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Nonprofit Audit Guide
Publisher(s): This guide from the National Council of Nonprofits provides charitable nonprofits with the tools they need to make informed decisions about independent audits.
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Etiquette Tips for Working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing Individuals
Publisher(s):This one-pager offers tips for hearing advocates to engage in effective, respectful communication with Deaf or hard of hearing individuals.
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Disaster Preparedness Plan
Publisher(s):This outline by the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence (FCADV) provides guidance to local centers on disaster planning to ensure that domestic violence services continue statewide, uninterrupted, despite the occurrence of a disaster.
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Women's Independence Scholarship Program
Publisher(s):The WISP provides scholarship money to survivors of domestic violence interested in furthering their education, and to advocates working in domestic violence programs, to increase professional development (eligibility criteria apply). The site also has a comprehensive list of financial aid sources, on the Links page.
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Fact Sheets & Practical Tools for Advocates
Publisher(s):These fact sheets provide information and practical tips to domestic violence advocates on working with survivors who are experiencing trauma symptoms and/or mental health conditions.
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Cultural Competency Tips
Publisher(s):This brief tipsheet provides guidance on working with survivors from various cultures in a culturally relevant manner.
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The DELTA PREP Toolkit
Publisher(s):The DELTA PREP Toolkit was developed by the DELTA PREP project, a collaboration of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the CDC Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in support of 19 state domestic violence coalitions to build their organizational capacity for primary prevention of IPV. The Toolkit is a resource for state and community organizations that are engaging in primary prevention efforts and are interested in strengthening their organizationÕs ability to sustain and build upon their prevention work.
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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.