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Life-Affirming Leaders Are . . .
This great piece from the Berkana Institute challenges us to think about how we lead and the impact on our world.
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Lifestories
One of the most powerful activities we do in our workshops is one of sharing lifestories. This will help you understand the process.
Categories: Community Building, Contemporary Leadership, Deeply Rooted Equity, Public Speaking, Storytelling, Training & Facilitation, Training ActivityDownload
Logic Model Template
A fully-editable template for developing a programmatic logic model.
Categories: Healthy Organizations, Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Training & Facilitation, Training ActivityDownload
Logic Models Overview
Logic models (aka log frames) are an essential tool in designing and evaluating programs; and increasingly required by donors and funders.
Categories: Advocacy, Capacity Building, Fundraising & Development, Institutional Strengthening, Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Training & Facilitation, Training ActivityDownload
Mentors Inc Case Study
Developed for the Department of Education's Safe and Drug Free School's Program, this is an excellent primer when it comes to social profit boards.
Categories: Board Development, Coaching & Mentoring, Contemporary Leadership, Published ResourceDownload
Peer Coaching Essentials
This is a checklist we created for a group of peer coaches tasked with supporting young job seekers.
Categories: Coaching & Mentoring, Training & Facilitation, Training Activity, Working With Young People, Youth Development, Youth EngagementDownload
PLAN: June 2006
Logic Models, Strategic Planning, and Writing Goals and Objectives.
Categories: Common Ground NewsletterDownload
Problem Tree Worksheet
An important part of designing advocacy campaigns is understanding your issue. Use this worksheet to help diagnose the root causes of the problem.
Categories: Advocacy, Monitoring & Evaluation, Training & Facilitation, Training ActivityDownload
Program Status Report Template
An excellent data-collection tool for use in strategic planning or logic model development activities.
Categories: Capacity Building, Healthy Organizations, Institutional Strengthening, Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Strategic Planning, SustainabilityDownload
Public Speaking Workbook
Everything you need to know about public speaking.
Categories: Contemporary Leadership, Public Speaking, Training & Facilitation, Training ActivityDownload
RISK: May 2006
Responsible Risk-Taking, Expanding Your Comfort Zone, and Managing Risk.
Categories: Common Ground NewsletterDownload
Rules for Being Human
Dr. Cherie Carter-Scott published these ideas in her book "If Life Is A Game, These Are The Stories . . ." The ideas expressed have traversed the globe for more almost 40 years.
Categories: InspirationDownload
Sample Board Member Application Template
This is a simple candidate Board member application template which can be adapted and used as the first step in board recruitment efforts.
Categories: Board DevelopmentDownload
Sample Board Recruitment Cover Letter
This sample cover letter is the first of several pieces which should be included in a standard candidate Board member recruitment packet. It lists the other pieces which should be included.
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Sample Development Plan Spreadsheet
A PDF version of a spreadsheet that can help you create a development plan for your social profit organization.
Categories: Fundraising & DevelopmentDownload
Sample Non-Profit By-Laws
This is a set of sample organizational by-laws which can be adapted and reviewed by your organization's attorney prior to adoption.
Categories: Board Development, Healthy Organizations, Management, Policies, Sustainability