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OFBCI Training Resources

Starting a Non-Profit Organization: Filling Out the Forms
You're a 501(c)3... Now What?
Boards and Governance
Financial Management
Resource Development
Grant-Writing
Program Development and the Logic Model

White House Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives Materials

• White House Overview- A four page summary of President Bush's vision for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.
• Guidance to Faith-Based and Community Organizations on Partnering with the Federal Government- Introductory information about sources of federal funding, program restrictions, and the application process. An excellent starting point for beginners, an excellent review for those with experience.
• Developing a Quality Grant Proposal- A step by step guide to the Federal Grant process. Includes a sample Request for Proposal, and a sample Quality Grant application.
• Federal Funds for Organizations That Help Those In Need- A comprehensive listing of opportunities, listed by category.
• Protecting the Civil Rights and Religious Liberty of Faith-Based Organizations - How acceptance of Federal funds affects and does not affect hiring policies for Faith-Based Organizations.

Volunteering in America: State Trends and Rankings
The report presents data on volunteering and volunteers in an easily accessible format that will be useful to people—whether experienced researchers, policy makers, or just concerned citizens—interested in learning more about volunteering in the states. Please click here.

FRIDAY NIGHT FACTS

2008

FNF, Volume 8, Issue 13
FNF, Volume 8, Issue 12
FNF, Volume 8, Issue 11
FNF, Volume 8, Issue 10
FNF, Volume 8, Issue 9
FNF, Volume 8, Issue 8
FNF, Volume 8, Issue 7
FNF, Volume 8, Issue 6
FNF, Volume 8, Issue 5
FNF, Volume 8, Issue 4
FNF, Volume 8, Issue 3
FNF, Volume 8, Issue 2
FNF, Volume 8, Issue 1


If you would like previous issues of our Friday Night Facts, please contact the OFBCI at 317-232-2503.

Funding Opportunities

• March 24, 2008
• February 25, 2008
• January 28, 2008
• December 31, 2007 

If you would like copies of Funding Opportunities from January 2007 through July 2007, please contact the OFBCI at 317-232-2503.

Volunteering in America

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• volunteer.IN.gov

1. Join AmeriCorps
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3. Find a volunteer opportunity in my area
4. Sign up to receive e-Newsletters from OFBCI
5. Find out more about other national service programs in my area (Senior Corps, AmeriCorps*VISTA, and Learn and Serve America).
6. Connect with other AmeriCorps alumni
7. Learn more about Body & Soul
8. Become a SHARE Network Indiana member