Training Resources for NPO Leaders

ANALYZING THE SOCIAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT IN YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS
https://www.wilder.org/sites/default/files/imports/SROIMentoringExecSum_4-07.pdf
From the web site: "According to the Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota’s Social Return on Investment Study (SROI), Minnesota can expect a $2.72 return for every dollar spent on effective mentoring programs in the state. The economic returns measure both the achieved reduction in costs of youth treatment programs on an annual basis and the projected increases in lifetime earnings to be attained by helping put at-risk youth on a path toward becoming productive adult citizens."

ASK THESE QUESTIONS BEFORE STARTING A NONPROFIT
https://nonprofit-utopia.lpages.co/questions-you-need-to-ask-before-starting-a-nonprofit/
The NonProfit Utopia website has a FREE workbook that you can download to find questions you and your team should be asking before you start a non profit organization.  View this video from NonProfit Utopia outlining "10 Common Mistakes Nonprofit Founders Make"

ASSOCIATION OF CONSULTANTS TO NON PROFITS (CHICAGO)
https://www.acnconsult.org/
From the web site: "For more than 25 years, ACN has strengthened mission-driven organizations by serving as Chicagoland’s premier society of professional nonprofit consultants. As thought leaders in this focused and ever-changing sector, our members provide organizations with a rich resource of expertise, education and experience." Follow the blog for ideas on leading a non profit organization. 

BOARDNET HELPS NPOS RECRUIT BOARD OF DIRECTORS; BOARD DEVELOPMENT
http://www.boardnetusa.org/public/home.asp
From the web site: "boardnetUSA is a unique website dedicated to the express purpose of connecting nonprofit boards and new leaders. This site is designed to be a common technological platform for a national collaborative network of communities working locally to enhance nonprofit board governance. This growing network of community partners work together on common themes of populating board rooms as well as individually developing services tailored to their local market.

CENTER FOR NON PROFIT LEARNING
http://nonprofit-learn.org/web/site/#/pages/home
From the web site: "The Center for Nonprofit Learning is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide the training, knowledge and resources to help nonprofit organizations succeed. We believe that the most important asset in an organization is its people, and our programs and services are designed with your most important asset in mind."

CHICAGO LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORY
https://ipce.shinyapps.io/cldd/
From the website: “The 97 programs included in the CLDD are active leadership development programs designed for people 18 and over who live or work in Chicago. Each program is based in Chicago, nonprofit, lasts longer than one day, has an open application (if applicable) and is not for credit or licensure. “ Published by the Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement (IPCE) at the University of Illinois Chicago.

COMPREHENSIVE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM GRAPHIC - FROM AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE
http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/documents/Comprehensive-Afterschool_National-12-17-21.pdf
If you're starting a new afterschool tutor/mentor program, or looking for ways to improve, this 2022 graphic from the Afterschool Alliance shows elements you should try to build into the program.


EVALUATING SOCIAL INNOVATION - DEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATION
https://www.fsg.org/publications/evaluating-social-innovation
A new process is needed to evaluate social innovation projects where the path to achieving goals is unclear, little is known about what will work, where, and under what conditions, etc.   Download and read this report to understand the challenges facing social innovators and funders when trying to understand and evaluate impact of innovative projects.

FINGERPRINTING SERVICE FOR VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECKS - CHICAGO
https://www.traceidentitysi.com/
Most youth serving volunteer-based organizations do some sort of background checks and many include fingerprinting.  This organization serves many youth organizations in Chicago. 

GOVERNANCE IS GOVERNANCE. GOOD ADVICE FOR NPOS (PDF)
https://independentsector.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Governance-Is-Governance.pdf
This article, first published in 1987, provides an excellent foundation for CEOs, Board Chairs and Board Members to understand their respective roles in the care and nurturing of a successful and healthy organization. As relevant today as when it was written.

GUIDE FOR ATTRACTING, REWARDING AND RETAINING VOLUNTEERS - 2023 ARTICLE
https://imprint.com/blog/2023/06/07/4141/
This article contains many useful tips for recruiting and retaining volunteers.  

HOW TO FIND A JOB IN A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION - 112 NPO JOBS NEAR ME
https://zety.com/blog/nonprofit-jobs#best
This is a  blog on a job-search web site called Zety.  It's a list of non profit organizations. You can use this to do research on potential employers. 

HOW TO START A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/tools-resources/how-start-nonprofit
This article from The National Council of Nonprofits provides information that anyone can use to launch a new nonprofit organization.  It starts with "doing your research".  

iCOHERE: UNIFIED LEARNING SYSTEM FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
https://www.icohere.com/
I first connected with this organization in 2002.  They have grown since then. From the web site: "Unified Learning brings the many modes of professional development and collaboration into a single delivery platform. That’s the unique thing about iCohere: it is not simply a Learning Management System, it’s a Unified Learning System. Why maintain multiple systems for your online Courses, Conferences, and Communities, when you can have a single unified system?'

LEAP OF REASON AMBASSADORS COMMUNITY
https://www.leapambassadors.org/
From the web site: "The Leap of Reason Ambassadors Community is a private community of nonprofit thought leaders, leader practitioners, progressive funders, policy makers, and instigators who believe “performance matters.”  Our audacious vision is to trigger a mindshift within a vital core of the social sector to accept that mission and performance are inextricably linked."

MANAGING RISK AND LIABILITY IN MENTORING - - PDF
http://www.emt.org/userfiles/RiskManagement.pdf
This pdf is from a 2002 Regional Training Symposium which presented a six-hour comprehensive approach to Risk Management that utilizes curricula based on the book  More Than A Matter of Trust: Managing the Risks of Mentoring , written by the Nonprofit Risk Management Center in Washington, D.C.  Use the Google search tool to find more information on this topic. 

MEASUREMENT TOOL AND BENCHMARKING NETWORK FOR CHARITABLE SECTOR
https://www.trueimpact.com/
From the web site: "True Impact is a web-based measurement tool and benchmarking network for the charitable sector." This link points to the site's resource section.  Donors and nonprofits use True Impact to measure the social impact of their grants, volunteerism, and other philanthropic investments, to demonstrate success and identify opportunities for improvement." 

MENTORING EVALUATION RESOURCES
http://www.mentoringevaluation.com/
From the web site: " ARC bridges the gap between research and practice to help mentoring programs make stronger matches and demonstrate the outcomes they produce. Please email or call to find out what ARC can do for you."

MIKE THE MENTOR - EXECUTIVE AND LEADERSHIP COACHING
https://www.mikethementor.co.uk/
If you need help with  Executive Coaching, to be a better leader;  Leadership Coaching, to build a high-performing team; Team Coaching, to develop your coaching presence, etc. browse this site for training articles and to see how Mike might help you.

MINNESOTA COUNCIL OF NON-PROFITS - RESOURCE LIBRARY
https://www.minnesotanonprofits.org/resources-tools
From the web site: "he Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) was founded in 1987 to meet the increasing information needs of nonprofits and to convene nonprofits to address issues facing the sector. It is the largest state association of nonprofits in the U.S."

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NON PROFITS
https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/
From the web site: "The National Council of Nonprofits (Council of Nonprofits) is a trusted resource and advocate for America’s charitable nonprofits. Through our powerful network of State Associations and 25,000-plus members – the nation’s largest network of nonprofits – we serve as a central coordinator and mobilizer to help nonprofits achieve greater collective impact in local communities across the country. We identify emerging trends, share proven practices, and promote solutions that benefit charitable nonprofits and the communities they serve." 

NATIONAL MENTORING RESOURCE CENTER
https://nationalmentoringresourcecenter.org/
This site provides an extensive set of resources, training materials and webinars that youth mentoring programs can use the Center to strengthen their services.

NONPROFIT UTOPIA - COMMUNITY FOR NONPROFIT LEADERS - LAUNCHED 2018
https://nonprofitutopia.mn.co/
From the web site: "Nonprofit Utopia seeks to provide a high-value networking experience at a reasonable cost. You will have access to what will eventually become a global network of emerging leaders of nonprofits and NGO's that are grappling with similar issues. The answers to your most pressing questions will be just a click away with multiple perspectives and alternatives to consider. You will also be able to get ongoing professional development through the combination of peer-led conversations, training and workshops."

PUTTING DATA TO WORK FOR YOUNG PEOPLE: A FRAMEWORK FOR MEASUREMENT, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, AND EQUITABLE SYSTEMS
https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/pages/framework-for-measurement-continuous-improvement-and-equitable-systems.aspx
This is a guidebook and tools that non-school programs can use to evaluate and constantly improve the services they offer to youth.  It's part of an extensive library of resources hosted by the Wallace Foundation.

THE BRIDGESPAN GROUP - RESOURCES FOR NON PROFITS
https://www.bridgespan.org/insights/library?searchtext=&searchmode=anyword
The Bridgespan Group has extensive resources on its web site that can be used by non profit managers and board members, as well as donors and volunteers. It says it is "Helping nonprofits and philanthropy achieve breakthrough strategy, leadership and result."

THE GRANTSMANSHIP CENTER (TGCI) - EXTENSIVE RESOURCE
https://www.tgci.com/
From the web site: "Our mission is to help private and public nonprofits make better communities. And we do that by offering training and publications to help organizations plan solid programs, write logical, compelling grant proposals and create earned income opportunities. We succeed when you succeed to help those you care about most."

 
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