND HUMANITIES, COMMUNITY, EDUCATION, HEALTH SERVICES, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, YOUTH SERVICES, AND GENERAL IMPACT.

"VISIONS" A CELEBRATION OF NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP AWARDS: THE VISIONS AWARDS PROGRAM HONORS SIX INDIVIDUALS WHO ACT AS AGENTS OF CHANGE IN THE COMMUNITY, PROVIDING LEADERSHIP TO ENRICH AND ENLIVEN THOSE WHOM THEY SERVE. THOSE HONORED ARE THOUGHTFUL, PASSIONATE, TENACIOUS AND CREATIVE IN SEEKING SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS THAT EFFECT TANGIBLE IMPACT TO CHANGE. MEMBERSHIP: AS A SERVICE OF THE CENTER, WE OFFER MEMBERSHIP TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT OKLAHOMA. MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE BASED ON ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGET SIZES AND ARE EFFECTIVE FOR ONE YEAR. MEMBERS RECEIVE DISCOUNTS ON CENTER TRAINING PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS DISCOUNTS ON GOODS AND SERVICES THAT INCLUDE DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS INSURANCE, TECHNOLOGY, OFFICE SUPPLIES, ETC. AS OF THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR THE CENTER HAD 956 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AS MEMBERS. POLICY & OUTREACH: NONPROFITS ARE EDUCATED ON THE RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING ADVOCACY AND ARE UPDATED ON LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS THAT AFFECT THE NONPROFIT SECTOR. LEGISLATORS ARE EDUCATED ABOUT THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF NONPROFIT WORK. THE OKLAHOMA CENTER FOR NONPROFITS ENGAGES IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES WHEN NECESSARY. WITHIN THE PAST FISCAL YEAR, THE CENTER ASSISTED THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND OKLAHOMA NONPROFIT COUNCIL IN EDUCATING THE SECTOR ON AVAILABLE ARPA FUNDS, AND APPLICATION WHICH BENEFITED 213 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH OVER $12 MILLION IN RELIEF FUNDING. SHARED PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM: PROVIDING FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR NONPROFITS' DAY-TO-DAY ACCOUNTING PROCESSES AND RECORD KEEPING. WITHIN THE PAST FISCAL YEAR, THE CENTER HAS PROVIDED 579 HOURS OF SHARED SERVICES PROGRAMMING TO 20 INDIVIDUAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. CHESAPEAKE COMMUNITY PLAZA: 7.37 ACRES WHICH HOUSES 30 NONPROFIT AGENCIES AS TENANTS. SPACE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE QUALITY OFFICE LEASE SPACE, COMMON MEETING AND CONFERENCE ROOMS, AND INTERNET AND TELEPHONE NETWORKS TO NONPROFIT AGENCIES AT A BELOW MARKET LEASE EXPENSE.

TRAINING AND CONSULTING:THE CENTER PROVIDES EXECUTIVE EDUCATION THROUGH TRAINING WORKSHOPS AND CONSULTING PROJECTS DESIGNED TO BUILD CAPACITY IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. ATTENDEES INCLUDE NONPROFIT BOARD MEMBERS, EXECUTIVE AND PROGRAM STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND OTHER NONPROFIT STAKEHOLDERS. SUBJECTSFOR TRAINING AND CONSULTATION INCLUDE BOARD GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT, NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT, ACCOUNTING, FUNDRAISING, ETHICS, LEGAL ISSUES, MARKETING AND OPERATIONS. IN THE PAST FISCAL YEAR, THE CENTER HAS PROVIDED 13 INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING PROJECTS AND 168 TRAINING SESSIONS WITH ATTENDENCE OF 2,435 INDIVIDUALS FROM THE OKLAHOMA NONPROFIT SECTOR.

STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE: CREATED BY THE MARYLAND ASSOCIATION OF NONPROFITS, THE STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE CLINIC SERIES IS A 4-PART SERIES ADDRESSING EIGHT GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND 55 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY AND EFFICIENCY OF FIDUCIARY AND ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT. THE PRINCIPLES EXCEED THE MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NONPROFITS AND ADDRESS BOARD GOVERNANCE, MISSION, PROGRAMS, ACCOUNTING, HUMAN RESOURCES, LEGAL AND ETHICAL COMPLIANCE, FUNDRAISING, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PUBLIC POLICY LOBBYING.