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Accreditation
Addressing Practices in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
In many ways, this last year has created a crossroads for human service organizations. The effects of the
READ MORETips for Virtual Reviews
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, COA made adaptations to the Site Visit, a foundational part of the accreditation review. Incorporating feedback from our volunteers and organizations, the new virtual review options both allow organizations to
READ MORECOA Benchmarking: Meeting the Need for Data
In 2016, COA began our 2020 strategic planning process. We talked with and surveyed our network on their reasons for seeking COA accreditation and how we could provide even more value to their experience. One recurring theme was the need for data.
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Admin/Management
Change is Inevitable: Executive Leadership Transition
A big thank you to Peer Reviewer and Executive Director of Champions for Children, Inc. Amy Haile for this
READ MORECOA Benchmarking: Meeting the Need for Data
In 2016, COA began our 2020 strategic planning process. We talked with and surveyed our network on their reasons for seeking COA accreditation and how we could provide even more value to their experience. One recurring theme was the need for data.
READ MORESocial Distancing and COVID-19 Safety at Work: A Roundup of Resources
As we head into winter with the pandemic still raging, we wish our entire COA community health and safety. We know that many of our organizations provide essential services and have quickly implemented practices to reduce the spread of COVID-19. On
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Community
Addressing Practices in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
In many ways, this last year has created a crossroads for human service organizations. The effects of the
READ MOREChange is Inevitable: Executive Leadership Transition
A big thank you to Peer Reviewer and Executive Director of Champions for Children, Inc. Amy Haile for this guest post! Few nonprofit organizations are prepared for the transition of executive leadership that is coming and the impact it will have
READ MORESocial Distancing and COVID-19 Safety at Work: A Roundup of Resources
As we head into winter with the pandemic still raging, we wish our entire COA community health and safety. We know that many of our organizations provide essential services and have quickly implemented practices to reduce the spread of COVID-19. On
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Service Delivery
COA Benchmarking: Meeting the Need for Data
In 2016, COA began our 2020 strategic planning process. We talked with and surveyed our network on their
READ MOREUPDATED: Help, I’m Mandated! Now What? Choosing an Accreditor
Note: This post was originally published in 2017. Now that it's 2020, we decided to give it an update. The core information remains the same. Social service agencies across the world have voluntarily risen to the challenge of
READ MOREBusiness Continuity Planning: Taking it from the Backburner to Front and Center
A big thank you to Whitney Claire Thomey from the Nonprofit Risk Management Center for this guest post! Certain aspects of the risk management discipline are more compelling than others. It’s easy to see how Enterprise Risk Management
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