Developing an NPO, and looking for feedback about "lean operations".
Title 1 School focused (and the cities, towns, and communities they reside in)
Programs: Snacks in classrooms, clothes for students, endowment to continuously develop programs for school specific needs (think school clubs/programs), emergency funds for teachers and families (flood/fire/DV/etc).
Marketing/Advertising: "Traditional" methods, shying away from the "social media void", and attempt to drive "organic" traffic to a website. Sponsoring youth sports clubs, leagues, and teams (2 fold approach in which it's mission oriented and places "eyes on org"). Guerilla marketing campaigns with local artists. Radio spots and local billboards.
Community Tie-ins: Regular and continuous local community x-promotions and partnerships. Eg, 25% of today's take goes to Xxxxxx org. Within the community, and a part of fundraising would be to have a constant stream of events. Whether it's golf, paddleball, 5k+, dog meets, whatever. Be seen, not so much as heard. Kind of like that steady parent that doesn't need to talk so much, but you can always count on them being there.
Partial self sustainment: Org owned and operated micro businesses. Whether it's f&d or "retail", I believe there's a way to run a popup "clothing thrift store" that recycles already graded used clothes. Or a coffee Co that is active at markets, but also looks to find a foothold inside hospitals for example (instead of your regular corp).
I want the organization to be seen, as it should be, in the community on a constant basis. Not slipping by you, as you've passed your 2000th image/video for the day, and hope it sticks.
I come from a supply chain background, but have been lucky enough to take part in quite a few industries, as well as touch points within small, med, large, and global operations.
For an NPO, I would want to run as lean as comfortable, be swift, adaptable, efficient, and most importantly effective. With as many arms as this potentially could have, what are NPO professionals feedback on the general idea itself, as well as what/who would be key to bring on in a quick fast and a hurry.
Ps. Part of the motivation behind this, is to be able to run an organization that doesn't "dilly dally." Doesn't stroke egos, and is ALL ABOUT THE MISSION. I don't need, nor do I want to play the traditional game. We wouldn't be doing galas, if we need to raise money for the community, we will be doing in the community as a community, not a separate classes kinda thing.