A Program in Argenta represents an ongoing organizational service, initiative, or activity that your nonprofit delivers to achieve its mission.
Key Characteristics of Programs
- Ongoing Activities: Unlike one-time events, programs represent sustained efforts over time
- Participant-Focused: Programs typically serve constituents who participate in or benefit from your services
- Trackable Outcomes: Programs allow you to measure impact, track expenses, and report on results
- Connected to Resources: Programs can be linked to grants, funds, campaigns, volunteers, and staff
Examples of Programs
- Youth mentoring initiatives
- Food assistance programs
- Educational workshops and training series
- Support groups and counseling services
- Community outreach initiatives
- Healthcare or wellness programs
- Employment assistance programs
- Housing support services
Programs vs Events
While Events are typically one-time or occasional gatherings, Programs represent your core service delivery. An event might support a program (like a fundraiser for your food pantry), but the program itself is the ongoing work.
What You Can Track
- Participants and their progress
- Budget and financial performance
- Associated volunteers and staff
- Connected grants and funding sources
- Related documents and files
- Notes and activity history