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    Small Things Matter Inc.
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    Small Things Matter Inc.
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    501(c)(3) organization
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    smallthingsmatter.org
    14516 BAUER DR ROCKVILLE MD 20853-2538

    ROCKVILLE MD | IRS ruling year: 2017 | EIN: 82-3271146  
    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.
     
     

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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

    Full Credit
    Partial Credit
    No Credit
    Mission Statement
    10 out of 10 points
    The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission.
    Small Things Matters serves those in need through our Kokua Foods Program which provides food insecure families and individuals with access to fresh produce and culturally important non-perishable foods, our Books for Bedtime Program which provides underserved youth with brand new books, and our Crafting for Charity Program that brings the community together to craft items for children living in shelters and well as children's hospitals.
    Vision Statement
    10 out of 10 points
    The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's vision.
    We envision a world where everyone has access to food, education, and contributes to a vibrant community.
    Strategic 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: To expand our food distribution for food insecure youth and seniors. We aim to address this goal by packing and delivering bags of fresh produce to underserved students at Title 1 schools and to seniors at adult day cares where the food can be transported home with the seniors on their buses.
    Goal Two: To expand our book distributions for underserved youth. We aim to address this goal by increasing the number of Title I schools served.
    Goal Three: To further our advocacy work for our programs. We aim to address this goal by doing more outreach to educate the community on how hunger affects 1 in 3 people, the importance of reading to your child, and our simple message that everyone has something that they can do to make the world a better place.

    Leadership

    30 out of 30 points

    Full Credit
    Partial Credit
    No Credit
    Investment in Leadership Development
    15 out of 15 points
    The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development.
    • Mentorship and Coaching Programs
    • Formal Education and Certifications/Training Programs
    • Cultural and Diversity Training
    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.
    • Strategic Partnerships
    • Collaborative Engagement
    • Thought Leadership
    • Civic Engagement
    • Public Policy Advocacy

    Adaptability

    30 out of 30 points

    Full Credit
    Partial Credit
    No Credit
    Adaptability Practices
    30 out of 30 points
    This charity implements the following practices:
    • Strategic Planning Revisions
    • Organizational Restructuring
    • Operational Changes/Flexibility
    • Capacity Building
    • Technology and Digital Integration
    • Organizational Culture Adaptations
    • Programmatic Shifts
    • Partnerships & Collaborations
    • Diversifying Funding Sources
    • Community Engagement, Advocacy, and Policy Engagement