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Sometimes viewed as "dry" content, fiscal management principles are important in running a sustainable organization. The Nebraska Volunteer Service Commission has created a training exercise that...
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AmeriCorps programs that operate in more than one state often compete for the same limited funding available for AmeriCorps*National programs. An increasing number of AmeriCorps*National programs...
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Best Practices for Developing a Volunteer Program was designed to provide Maryland's community-based organizations with an orientation to the fundamental components of implementing a volunteer...
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Collaboration means different things to different groups. Knowing how to effectively partner with others in service can potentially enhance resources and benefit not just for the partners, but for...
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AmeriCorps Action for Children Today (ACT) members serving in multi-site states felt that they were isolated from one another. They wanted opportunities to work together on projects for national...
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The Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism in Maryland distributes a "Training Brief" with professional development and training events occurring in the state. The newsletter is faxed and e-...
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The Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service (MCVS) wanted to ensure its annual report contained data that accurately reflected the accomplishments for the year. Consequently, the Commission...
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Executive directors of state commissions discussed effective practices grounded in community development initiatives and resulting in partnerships that increased the sustainability of national...
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The executive director of the Washington State Commission on National and Community Service discusses successful partnerships their national service programs have had with government agencies and the...