Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits, Inc.
Empowering nonprofits to achieve excellence in their missions.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Training, Leadership, and Capacity Building Initiatives
OKCNP’s leadership and capacity building initiatives embolden the nonprofit workforce to grow within their organizations, prepare for leadership roles, and maximize their talents to effectively further the mission of their organizations. In addition to our leadership and capacity building initiatives, OKCNP offers numerous summits, webinars, and workshops that holistically address topics critical to the success of nonprofits such as board governance, leadership, sustainability, management, fiduciary oversight, government relations, and resource development. Because of the breadth of resources and expertise OKCNP provides, we can effectively reach organizations at the management, board, and donor levels and encourage efficient nonprofit organizations that operate according to best practices and at the peak of productivity.
Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence (ONE) Awards
The Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits conceived the Oklahoma Nonprofit Excellence (ONE) Awards to honor the amazing work that nonprofit organizations are doing the state of Oklahoma. These dedicated organizations are changing the landscape of human services and community assistance. We choose to honor their achievements with recognition and funding. Three finalists in each of eight categories will receive at least $5000, with the overall winner receiving a $10,000 grant. The Center proudly honors 24 nonprofits across Oklahoma who have demonstrated excellence within their organizations and throughout their community. The nonprofits are selected by 12 state leaders that comprise the ONE Awards Selection Commission. Honorees do not apply for the awards, but are nominated and selected by the ONE Awards Selection Commission. The Commission is composed of Oklahomans from throughout the state that represent a wide variety of backgrounds and interests. They are esteemed individuals who donate their time and expertise to selecting and nominating Oklahoma nonprofits in the service categories listed below. They meet twice over the several-month process to nominate and select nonprofits. Following the initial nomination, the nonprofits are asked to submit an in-depth application.
Visions: A Celebration of Nonprofit Leadership
In 2011, the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits launched the Visions awards to recognize and celebrate the exemplary service of Oklahoma’s nonprofit leaders. The honorees selected for recognition at Visions have dedicated their lives and careers to ensure the success of nonprofit organizations essential to Oklahoma’s communities. Visions currently honors distinguished individuals in five categories:The Special Recognition Award will go to a nonprofit staff member (not an executive director) who goes above and beyond the call of duty in his or her job. This unsung hero in an organization helps to support the nonprofit, live out the mission and act as an ambassador to fellow staff, clients and the community.The Lifetime Achievement Award will go to a community leader(s) who has demonstrated a commitment to the sector. This philanthropic leader(s), time and time again, has provided guidance and direction for various causes, missions and campaigns thanks to their dedication and volunteerism in the community and state.The Pat Potts Visionary Award will go to a nonprofit executive who has dedicated a lifetime to a charitable initiative of his or her vision. This tenacious, skilled and respected nonprofit leader has changed lives through their thoughtful leadership and commitment to excellence in all they do for this nonprofit.The Rodney Bivens Innovation Award will go to a visionary leader(s) or volunteer(s) honors an individual(s) who created a charitable initiative through exceptional vision and, in a very short period of time, impacted the community through innovation and creativity. This award celebrates the boldness of new initiatives designed to quickly address a problem with an inventive solution.The President’s Award honors an individual that may not fit perfectly into another award category. The honoree is chosen by the Center’s President and CEO.
Shared Financial Services
While most nonprofit organizations hire or have access to basic bookkeeping services, oversight by a Certified Public Accountant or individual(s) with strong nonprofit finance experience is expensive and, many times, cost-prohibitive. Additionally, nonprofit organizations face more intense scrutiny from both the IRS and the philanthropic community to account for donor funds received and how those are used appropriately for program delivery. OKCNP’s Shared Financial Services aids nonprofits to better prepare staff and board members with monthly statements that are more easily understood and have greater accuracy. Our staff meets with the nonprofit manager or board finance chair on a regular basis, helps prepare reports, reviews financial statements, makes corrections or suggestions for better accuracy, attends finance committee meetings and attends board meetings. Additionally, OKCNP will assist with payroll filing, financial issues related to HR, and reconciliation of statements.
Consulting
OKCNP also offers customized consulting services covering a wide range of areas that help build and transform nonprofits. Our team of experts combines decades of on-the-ground experience in the nonprofit sector to assist organizations in achieving a greater impact in their communities. The Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits can help build and transform an organization at any stage of growth through custom-tailored consultation in the following areas:Strategic PlanningBoard DevelopmentLeadership Development – Team Building, Facilitation, Coaching and HR AssistanceFinancial ServicesMarketingFundraisingSuccession PlanningOrganizational Structuring and/or ReviewFacilitation ServicesMerger Discussions (3rd party facilitation)
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Total number of organization members
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of training workshops
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Training, Leadership, and Capacity Building Initiatives
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Numbers are based on a Fiscal Year that runs July-June.
Number of individuals attending community events or trainings
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Training, Leadership, and Capacity Building Initiatives
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Numbers reflect training attendance within OKCNP's Fiscal Year of July-June.
Number of clients reporting increased knowledge after educational programs
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Not tracked in 2019.
Total dollar amount of scholarship awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of students who receive scholarship funds and/or tuition assistance
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits (OKCNP) aims to equip Oklahoma nonprofits with the knowledge and tools to effectively build capacity and achieve maximum impact; thereby, strengthening the nonprofit sector and the hundreds of communities it serves. The Center’s steadfast commitment to leading practices impacts Oklahoma’s diverse communities by maintaining and propagating the highest level of efficacy, transparency, and management. It is through the success of other organizations that our mission is fulfilled.
Nonprofits exist to serve the needs of communities and individuals. They provide a vast amount of services to communities that would otherwise not be provided. With such a focus on the needs of others, professional development is often neglected or is simply too big of an investment of precious resources. OKCNP exists to be a trusted resource for all nonprofit organizations in the state of Oklahoma. We know that thriving communities includes thriving nonprofit organizations operating at the peak of productivity. We offer state-of-the-art trainings, custom-tailored consultations, strategic discussions, membership, resources, sector recognition, and a concentrated advocacy platform to advance the collective impact of Oklahoma’s charitable sector. We do this through close collaboration with community, nonprofit, and philanthropic leaders from across the state that share our belief that nonprofit professionals should have access to top tier resources.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
OKCNP develops and offers programs and resources tailored to the needs of Oklahoma nonprofits. Nonprofit organizations are at the forefront of Oklahoma’s largest challenges and the Center offers its services with the intent to foster a unified and professional nonprofit sector operating according to leading practices, and achieving maximum impact in hundreds of Oklahoma communities.
We know that offering state-of-the-art programs is simply the beginning. In order to truly achieve a statewide presence, it is essential to create opportunities for all nonprofit organizations across the state to have access to our resources, trainings, and consultation services. This is precisely why enhancing the availability of our trainings and services for organizations outside major metro areas has become a crucial part of our strategy. While establishing a physical presence within communities is essential to create lasting relationships with nonprofits across the state, we know that technology is a pivotal tool for increasing our presence and offering resources that can be accessed from anywhere. Because of this, the Center continues to invest in increasing its technological capacity.
In addition to our workshops and trainings, the Center offers organization specific consulting, a free nonprofit helpline, and Shared Financial Services to nonprofits regardless of mission, size, location, or maturity.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
OKCNP staff are experts in all facets of nonprofit management and boast a combined expertise of 220 years of nonprofit experience and 230 years of for-profit experience. Whether it is board governance, resource development, human resources, financial management, or advocacy and public policy, OKCNP has the expertise needed for nonprofits of all shapes and sizes.
The Center's leadership team has the experience, knowledge, and expertise to be able to meet the needs of the nonprofit sector. Having served on more than 30 boards, Marnie Taylor, President and CEO is a trusted expert in leadership and board governance and a BoardSource-certified consultant. Janetta Cravens, Vice President of Programs, has nearly 20 years of experience as a fundraiser, social justice expert, leader, and former pastor of several large congregations, giving her particular insight into complex governance and management systems for nonprofit organizations, churches, and associations. Daniel Billingsley, Vice President of External Affairs, brings nearly 20 years of experience in marketing, fundraising and strategic planning to the Center, helping organizations create visionary goals with plans to reach those goals through comprehensive objectives.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
OKCNP is the state’s preeminent provider of nonprofit training, consultation, and resources that promote best practices in management and governance and bolster the collective impact of the charitable sector through effective nonprofits. In the last five fiscal years alone, OKCNP has informed over 13,000 attendees in over 1,100 training sessions on best practices of nonprofit management and governance. This translates in thousands of nonprofit professionals and board members that are better equipped to further the mission of their organizations and affect positive change in communities statewide through varied services and touchpoints.
Because of OKCNP's unique position within the Oklahoma nonprofit sector, we are able to say with confidence that our programs enable nonprofit leaders, staff, and volunteers of all sub-sectors to better serve their communities by operating according to best practices. Our membership base has increased by 37% since 2014 and includes over 900 of the state’s leading nonprofit organizations in all sub-sectors.
Our membership is comprised of the following categories:
Human Services – 18%
Education or Research – 15%
Health Services – 15%
Community Development, Job Placement, Civic Engagement – 11%
Individual – 10%
Arts, Culture, Humanities – 10%
Social or Legal Services – 4%
Animals, Nature, Wildlife – 3%
Corporate – 3%
Private or Family Foundation – 3%
Business – 2%
Civic, Social or Fraternal Organization – 2%
Religious – 2%
Other – 1%
Sports and Recreation – 1%
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Connect with nonprofit leaders
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Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 12/15/2022
Mrs. Brooke Townsend
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
Term: 2022 - 2023
Kim Moyer
Arvest Bank
David Blatt
University of Oklahoma - Tulsa
Tiffani Bruton
Cox Communications
Cynthia Childs
Express Employment International
Jeremy Colby
Devon Energy
Ann-Clore Duncan
Duncan College Consulting
Jennifer Gray
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Michael Feemster
Nabholz Construction Corporation
Deena Fisher
Community Leader
Kelly Gray
McLaughlin Family Foundation
AJ Griffin
Paycom
Barbara Hasbini
Williams
Kristin Holland
Boeing
Kyle Impson
The Chickasaw Nation
Tiffini Jackson
Public Service Company
Albert Johnson, Jr.
Cameron University
Carlos Johnson
CPA
Amy McCarter
Cherokee Nation Businesses
Shannon O'Doherty
Commerce Bank
Lilliana Renteria-Mendoza
University of Central Oklahoma
Debbie Schramm
Saxum
Afshean Talasaz
Magellan Midstream Partners
Brooke Townsend
BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma
Dara Wanzer
BancFirst
Kathy L. Williams
Community Leader
Pat Potts
Potts Family Foundation
Howard Barnett, Jr.
Barnett Family Foundation
W. Ken Bonds
Lou C. Kerr
Kerr Foundation
Joe Moran
Moran Family Foundation
Polly Nichols
Jon Trudgeon
Brooke Clark
Bank of Oklahoma
Lewana Harris
Korn Ferry
Peggy Kates
Midwest Wrecking Company
Dr. Teara Leander
University of Oklahoma
Edgar Medina
Tinker Federal Credit Union
Tom Volturo
Community Philanthropist
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Transgender Identity
Sexual orientation
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Disability
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Equity strategies
Last updated: 11/05/2021GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.