Case Study: Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America

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Introduction Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) social service organization that provides guidance for young boys and girls that lack normal parental and family relationships. This organization offers one-on-one mentor relationships that are designed to make a difference in the youth they serve. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is committed to the principle that every boy and girl needs adult companionship and it encourages mature, responsible men and women to offer friendship and counsel to boys and girls who have been deprived of such support from their fathers, mothers, and other adult family members. History This uniquely successful program was brought to life by the passionate personal giving of a young…show more content…
As nonprofit organizations grow their administrative expenses also grow. Keeping this expense low can become increasingly difficult in competitive employment markets. BBBSA has an internal achievement goal of 10% growth each year which requires new sources of funding, more volunteers, more collaborative efforts and more staff. The reality of lofty growth goals is that reduced funding opportunities can make for an environment that forces organizations to diversifying funding sources rather than suggesting diversification. From 2007 to 2008 BBBSA made notable modifications to its market investments by cutting such chance opportunities in half from $2,426,812 to $1,045,470 while keeping fundraising and administrative expenses relatively unchanged to help survive downturns in economic…show more content…
The success of this organizations stems from the outlined principles mentioned above of diversified financial support, a well thought out and researched plan of implementing programming, an effective mission, collaboration and a passion for a common cause. These elements together are the building blocks to a successful nonprofit organization and BBBSA have taken these building blocks and created a strong organization that will positively affect the lives of children for decades. References Beiswinger, George L. 1985. One to One: The Story of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Movement in America. Philadelphia: Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report Year ended December 31, 2008, Morison Loym LLP Charity Navigator, June 18, 2009. http://www.charitynavigator.org/index. cfm?bay=search. summary &orgid=5082 Big Brother Big Sisters of America. June 15, 2009 http://www.bbbs.org/site/c.diJKKYPLJvH/ b.1539751/ k.BDB6/Home.htm Mentor Michigan. June 18, 2009. http://www.michigan.gov/mentormichigan/0,1607,7-193-- 110977--,00.html Furano, Kathryn. 1993. Big Brothers Big Sisters: A Study of Program Practices. Philadelphia: Public/Private Ventures.   Big Brothers Big Sisters

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