Reference no: EM132159510

A small grassroots organization has been running a food pantry for about five years. They are located in the community center of a local church. The church is its only major partner. They typically open about two days per week and provide food for local families that stop in. The hours of operation are a bit inconsistent. Most of their donations, of late, have come from the church. Sometimes, they collect hats, scarves and gloves to distribute during winter months. It's nothing formal. They collect whatever is donated and distributed to local families who can use it. For the first time in five years, the pantry is bare, no donations or contributions are coming in, and very few families are stopping by. The church is thinking that it may be time to end the partnership. You recently joined the board of directors to gain some exposure to nonprofits; and at your first board meeting, they mention that they may be shutting down the food pantry and the church may be ending its partnership. Based on your reading to date, what actions would you recommend that the organization take before closing?

Things to consider:

-What are some of the inconsistencies presented in this case study?

-What immediate actions should the board consider before closing the organization?

-What type of evaluation should the board consider and why?

-How is the organization funded?