___You have met with other members of the organization to discuss the best structure for your organization ___You have chosen the relative formality your organization will have ___You have chosen your organization's structure, based on your understanding that: Structure is the framework around which the group is organized Structure gives members clear guidelines for how to proceed Structure binds members together Structure in any organization is inevitable Structure should occur in proportion and parallel with other work the organization is doing You understand that: ___Three elements of structure are Some kind of governance Rules by which the organization operates Distribution of work ___Four tasks are inherent to community work: Envisioning desired changes Transforming the community Planning for integration Supporting the efforts of those working to promote change ___You've established necessary committees or subgroups based on your understanding of common roles in community organizations. These roles can be linked together for small, medium, and larger groups A steering committee is the group of people who get things started A coordinating council modifies broad, organization-wide objectives and strategies in response to input from individuals or committees The executive director often takes the place of or serves at the head of the coordinating council Task forces are made up of members who work together around broad objectives Action committees are formed by larger organizations to bring about the changes sought by the organization Support committees are groups that help ensure that action committees or other individuals will have the resources and opportunities necessary to realize their vision Community trustees provide overall support, advice, and resources to organization members Grantmakers can be public or private. They offer financial support to organizations Support organizations are groups that offer technical assistance Partner organizations work on the same issues as your organization
