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Nonprofit Board Competencies in Natural Disasters: Evaluating Effectiveness in Post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans

This study examines competencies of nonprofit boards post-natural disaster, focusing on Katrina-affected areas. It delves into board practices, member roles & organizational effectiveness, offering insights into disaster preparedness. Data is gathered through self-assessment surveys, staff feedback, and triangulation tools, adhering to set standards. Results identify best practices for board development post-disaster. The study hints at scalability for broader application and future research avenues.

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Nonprofit Board Competencies in Natural Disasters: Evaluating Effectiveness in Post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans

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  1. Nonprofit Board Preparedness and Competencies of Effective Organizations in Times of Natural Disaster René Cintrón, Ph.D. ARNOVA, 38th Annual Conference Cleveland, Ohio – November 20, 2009

  2. Background of the Study • Statement of the Problem • Purpose of the Study • The purpose is to evaluate the competencies of nonprofit boards of directors as they relate to organizational effectiveness in the New Orleans, Louisiana areas affected by hurricane Katrina. • Rationale Introduction

  3. What determines organizational effectiveness after a natural disaster? What are the most common board member competencies of nonprofit organization that performed well in a natural disaster situation? What are board best practices observed in situations of major disasters? Research Questions

  4. Board Self-Assessment Questionnaire • Provide the quantitative data needed to evaluate the various competences present • Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations’ Standards for Excellence • Provide data from organizations’ staff members as it relates to organizational effectiveness • Five Additional Questions • Provide tools for triangulation of the information gathered through the questionnaires Research Design

  5. Population, Sample, and Setting Instrumentation / Measures Data Collection and Analysis Validity and Reliability Confidentiality, Privacy, and Anonymity of Data Research Design (cont.)

  6. Data Collection

  7. Principle #1: Mission and Program Principle #2: Governing Body Principle #3: Conflict of Interest Principle #4: Human Resources Principle #5: Financial and Legal Principle #6: Openness Principle #7: Fundraising Principle #8: Public Affairs and Public Policy Standards for Excellence

  8. Contextual Dimension: Understands Context Educational Dimension: Builds Learning Interpersonal Dimension: Nurtures Group Analytical Dimension: Recognizes Complexity Political Dimension: Respects Process Strategic Dimension: Shapes Direction Board development

  9. Data Results and Conclusions

  10. Best Practice Identification & Development © René Cintrón, 2009

  11. Duplication of this same study with different organizations in different situations • Same model focusing on a larger geographical area • Separate some of the segments of this study • Take this a step further with the best practices found Future Research

  12. Questions / Comments

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