Capacity Building: A Blueprint

Capacity building, also known as organizational development, is the process by which people and organizations grow. Growth
relies on your organization obtaining and improving the necessary skills, knowledge, tools, and other resources to be more
effective. Capacity building is not just about today, it’s about the ability to perform effectively now, and in the future. It is an
investment in future effectiveness, growth, and sustainability.

CAPACITY BUILDING & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PEOPLE
VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF
• Assess your work
STRATEGY culture/environment
• Define purpose, mission • Review your organizational structure
and values • Assess the effectiveness of your
• Review your operational model people strategies
• Determine your metrics and
performance measures

GOVERNANCE
COMMUNICATIONS & BOARD DEVELOPMENT
• Craft a compelling message • Define your philosophical
• Understand stakeholder approach to governance/role
perceptions of the board
• Establish strategic alliances • Diversify the board
and partnerships • Foster an environment of trust
and transparency
OPERATIONS
• Review your business
& management processes
• Evaluate your business
& social technology
• Align your financial
management practices

At Brighter Strategies our work entails assessing current workplace and workforce capabilities and programs to identify strategic
opportunities that can be developed as part of your building plan. The components of your Capacity Building plan will vary by
organization but can generally be broken down into 5 categories.

When it comes to building capacity, every organization has its own blueprint for success. Leaders need to remain determined
to build for the future.

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