International Paruresis Association, Inc.
Recovery is possible! You are not alone.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Around 7% of the population sufferers from Paruresis (aka Shy Bladder Syndrome). We provide support and recovery resources, as well as provide education to the general public.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Paruresis Workshops
Please visit this web site for details: https://paruresis.org/what-is-workshop/
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.
Number of participants attending course/session/workshop
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Paruresis Workshops
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Counts include both Live in-person workshops (58) and virtual on-line (24) events.
Number of paid members.
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Donors making a donation of $50 or more. The IPA Giving Year runs from July 1 to June 30 each year.
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Vision
To champion Paruresis awareness.
Mission
The IPA is dedicated to supporting people with paruresis; providing information, recovery strategies and advocating in the mental health, medical and legal communities.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Areas of Focus:
Developing educational materials and programs to support people suffering from paruresis
Providing connections to paruresis specialists in the urological and mental health communities
Expanding support groups around the world, especially for women with paruresis
Leveling the playing field for drug testing to provide alternatives to urine: Blood, Hair, Saliva
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
A board and advisory board that includes world-renowned paruresis experts.
International support groups and programs.
An executive director and member who is a licensed consultant for the Standard for Excellence Institute and holder of Georgetown University's Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Management.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
A 25-year history.
Over 1800 past and present paid members.
Multiple publications including the current best selling book on Paruresis.
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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International Paruresis Association, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 07/12/2023
Dan Rocker
No Affiliation
Dan Rocker
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Brian Beatty
Buffy Richardson
Raul Múnoz
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 ? No -
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? No
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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