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Strengthening Communities Fund Program Summary
August 1, 2012All federal funds are contingent upon annual budgetary Congressional approval. Please note that funds were not appropriated for the Compassion Capital and Strengthening Communities Fund Programs. Therefore, the Administration for Children and Families will not hold additional competition or award new grants for this program.Legislative Authority
Creating and Implementing a Data Collection Plan
September 6, 2012Overview Data Collection Methods Validity and Reliability When and How Quality and Volume Summary Overview Data collection happens before analysis and reporting.Valid and reliable data is the backbone of program analysis. Collecting this data, however, is just one step in the greater process of measuring outcomes. The five steps include: 1. Identify outcomes and develop performance measures. 2. Create and implement a data collection plan (discussed in this lesson). 3. Analyze the data.
Delivering Technical Assistance
September 10, 2012Overview Definitions and Principles Phase 1. Request Phase 2. Analysis Phase 3. Implement Phase 4. Evaluation Readiness for Change Change Management Summary OverviewLeading a Nonprofit Organization
September 13, 2012Overview Executive Director Strategic Plans Human Resources Board of Directors Finance and Fundraising Leadership Management Tools Summary Overview Leading a nonprofit requires an understanding of the organizational structure as well as strong leadership skills.OMB Circular A122, Cost Principals for Nonprofit Organizations
February 9, 2009CIRCULAR NO. A-122 Revised May 10, 2004 establishes principles for determining costs of grants, contracts and other agreements with non-profit organizations.
Identifying and Developing Donors
September 14, 2012Overview Where Is The Money Identifying Donors Developing Donors Make the Ask Keeping Momentum Summary Overview Identifying and developing donors.Effective donor identification and development is the lifeblood of any charitable organization. Donors who are willing and able to support your cause may be closer in reach than you expect.
Conducting a Community Assessment
September 18, 2012Contents Overview Needs and Assets Define the Scope Determine Collaboration Collect Data Findings, Priorities, and Actions Share Findings Summary Overview There are many benefits to conducting a community assessment.The following are ways an assessment can benefit your community; you can work with other organizations in your community to identify additional benefits as an exercise to build consensus and buy-in for the process.
Developing a Plan for Outcome Measurement
September 14, 2012Overview Getting Started Understanding Outcomes Logic Models Performance Indicators Summary Overview Outcomes communicate value.
