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West Virginia Community Development Hub

The ³HUB´:

Was formed in 2008 with the merger of 

Community Development Partnership and

Community Collaborative, Inc.

Promotes and helps build an aligned system of 

community development for communities and

providers.

Believes that the work of WV nonprofits isessential for community development.

Supports nonprofit capacity building as a way to

strengthen community development.

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What are the Standards for Excellence?

8 Guiding Principles and 55 benchmarks

 ± Mission and Program

 ± Governing Body

 ± Conflict of Interest

 ± Financial and Legal

 ± Human Resources

 ± Openness

 ± Fundraising

 ± Public Affairs and Public Policy

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Standards for Excellence

A model for nonprofit organizations to implementethical and accountable practices

A framework with a clear statement of theorganization¶s commitment to best practices

A self-regulatory tool to ensure public confidence andpublic support

A demonstration of the organization's commitment topublic service

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Standards for ExcellenceHistory

1998: Maryland Association of NonprofitsLaunched its own Standards Program

2001: Began replicating the project nationally

2004: Launch of the Standards for Excellence

Institute

2005: Launch of National Standards certificationprogram

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Standards for Excellence inWest Virginia

The Hub is the only licensed Standards for Excellence

provider in West Virginia.

The Hub provides the Standards for Excellenceprogram though the Clinic Series Training

Standards for Excellence Institute provides a

certification process for organizations that meet the

standards.

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Standards for Excellence Clinic Series

Consists of two one day sessions a week apart.

Covers all eight guiding principles of the Standards

Code.

Facilitated interaction follows each topic.

Includes extensive materials and examples to help your

organization meet the Standards.

Each organization may have two people at each

session.

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Standards for Excellence InstituteCertification Program

 Application process a learning process in

itself 

Staff assisted Peer Review Process

Certification good for three years

 Approved organizations licensed to display the

Standards for Excellence seal

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How do organizations earn the Seal?

Submitapplication

to

SFXI

Is theapplicationcomplete?

Undergo 2nd

review by

PeerReviewers

Have theStandardsbeen met?

Undergo 3rdreview by

EthicsStandardsCommittee

Should thisorganization

beapproved?

Phase I Phase II Phase III

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Who do I contact about thecertification program?

Angineeki Jones

Certification Program ManagerAjones@standardsforexcellenceinstitute.org

410-727-6367 ext 2337

www.standardsforexcellenceinstitute.org

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For More Information Contact :

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Herk Conner, Program Coordinator 

h.conner@wvhub.org

West Virginia Community Development Hub

301 Water Street

Stonewood, WV 26301-4648

304-566-7332

www.wvhub.org