Question 1

How much a nonprofit spends on fundraising is a method of financial performance measurement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

This concept was developed as a way for businesses to obtain a balanced perspective on performance by combining financial data with other considerations.

Accepted Answer

A) Financial ratios 
B)  Balanced scorecard 
C)  Common indicators 
D)  Cost-benefit analysis 
A) Financial ratios 
B)  Balanced scorecard 
C)  Common indicators 
D)  Cost-benefit analysis B

Question 3

A CEO of a nonprofit organization is electronically filing a notice to inform the Internal Revenue Service the organization exists. The CEO is filing a(an):

Accepted Answer

A)  Form 1024 
B)  e-Postcard. 
C)  intent to incorporate. 
D)  common indicator. 
A)  Form 1024 
B)  e-Postcard. 
C)  intent to incorporate. 
D)  common indicator. B

Question 4

In its proper definition, this term involves comparisons among organizations, either at the macro or at the micro level.

Accepted Answer

A)  Benchmarking 
B)  Performance evaluations 
C)  Accreditation 
D)  Cost-benefit analysis 
A)  Benchmarking 
B)  Performance evaluations 
C)  Accreditation 
D)  Cost-benefit analysis

Question 5

A private sector corporation is making a large donation to a nonprofit organization in order to demonstrate community support. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  a financial ratio. 
B)  a logic model. 
C)  impact investing. 
D)  self-regulation. 
A)  a financial ratio. 
B)  a logic model. 
C)  impact investing. 
D)  self-regulation.

Question 6

The CEO of a nonprofit organization is conducting a study comparing the costs of conducting a fundraising program to the amount of funds raised. The CEO is conducting a(an):

Accepted Answer

A)  benchmarking program. 
B)  dashboard analysis. 
C)  a logic model. 
D)  a cost-benefit analysis. 
A)  benchmarking program. 
B)  dashboard analysis. 
C)  a logic model. 
D)  a cost-benefit analysis.

Question 7

This concept adds social return to financial return in order to generate a single dollar amount that could be used as an indicator of the organization's performance and value.

Accepted Answer

A)  Social return on investment 
B)  Statistical benchmarking 
C)  Blended value 
D)  Corporate benchmarking 
A)  Social return on investment 
B)  Statistical benchmarking 
C)  Blended value 
D)  Corporate benchmarking

Question 8

__________ is what gets created when investors invest and organizations act to pursue their mission.

Accepted Answer

A)  Value 
B)  Accountability 
C)  Goal displacement 
D)  Cost-benefit 
A)  Value 
B)  Accountability 
C)  Goal displacement 
D)  Cost-benefit

Question 9

Analyze the four key variables of the United Way outcomes model.

Accepted Answer

The United Way outcomes model focuses on

Question 10

Name and explain the three principal mechanisms by which nonprofits are held accountable.

Accepted Answer

Nonprofits are held accountable through

Question 11

This entity, formed in 2001, provides standards for nonprofits that are among the best known and most widely cited in the news media.

Accepted Answer

A)  The Wise Giving Alliance 
B)  Independent Sector 
C)  The Finance Committee of the U.S. Senate 
D)  Charity Navigator 
A)  The Wise Giving Alliance 
B)  Independent Sector 
C)  The Finance Committee of the U.S. Senate 
D)  Charity Navigator

Question 12

A nonprofit organization has placed an equal employment opportunity statement on all its organization's promotional materials. The organization is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

A)  accountability. 
B)  performance. 
C)  effectiveness. 
D)  efficiency 
A)  accountability. 
B)  performance. 
C)  effectiveness. 
D)  efficiency

Question 13

Which government entity grants nonprofits their charters?

Accepted Answer

A)  The federal government 
B)  State governments 
C)  County governments 
D)  City governments 
A)  The federal government 
B)  State governments 
C)  County governments 
D)  City governments

Question 14

Requirements of the law include the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Pension Protection Act of 2006.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A certificate or "seal of approval" by a charity watchdog tells potential donors that your nonprofit is beyond reproach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which assessment tool is meant to determine an organization's success in accomplishing its mission, or program effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cost-benefit analysis 
B)  Financial ratio approach 
C)  Outcomes approach 
D)  Peer analysis 
A)  Cost-benefit analysis 
B)  Financial ratio approach 
C)  Outcomes approach 
D)  Peer analysis

Question 17

Examine and explain the benefits of participating in a best practice accreditation program.

Accepted Answer

Participating in a best practice accredi

Question 18

Draw a basic logic model for a program that is offered by a nonprofit organization that you are familiar with. Explain and label each part of your model.

Accepted Answer

I am familiar with a nonprofit organizat

Question 19

Nonprofit managers should be committed to performance measurement but:

Accepted Answer

A)  should not become overly focused on it to the detriment of their mission. 
B)  should be aware that they might be using the wrong measurement tool. 
C)  not if it takes too long to implement. 
D)  not to accountability measures. 
A)  should not become overly focused on it to the detriment of their mission. 
B)  should be aware that they might be using the wrong measurement tool. 
C)  not if it takes too long to implement. 
D)  not to accountability measures.

Question 20

Benchmarking is a way for nonprofits to compare themselves among other similar organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

How much a nonprofit spends on fundraising is a method of financial performance measurement.

This concept was developed as a way for businesses to obtain a balanced perspective on performance by combining financial data with other considerations.

A CEO of a nonprofit organization is electronically filing a notice to inform the Internal Revenue Service the organization exists. The CEO is filing a(an):

In its proper definition, this term involves comparisons among organizations, either at the macro or at the micro level.

A private sector corporation is making a large donation to a nonprofit organization in order to demonstrate community support. This is an example of:

The CEO of a nonprofit organization is conducting a study comparing the costs of conducting a fundraising program to the amount of funds raised. The CEO is conducting a(an):

This concept adds social return to financial return in order to generate a single dollar amount that could be used as an indicator of the organization's performance and value.

__________ is what gets created when investors invest and organizations act to pursue their mission.

Analyze the four key variables of the United Way outcomes model.

Name and explain the three principal mechanisms by which nonprofits are held accountable.

This entity, formed in 2001, provides standards for nonprofits that are among the best known and most widely cited in the news media.

A nonprofit organization has placed an equal employment opportunity statement on all its organization's promotional materials. The organization is demonstrating:

Which government entity grants nonprofits their charters?

Requirements of the law include the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Pension Protection Act of 2006.

A certificate or "seal of approval" by a charity watchdog tells potential donors that your nonprofit is beyond reproach.

Which assessment tool is meant to determine an organization's success in accomplishing its mission, or program effectiveness?

Examine and explain the benefits of participating in a best practice accreditation program.

Draw a basic logic model for a program that is offered by a nonprofit organization that you are familiar with. Explain and label each part of your model.

Nonprofit managers should be committed to performance measurement but:

Benchmarking is a way for nonprofits to compare themselves among other similar organizations.

Nonprofit Management As a Profession and a Field of Study

Overview of the Nonprofit Sector

Theories of the Nonprofit Sector and Nonprofit Organizations

Nonprofit Governing Boards

Executive Leadership

Strategic Planning and Strategic Management

Collaborations, Partnerships, and Mergers

Managing Staff and Service Volunteers

Marketing and Communications

Advocacy and Lobbying

Financial Management

Philanthropic Fundraising

Earned Income Strategies

Government Grants and Contracts

Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Governing and Managing International and Global Organizations

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Exam 6: Ensuring Accountability and Measuring Performance

How much a nonprofit spends on fundraising is a method of financial performance measurement.

This concept was developed as a way for businesses to obtain a balanced perspective on performance by combining financial data with other considerations.

A CEO of a nonprofit organization is electronically filing a notice to inform the Internal Revenue Service the organization exists. The CEO is filing a(an):

In its proper definition, this term involves comparisons among organizations, either at the macro or at the micro level.

A private sector corporation is making a large donation to a nonprofit organization in order to demonstrate community support. This is an example of:

The CEO of a nonprofit organization is conducting a study comparing the costs of conducting a fundraising program to the amount of funds raised. The CEO is conducting a(an):

This concept adds social return to financial return in order to generate a single dollar amount that could be used as an indicator of the organization's performance and value.

__________ is what gets created when investors invest and organizations act to pursue their mission.

Analyze the four key variables of the United Way outcomes model.

Name and explain the three principal mechanisms by which nonprofits are held accountable.

This entity, formed in 2001, provides standards for nonprofits that are among the best known and most widely cited in the news media.

A nonprofit organization has placed an equal employment opportunity statement on all its organization's promotional materials. The organization is demonstrating:

Which government entity grants nonprofits their charters?

Requirements of the law include the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Pension Protection Act of 2006.

A certificate or "seal of approval" by a charity watchdog tells potential donors that your nonprofit is beyond reproach.

Which assessment tool is meant to determine an organization's success in accomplishing its mission, or program effectiveness?

Examine and explain the benefits of participating in a best practice accreditation program.

Draw a basic logic model for a program that is offered by a nonprofit organization that you are familiar with. Explain and label each part of your model.

Nonprofit managers should be committed to performance measurement but:

Benchmarking is a way for nonprofits to compare themselves among other similar organizations.

Nonprofit Management As a Profession and a Field of Study

Overview of the Nonprofit Sector

Theories of the Nonprofit Sector and Nonprofit Organizations

Nonprofit Governing Boards

Executive Leadership

Strategic Planning and Strategic Management

Collaborations, Partnerships, and Mergers

Managing Staff and Service Volunteers

Marketing and Communications

Advocacy and Lobbying

Financial Management

Philanthropic Fundraising

Earned Income Strategies

Government Grants and Contracts

Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Governing and Managing International and Global Organizations

Filters