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Why Nonprofit Managers Must Use RSS - And How to Start
Publisher(s):This article describes how RSS (Real Simple Syndication) can enhance the work of a nonprofit organization, and provides three simple steps for utilizing this online information management tool.
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Quick Tips for Using an Interpreter
This resource offers guidance on communicating via an interpreter. Available in both English and Spanish.
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Safe Sacred Space Training Materials
Publisher(s):The goal of this initiative is to prepare sacred community leaders, including clergy and lay leaders, to respond to domestic violence within the context of their sacred traditions.
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Identifying and Assisting LGBT Elder Abuse Clients: A Guide for Abuse Professionals
Publisher(s):This guide contains information for advocates on identifying and working with LGBT specific elder abuse. The guide covers terms, historical factors related to LGBT elders, new rights and protections for LGBT elders and suggested practices in working with LGBT older adults.
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Victim Support Video for Law Enforcement Part 1
This 9-minute video is designed to explain to non-federal law enforcement officials the crime of human trafficking. In addition, the video describes both short term and long-term immigration relief (provided by the Department of Homeland Security) that might be available to victims of human trafficking.
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Change a Life Program
Publisher(s):This online program helps to build skills and offers tools to any individual that wishes to help children experiencing domestic violence on their path to healing and thriving.
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On the Scene and Informed: First Response and Autism
Publisher(s): This is a guide for first responders to emergency situations on how to recognize when someone they respond to may be a person on the autism spectrum and how to appropriately modify their responses to work most effectively with people with autism.
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Everyday Advocacy Resources
Publisher(s):This section of the National Council of Nonprofits’ website includes advocacy toolkits, tip sheets, and more to support nonprofits in their efforts to engage in advocacy while remaining in compliance with federal, state, and local lobbying laws.
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Combining Stories and Data to Better Prove Your Impact
Publisher(s): This resource provides guidance on how to combine strong data with inspiring stores to demonstrate your organization's full impact and create a compelling case for support.
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Five Tips for Building High-Performing Nonprofit Leadership Teams
Publisher(s):According to the author, Nicki Roth, "a great team is the sum of all of its moving parts.” This document provides advice on how to nurture working relationships and build respect of team members in order to build high-performing teams.
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Nonprofit Organizations and Human Resources Management
The decisions we make about who we hire for what positions and how we work with them once hired are crucial for organizational performance. This resource outlines best practices gathered from the field for performance evaluation, recruitment, hiring and retention, staffing, professional development, and resolving problems.
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10 reasons nonprofit work is totally awesome
Publisher(s): Although it can certainly be stressful, nonprofit work can also be full of joy. This article from Nonprofit AF explores some of the positive aspects of nonprofit work.