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    Dogs Forever of Iowa
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    Dogs Forever of Iowa
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    501(c)(3) organization
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    https://dogsforever.org/
    809 ROCKFORD RD SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404-1847

    Cedar Rapids IA | IRS ruling year: 2011 | EIN: 90-0712193  
    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.
    Dogs Forever is dedicated to rescuing homeless, abused, and neglected dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages with a special emphasis on those deemed “hard-to-place”. As an Adoption Guarantee shelter, all dogs will stay in our care until we have found their forever homes.
    Vision Statement
    10 out of 10 points
    The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's vision.
    A better life for our best friends.
    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: Continue making improvements to our organization's Standard Operating Procedures.
    Goal Two: Continue growing our foster care program per our State's Foster Oversight Organization legislation.
    Goal Three: Continue to collaborate with organizations in our community on mutually beneficial projects and programs serving multiple purposes.

    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
    • Succession Planning
    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
    • Social Promotion
    • Civic Engagement

    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
    • Risk Management and Planning
    • Operational Changes/Flexibility
    • Capacity Building
    • Partnerships & Collaborations
    • Diversifying Funding Sources
    • Community Engagement, Advocacy, and Policy Engagement