Organizational Structure

An Overview

Structure

• Is the framework around which the group is organized

• Gives members clear guidelines for how to proceed

• Binds members together • Is inevitable

Three elements of structure

• Some kind of governance • Rules by which the organization operates • A distribution of work

Four tasks of community work

• Envisioning desired changes • Transforming the community • Planning for integration • Supporting the efforts of those working to

promote change

Roles in community organizations

• Steering committee • Coordinating council • The executive director • Task forces • Action committees • Support committees • Community trustees • Grantmakers • Support and partner organizations

Linking these roles together for small, medium, and larger groups

How do you structure a community organization?

• Choose the relative formality your organization will have

• Discuss the best structure for your organization

• Choose your organization's structure