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Seal of Transparency Bronze (Basic Information) So You Can Be Found - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Seal of Transparency Bronze (Basic Information) So You Can Be Found - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Lets Work Together Earning Your GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency Bronze (Basic Information) So You Can Be Found BRONZE Primary Contact Name*, Job Title, Email*, Telephone Organization Leader The bronze level focuses on basic
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Bronze (Basic Information)
So You Can Be Found
BRONZE
The bronze level focuses on basic qualitative information about your organization.
Primary Contact
Name*, Job Title, Email*, Telephone
Organization Leader
Name*, Email, Term Start Date, Compensation, Short Biography
Organization Co-leader
(Same as above)
Statement from Organizational Leader(s)
Introductory Statement
Other Staff
Type, Name, Title, Compensation, Email, Telephone
Board Chair
Name*, Company/Organization, Term Dates
Board Members
Name, Job Title, Company/Organization
Mission and Areas Served
Mission Statement*, Geographic Area Served*, Area Served Narrative*
Programs
Program Name*, Program Description, Budget, Categorization, Population Served
Categorization
Keywords*, NTEE codes*
Website
Website URL
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Silver (Financial Information)
So You Can Grow Trust
SILVER
The silver level asks about quantitative information, such as financial data. Green* indicates Option A Blue* indicates Option B (must complete either Option A or Option B)
Audited Financial Statements*
Audited Financial Statement*
Fiscal Year*
Fiscal Year*
Revenue*
Contributions, gifts, and grants*, Program service revenue including government fees and contracts, Membership Dues, Net Income from Special Events, Other expenses and amounts, Total Revenue*
Expenses*
Program*, Administration*, Fundraising, Payments to Affiliates, Other expenses and amounts, Total Expenses*
Assets and Liabilities*
Total Assets*, Total Liabilities*, Net Assets or Fund Balance at end of the year*
Fundraising Sources
Up to 3 Sources, Amounts for Each
Funding Needs
Up to 3 Needs, Amounts for Each
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Gold (Goals and Strategies)
So You Can Tell Others About Your Work
GOLD
The gold level is all about impact, asking for qualitative information about your
- rganization.
Impact Summary
3-5 Sentence Impact Summary
Goals
What is your organization aiming to accomplish?*
Strategies
What are your strategies for making this happen?*
Capabilities
What are your organization’s capabilities for doing this?*
Indicators
How will your organization know if you are making progress?*
Progress
What have and haven’t you accomplished so far?*
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Platinum (Progress + Results)
So You Can Show the Change You’re Making
PLATINUM
The platinum level is all about sharing the numbers behind your organizational story.
- 1. Identify your metrics
Start with the Common Results Catalog if you need help.
- 2. Share your total results + progress year over year
- 3. Add narrative and context
- 4. Tie it to your programs
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The values that guide Platinum:
- It’s your choice
- Share what you have & use:
- Everyone can share
- We value improvement – “Be Better”
www.guidestar.org/platinum
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Thinking through your metrics
- 1. Identify publicly shared metrics
- 2. Discuss and narrow the list (if needed)
- 3. Get final approval
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www.guidestar.org/update
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