Building Ethical Organization: Assignment for – HSM 230, Week 7

Summary

Building an ethical organization is a big task. Students learn how to set goals, mission and values for a community-based kitchen for hungry children. The document explains how to involve owners, staff, volunteers and the community.

The Organization's Purpose

Nida’s Place is a non-profit community-based kitchen. It aims to serve hungry children and adults in the community. The kitchen will provide healthy meals and snacks.

Mission Statement

The mission statement describes the organization's purpose. It was developed with input from owners, staff and the community. The mission is to fight hunger for children of all cultures through donations.

Values Statement

The values statement outlines the core priorities of the organization. It emphasizes respect, compassion and generosity. No child will be turned away based on race, creed, colour, disability, or income.

Funding and Ethics

Funding will come from private donations, community donations, and federal and state funding. The organization will follow all rules and regulations. Surplus funds will be reinvested to help more people.

Key terms

mission statement

A statement describing the overall purpose of an organization.

values statement

A statement representing the core priorities in the organization’s culture.

non-profit organization

An organization that is not primarily concerned with making a profit.

community-based

An organization that is rooted in and serves the local community.

ethical development

The process of creating an organization that operates with a strong sense of morality.

stakeholders

The owners, staff, volunteers, and community involved in the organization.

Questions this document helps with

• How do you involve the community in setting an organization's goals?
• What should a mission statement include?
• How can a values statement guide an organization's actions?

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