Management & Sustainability Content Topic Results

This basic online guide provides management skills for new managers and supervisors. Topics covered include: core management skills, staffing, employee training, employee performance management, and personnel policies.

While rigorous evaluations of domestic violence support groups have been quite limited, the broader literature on support group efficacy is informative. Taken together, there is a significant body of evidence indicating that peer support groups can alleviate depression and stress, and increase self-esteem, self-efficacy, and psychological well-being.

The article suggests that programs evaluate their effectiveness in addressing specific Latino community needs, recognize and address barriers to serving Latino communities, and learn about diversity within Latino communities. The article also suggests eliminating stereotypes, developing organization wide language competency, and ensuring that all staff have a duty to serve all members of the community. Available in both English and Spanish.

This brief tipsheet provides guidance on working with survivors from various cultures in a culturally relevant manner.

This page on BoardSource's website provides a general overview of the partnership between the board and the chief executive and includes links to additional resources.

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.

Many 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.

The way domestic violence, sexual assault, and other victim service agencies use technology can impact the security, privacy, and safety of the survivors who access their services. This toolkit contains recommended best practices, policy suggestions, and handouts on the use of common technologies.

This page contains information and suggestions to make domestic violence services more accessible for immigrant women.

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.

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.

This self-assessment tool is designed to help board members determine the level of effectiveness in various components of governance responsibilities.