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Policy 101
Publisher(s): This section of the National Latin@ Network’s website provides an overview of the legislative process, information on current issues that impact people experiencing domestic violence (particularly within immigrant communities), an outline of lobbying regulations for nonprofits, and a “find your legislators” tool.
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Board and Staff Partnership Overview
This overview provides a basic orientation to the roles of shared leadership between the board of directors and the chief executive. A chart is provided that outlines guidance on specific responsibilities between both parties in several key governance areas.
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Ten Fundraising Responsibilities for Every Board Member
Publisher(s):If an organization's board has members who are uncomfortable about helping raise money, this short article provides easy suggestions for activities that every board member can do to help with fundraising efforts.
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Succession Planning for Nonprofits: Managing Leadership Transitions
Publisher(s):A majority of nonprofits are not prepared for leadership transitions. This article from the National Council of Nonprofits provides key tips for development of a transition plan and links to other helpful resources.
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Internal Controls for Small Organizations
Segregation of duties is key to implementation of appropriate internal controls. This article outlines key accounting functions and options for segregation of duties, despite having limited staff and volunteers, that will make errors or fraud less likely.
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Do-It-Yourself: Nonprofit Budget Template
Publisher(s): A well-planned budget demonstrates a nonprofit’s ability to responsibly manage its financial resources—an important factor for donors, corporate investors, and grantmaking institutions. This template provides a pre-formatted spreadsheet that can be used to document projected income and expenses.
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Resources for Working with Immigrant Women
Publisher(s):This page contains information and suggestions to make domestic violence services more accessible for immigrant women.
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Information for Domestic Violence Providers about LGBTQ Partner Abuse
Publisher(s):This guide includes examples of abuse relevant to LGBTQ communities, information on screening for survivors and abusers, differences from straight domestic violence, and barriers to services for LGBTQ people.
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LGBT Intimate Partner Violence 101
This PowerPoint presentation discusses basic information on intimate partner violence in LGBT relationships. It defines common terms and phrases, provides information on both domestic and sexual violence in LGBT relationships and communities, and breaks down similarities and differences between LGBT and straight individuals who experience IPV.
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Nonprofit Funding Models
Publisher(s): There are numerous different methods that can help organizations successfully build a donor base. The NH Center for Nonprofits offers this excellent overview of the types of fundraising in an easy-to-read pdf document on their website Nonprofit Next.
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Creating an Effective Employee Handbook for Your Nonprofit
Publisher(s):This resource offers guidance on how to create an effective employee handbook that minimizes the likelihood that it will be found as an implied contract with your employees.
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Organizational Capacity Building
Publisher(s):This page provides resources and tools to grow organizations that can sustain racial equity work, with attention to their internal processes as well as their capacities to work on equity.