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Review for Neighborhood House, Saint Paul, MN, USA
This organization was the best human service organization in the Twin Cities according to the United Way Board Chair in 2007. Since that time, the Board replaced the successful CEO who turned around the organization with a novice in nonprofit management who has failed abysmally. Since that time, the organization has consistently run deficits in recent years resulting in significant cutbacks to the organization's program and thus, their mission. They ended a mutual support program for Latino women that had minimal costs as the group used space in the facility & only require a part-time facilitator. The group allowed immigrant women to mentor new arrivals & supported them on their journey into U.S. The testimony of these women were featured at annual meetings, inspired the design of the new facility and were essential in gaining City and State support for the new facility before City Committees and the State Legislature. After the building was built, the women and their program were cast aside by the new CEO and the Board of Directors.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Replace the leadership of the organization. They have consistently run deficits in recent years resulting in significant cutbacks to the organization's program and thus, their mission. They need a board that is dedicated to achieving excellence programmatically and not in playing politics and favorites with their employees.
How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Somewhat badly
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Some
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Unlikely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
