Batch 6: Strengths of a non-profit

What are the strengths of your organization?

1. Strong Leadership
The Bay School has the proper organizational system to allow them to work to their capacity and be supported in their work.  People progress together and the progression together touches the deep seated value for social cohesion.  The organization as a whole is compassionate, has good work ethic, high integrity, and humility.  
2. Enthusiasm
Staff feels some degree of fulfillment and worth while contribution which leads to enthusiasm and performance.  Those I work with are excited about what they do which creates a positive atmosphere to work in.  Staff is motivated by the organization and therefore is enthusiastic about the work.
3. Empathy
The Bay School has a great understanding for the feeling of another person.  This organization understands that sometime people have bad days or that sometimes life happens outside of work.  All staff member have paid-time off and sick days for these purposes.  I think they offer reasonable time off to ensure employee satisfaction. 
4. Self Improvement
The Bay School always looks for ways in which they can be more efficient.  The administration holds meetings in which they discuss self improvement.  They take suggestions from staff and employees as well as participate in surveys to better understand their own strengths and weaknesses.  When improvement is needed they actively work to find solutions to problems.
5. Creativity
This organization has expertise in many different areas like speech and language, autism spectrum disorders, behavioral analysis, to name a few.  Administration, teachers, staff, and all employees are able to collaborate ideas with many different minds and come up with creative solutions to specific areas of concern. 
6. Develop Others
Most importantly this organization values their employees and encourages development within the organization.  This organization does pay for schooling for those want to continue their education in the special education field.  About half of their employees are graduate students at CalState.

If you were in charge of a similar organization, are there any things you would do differently?
Since this is my first go at being in an educational setting in which I am not a student I am not sure that there is a lot I would change.  I am more than happy of my experience interning here.  I have helped my develop my skills in a wide range of areas from data analysis to voice inflections of a teacher.  I defiantly recommend this organization for anyone looking to get some experience in the non-profit sector..