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    Caritas Smile
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    Caritas Smile

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    501(c)(3) organization
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    www.caritasmile.org
    141 GLEN RIDGE RD
    Cranston RI 02920-6151

    Cranston RI | IRS ruling year: 2017 | EIN: 46-0575629  
    An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
    An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
     
    Organization Mission
    Our mission is to empower, educate, and inspire communities worldwide by offering volunteer travel.
     

    Rating Information

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    Historical Ratings
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    Rating Report

    Leadership & Adaptability
    Score

    100

    This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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    Strategy

    40 out of 40 points

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    Mission Statement
    10 out of 10 points
     
    The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission.
    Our mission is to empower, educate, and inspire communities worldwide by offering volunteer travel.
    Vision Statement
    10 out of 10 points
     
    The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
    Empower a global community of compassionate individuals who inspire, educate, and support communities in need, creating a world where love knows no borders." The organization is dedicated to making a positive impact through various social responsibility initiatives and programs, bringing positive change to communities and fostering understanding among people from diverse backgrounds.
    Strategy Goals
    20 out of 20 points
     
    The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
    Goal One: Caritas Smile's most important goal is to empower and support communities in need, with a focus on making a positive impact through education, social responsibility, and volunteer initiatives.
    Goal Two: Is to foster unity among communities through purposeful travel
    Goal Three: To form strategic partnerships with complementary organizations, enhancing our revenue streams.

    Leadership

    30 out of 30 points

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    Investment in Leadership Development
    15 out of 15 points
     
    The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development.
    Professional development - investment to a public speaking program to increase the amount of community engagement events.
    External Focus on Mobilizing Mission
    15 out of 15 points
     
    The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
    Community Engagement: reach out to the community through events, outreach programs, and awareness campaigns that foster a sense of belonging and shared purpose. Partnerships: Collaborations with other organizations, both nonprofit and for-profit, to leverage resources, expand reach, and collectively address common objectives. Volunteer Programs: We establish volunteer initiatives that allow individuals to contribute their time and skills to the organization's cause. Fundraising Initiatives: Launching fundraising campaigns and initiatives to secure financial support from donors, both individual and institutional. Public Relations and Communications: Maintaining an active online and offline presence, including social media, newsletters, and press releases, to keep external stakeholders informed and engaged.

    Adaptability

    30 out of 30 points

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    No Credit
    Investment in Leadership Development
    30 out of 30 points
     
    The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
    Pandemic Response: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Caritas Smile has adapted by shifting its in-person volunteer and travel programs to virtual formats, ensuring the safety of its participants and the communities it serves. Digital Transformation: The organization invested in enhancing its online presence, including updating its website, expanding its social media reach, and implementing online fundraising campaigns to engage with supporters remotely. Partnerships: Caritas Smile sought partnerships with organizations specializing in health and hygiene, providing essential resources to the communities they support during the pandemic. New Initiatives: Adapting to changing needs, the organization has launched new initiatives to address emerging challenges, such as remote educational programs Donor Engagement: Recognizing the economic impact of the pandemic, Caritas Smile has intensified efforts to engage with donors and seek financial support to sustain its operations and support the communities in need. Resilience Planning: Caritas Smile developed comprehensive contingency plans to ensure its programs' sustainability during future crises, fostering organizational resilience.
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