Both depend on a strong independent sector that, in turn, depends on effective organizations that adapt and thrive in a fast-changing world. Greater organizational effectiveness can provide the margin of excellence that nonprofits need to absorb the increasing workload of the coming decades, as the nation continues to age, the government continues to devolve, and the information age continues to evolve. GEO is uniquely positioned to influence the effectiveness of philanthropic and nonprofit organizations. GEO s mission Advance and expand organizational effectiveness practices in and by the philanthropic community GEO s vision Nonprofit organizations are stronger, more effective, and more capable of thriving in a rapidly changing environment. Philanthropic and nonprofit organizations integrate organizational effectiveness into all aspects of their organizations.
Organizational effectiveness is central to accomplishing their mission.
Grantmakers effectively utilize organizational effectiveness program approaches that are appropriate to their constituents and communities. Grantmaking organizations are more effective, accountable, and responsive to the communities they serve. There is a community of diverse organizations and groups engaged in dialogue, learning, and active exchange of information about effective organizational effectiveness work. The utilization of organizational effectiveness practices in and by the philanthropic and nonprofit community is accelerated. GEO s goals Promote and advocate for the use of philanthropic resources to advance nonprofit organizational effectiveness.