Resources tagged with term(s) "Start-up"

Learning Pathways for Program Start-Up

The AmeriCorps Program Start-Up Online Resource is a user-friendly learning pathway to information, resources and tools to successfully launch and sustain an AmeriCorps Program. It is designed to...
Host Site Agreements

This page from the EnCorps collection of resources reviews what to do once a host-site application is approved.
Host Site Applications

This page from the EnCorps collection of resources reviews what to include in host site applications.
Benefits of the Intermediary Model

This page of the EnCorps collection of resources addresses the benefits of the intermediary model and building effective relationships with host sites.
Working with Host Sites

This page of the EnCorps collection of resources addresses topics on how to find and keep good partners, including the identification, recruitment, monitoring, and evaluation of host sites.
Create and Manage an eGrants Account Presentation

The purpose of this tutorial is to guide program staff users through establishing an individual eGrants account; it will also cover defining user roles in the system.
Establishing a service-learning office on a college campus

Bringing together disparate elements of service-learning under the auspices of a centralized office helps to direct and focus the energy of students and faculty on a college campus. Shannon Zoet, an...
Starting an e-mentoring program on a college campus

E-mentoring is a unique way to mentor school-aged children, allowing mentors to communicate with mentees via e-mail or web-based programming (a discussion list) that is secure and provides an archive...
Checklist for New AmeriCorps Programs

This checklist gives new AmeriCorps grantees an overview of what they need to do first to get up to speed with: Program Development & Management: Policies & Guidelines Program Development...
Checklist for New Staff of AmeriCorps Programs

This checklist helps new staff of AmeriCorps programs understand what they need to do and who they need to meet when starting their new job. Topics include:
Resources for Recruiting Members and Volunteers

Start here to see our favorite resources on member recruitment and volunteer recruitment. Member Recruitment and Placement Finding, recruiting, screening, and placing AmeriCorps members effectively...
Youth Volunteer Audit: Best Practices for Engaging Youth as Volunteers

Offers planning tools to be used when creating and beginning a youth volunteer program. Aids in fully developing and realizing goals in regards to youth involvement. Contains action planning...
Start and Grow Your Faith-Based Nonprofit: Answering Your Call in the Service of Others

Offers professional step-by-step guidance for funding and managing a faith-based social ministry. Addresses issues such as church sponsorship, volunteer management, the grant-making process,...
Starting and Building A Nonprofit: A Practical Guide

Helps get a nonprofit up and running - and attract the community and financial support needed to survive. Explains how to develop a strategic plan and budget; launch a successful fundraising plan...
Nonprofit Handbook: Everything You Need to Know to Start and Run Your Nonprofit Organization

Definitive manual for starting and running a nonprofit corporation in the United States. Provides information on everything from legal issues to fundraising techniques. Covers topics such as...
Building a High Quality AmeriCorps Program: From Blueprint to Implementation: New Program Start-up Guide

Identifies six time phases of program design and operation and contains required AmeriCorps documents. Covers program development and management, community and site partnerships, member...
Starting and Maintaining a CERT Program

Gives an overview of the Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) Program, including an explanation of its origin and purpose. Outlines how to begin and sustain a CERT Program, and offers...
Building from the Ground Up: Creating Effective Programs to Mentor Children of Prisoners

Offers guidance for establishing a mentoring program specifically for children who have a parent in prison. Provides descriptions of "Amachi" best practices and explains why these practices have...
Libraries for All! How to Start and Run a Basic Library

Practical guide for establishing a community library. Includes gaining community support, securing funding, setting up an administration, obtaining materials for reference and lending, and...
How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation

Demonstrates step-by-step how to form and operate a tax-exempt corporation in all 50 states. Includes complete instructions for obtaining federal 501(c)(3) tax exemption and qualifying for public...
Growing a Volunteer Tutor Program: Engaging Communities to Support Schools

Story format chronicles the development of a community-based tutoring program. Addresses training issues, budget, administration, program evaluation, and outreach strategies. Provides sample...
YouthARTS Tool Kit

Provides detailed information on how to plan, run, provide training for, and evaluate arts programs for at-risk youth. Consists of a handbook, two VHS videos (one inspirational and one...
Yes, You Can: Establishing Mentoring Programs to Prepare Youth for College

Information on starting and operating a mentoring program, with examples of successful programs. Includes tips on matching mentors with young people and evaluating a program.
Read with Me: A Guide for Student Volunteers Starting Early Childhood Literacy Programs

Guide developed by the originator of the Harvard Emerging Literacy Project, a university-based volunteer reading program. Includes basic principles of getting started, describes how children learn...
Starting and Running a Nonprofit Organization

Describes, step-by-step, all of the phases of creating and operating a new nonprofit. Covers incorporation, establishing a board of directors, writing bylaws, obtaining tax-exempt status, creating...

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