The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate you knowledge to perform a SWOT analysis and an intervention plan based on your findings.
In addition to your 9 pages Assignment submit your SWOT diagram. The SWOT diagram is located in the presentation area. Is attached at the bottom of the paper is the example please use these as is required. The diagram with columns contain the actual findings.
Please cover everything listed below (in no particular order)
Discuss in detail your internal analysis of the Strengths & Weaknesses of your field-placement.
Discuss in detail your external analysis of the Opportunities and Threats of your field-placement.
From your SWOT analysis determine an issue or problem that can be improved upon. This problem may be compromising the effectiveness and
efficiency of a program or area, which ultimately impacts the communities served.
What resources will you utilize to create an action plan for intervention to address issue or problem you have identified?
Discuss in detail why you choose those resources.
How will you evaluate the effectiveness of your intervention plan?
Writing expectations include competency in the following:
Sentence Structure
Spelling
Focus and Organization
Introduction and/or Thesis Statement and a Conclusion
Must be double-spaced with 1-inch margins and typed in 12-point Times New Roman.
Your Essay should have a Title Page and Reference Page.
Essays should be proofread for spelling and grammar mistakes.
You must cite all texts used, including page numbers to avoid plagiarism
You should use a minimum of 2-3 sources from the Touro library in support of your Signature Assignment.
Your essay should be 9 pages of text. This is in addition to the title and reference pages.
- Leonard, K. (2019, March 12). SWOT analysis of a nonprofit organization. Chron. https://smallbusiness.chron.com/swot-analysis-nonprofit-organization-4407.html
American Express Co SWOT Analysis. (2019). American Express Company SWOT Analysis, 1–9. Retrieved from EBSCO multi-search database in the TUW library
- Leonard, K. (2019) SWOT analysis of a nonprofit organization. Chron. Retrieved from https://smallbusiness.chron.com/swot-analysis-nonprofit-organization-4407.html
- Parsons, N. (2021, February 2). What is a SWOT analysis and how to do it right (with examples). Live Plan. https://www.liveplan.com/blog/what-is-a-swot-analysis-and-how-to-do-it-right-with-examples/
- Ansery, A. S. (2021, April 15). Internal strengths and weaknesses in SWOT of the organization. Career Cliff. https://www.careercliff.com/internal-strengths-and-weaknesses-in-swot-of-organization/
Videos:
- Professor Wolters. (2019, September 2). SWOT analysis explained correctly [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/yIXSSu9H5OM (5:03)
- Nutshell Brainery. (2022, February 4). How to do a SWOT analysis [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW2HxE2-1LA (18:25)
- Los Angeles Mission https://losangelesmission.org/
Survey Among Staff Members for school assignment.
| Strengths | Weaknesses | Opportunities | Threats |
| Discipleship program. Effective program for men and women Organized system Treat the community with dignity and respect. Mission driven. | Administration supportProper Training Under Staff Poor parking structure Volunteer commitment! Not enough emergency beds for women Under qualified staff Not supported by supervisors Lack of support and poor communication among departments | The sources provided to studentMore housing for women Follow up with graduate students. Training of staff for emergency events Community outreach More Training for Staff Bilingual staff Promote the program to reach out to a larger homeless community. Additional beds for women | Poor collaboration among department.Proper use of funds The environment around the mission Covid-19 Loosing sponsors Not enough volunteers |
The board of directors comprises individuals who are entrusted with the responsibility of making pivotal decisions that align with the organization’s mission, strategy, and goals. They aim to uphold the public’s interest through the organization’s work and act as a legal voice for it.
This is the report of directors from case manager, The Outreach, Ministry and Education department. The participation was in a in person interview . The interview was to employees with positions at different levels this include directors of the department. who have daily contact with clients, groups, and the community. The participants were given a disclosed noticed of the information share will be confidential.
In the interview participants of males and females of ages 28-62 and employees of 2-20 years working at the Mission.
Sample SWOT
| Strengths (List here anything you can think of that makes your field placement amazing!) Strong summer camp programs Dedicated, passionate staff and volunteers Valuable services provided Long history and deep roots Resiliency – survival despite adverse conditions Great summer camp property on a lake | Weaknesses (What isn’t quite the way it should be yet? What is missing?) Poor fundraising history Poor and aging facilities Volunteer, staff burnout Inefficient or nonexistent business systems Small volunteer base Declining financial support |
| Opportunities (List here any potential opportunities to really push your field placement forward.) Using alternate facilities Developing partnerships with other programs Emerging volunteer sources Competitively priced 100 year anniversary in 2 years Untapped fundraising constituencies | Threats (List here anything that is getting in your way of achieving goals, mission or vision.) Competitor programming Certain programs losing funding sources Economy reduces funds for programs, philanthropy Hard to measure impact of certain programs Cash flow / external debts |