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The 2012 National Conference on Volunteering and Service will be June 18 - 20, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois!
A program of Points of Light Institute, this annual event provides attendees with an...
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Welcome to the Jayne Cravens Blog, on nonprofits/ngos, communications, community engagement, volunteerism, aid & development, women's empowerment, & Jayne's random thoughts. This is the...
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6,545 Research reports, annual reports, best practices, literature reviews, surveys, etc. from grant-making foundations and their grantees.
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Highlights research findings on faith-based and community organizations and volunteering, and describes what the Corporation is doing to strengthen its commitment and to contribute to the success of...
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This 16-page PDF gives guidance to faith-based and community organizations on partnering with the federal government. It covers the grant process, do's and don'ts, equal treatment for faith-based...
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This two-page issue brief on faith-based and community initiatives outlines programming priorities developed by the Corporation and highlights sample projects. Dated June 2004.
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Links to resources for faith-based and community organizations including a National Service Resource Booklet for Faith-Based and Community Groups; Issue Brief on the Corporation’s Faith-based and...
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National Service: A Resource for Faith-Based and Community Groups offers examples of how the Corporation for National and Community Service and its members and volunteers have helped a variety of...
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This page of the AmeriCorps.gov website explains how AmeriCorps, faith-based, and community organizations can work together to generate volunteers, thus expanding the capacity of faith-based and...
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This page on the AmeriCorps.gov website lists contact information for service programs that want to work with AmeriCorps.
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The interactive program selector requires the answers to four basic questions — “Who are you?” “What do you want to do?” “What types of resources are you seeking?” and “How long would you like to...
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This page provides a link that launches an interactive program selector for help in determining which of the Corporation’s seven AmeriCorps programs best fits an organization's needs.
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This page on the AmeriCorps.gov website provides a brief overview of the differences between AmeriCorps State, AmeriCorps National, AmeriCorps VISTA, and AmeriCorps NCCC. Includes links to the...
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This page on the AmeriCorps.gov website underscores the value of collaborating with AmeriCorps for national or community-based service programs. Includes a link to sample projects and information for...
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This page on the AmeriCorps.gov website explains how AmeriCorps members can benefit national or community-based organizations by improving and expanding the quality of services, raising awareness of...
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An in-depth learning tool to help state commissions explore strategies in their fundamental roles of promoting community service and engaging citizens in volunteerism. This examination of the Faith-...
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Guide for faith-based or community organizations interested in establishing or enhancing their prisoner reentry programs. Contains tips, examples, best practices, and sample forms to use in...
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Describes effective practices of communities addressing at-risk youth issues by explaining the "how to" aspects of managing a project life cycle, sustaining funding for ongoing programs, building...
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NYC Service is an effort to promote service and volunteerism in New York City. It includes an innovative set of initiatives that aim to achieve two overarching goals: making it the easiest place in...
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For people who work 9-5 jobs, it might not be that easy to attend an Earth Day event. At a small nonprofit in Scotts Valley, California, one of the staff members organized an Earth Day project that...
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Foster youth may have significant needs and issues that can inhibit the successful development of mentoring relationships. Many have experienced separation and loss in their lives, making it...
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Information on all aspects of volunteer management, including getting your organization ready to involve volunteers, volunteer screening, matching, record-keeping and evaluation, legal issues/risk...
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Start here to see some of our favorite resources for community-based organizations.
Becoming a Better Supervisor: A Resource Guide for Community Service Supervisors
Nonprofit management resources...
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The Resource Center is funded by the Corporation for National & Community Service to provide tools and training to volunteer and service programs.
Our online publications, courses, effective...
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Organizations need to handle funds wisely. This may include developing written policies and procedures, internal controls, and budget controls. Corporation grantees will also need to be familiar with...
