Each organization has its own structure, and breaks down the different sections of the organization based on that structure to best help the clients. Goodwill is no different. Goodwill’s organizational structure allows them to communicate from people at the top of the organization down to each store level. In any organization it is important for the organization to have some sort of structure to operate daily.
Organizational Structure
Goodwill’s organizational structure is hierarchically they are connected through the chain of command. Goodwill has 13 different organizations and each is run under their own umbrella. Each organization is governed by a voluntary board of directors. Each Goodwill organization has its own president and vice president along with a full director and management staff. The above chart is the structure that each Goodwill organization follows.
The Departments Divisions
Around the world Goodwill has 13 organizations, within these organizations there are more than 2,300 retail stores. Each organization works to create opportunities for people with disabilities and special needs. Each Goodwill is independently operated and governed by a voluntary board of directors. The Southern California Goodwill has worked to make the life of many individuals with disabilities or other disadvantages by providing education, training, and job opportunities to assist them in becoming more self-sufficient and productive.
Goodwill Southern California operates 65 retail stores, 42 attended donation centers, three campuses, and 24 services locations in Los Angeles (north of Rosecrans Ave.), Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Donated clothes and household goods provide a vital revenue stream that allows Goodwill to offer critical job-development services to thousands of local residents.
Volunteers play a huge part in the delivery of services provided by Goodwill. Volunteers are what help keep Goodwill up and running.
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