Organizational Evaluation and Implementation Plan

Break a Difference (B.A.D.) is a fiscally-sponsored nonprofit organization whose mission is to make positive impact in communities by engaging individuals through service. Working with the United Way, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and other local groups, B.A.D.’s signature program is Alternative Spring Break (ASB), where thousands of student volunteers participate in week-long immersive service programs at one of nine sites nationwide. As B.A.D. adds additional sites, the organization faces the challenge of scaling rapidly while simultaneously maintaining the quality of service. A Capstone team was tasked with creating a business plan that can function as a blueprint for sustainable growth. The team conducted an analysis of existing systems and financials, researched best practices, and attended a local ASB. The team’s final report included a detailed marketing plan, an operational toolkit, a fiscal policy manual, and an outline for how to establish an independent nonprofit organization with 501(c)3 status.