Community service organizations are essential to the strength and dynamism of our communities. Not only do they enrich the quality of life of many citizens, but they also illustrate the highest societal values ​​that should be extended to all citizens. In today's ever-changing environment caused by diminishing resources, increased competition for funding and qualified personnel, and demands for accountability, organizations are forced to seek new and creative ways to influence the work environment so that they can effectively provide services Trautmann, Maher and Motley, 2007). In doing so, it is imperative that they use sound management practices to ensure continued success and continued service delivery. The following is a literature review of current and effective management practices for human service organizations that examines how organizational processes, leadership, program management, funding, and community involvement can have a positive impact on an organization. Organizational Processes Effective management of a community service organization requires careful attention. planning and management. In doing so, organizations must define a clear mission and implement their strategies effectively. The following section reviews effective governance and organizational planning methods necessary for the effective management of community service organizations. management team to ensure organizational management” (p. 402). In many community service organizations, it is a board of directors or directors that is responsible for setting...... middle of paper ......onnell, CR (2007). The effective healthcare supervisor. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers. Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. (2005, July). Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence. Retrieved from http://www.mncn.org/info/principles_and_practices.pdf.Schmid, H. (2006). Leadership styles and leadership change in human and community service organizations. Nonprofit Management and Leadership, 17(2), 179-194.doi:10.1002/nml.142. Trautmann, K., Maher, J. and Motley, D. (2007). Learning strategies as predictors of transformational leadership: The case of nonprofit managers. Journal of Leadership and Organization Development, 28(3), 269-287. doi: 10.1108/01437730710739675. Villinger, N. (2009). Analyzing nonprofit organizations: management frameworks and evaluation. The Journal of World Trade Issues 3 (1), 61-65. Taken from EBSCOhost.