NEW! Findings from a Retrospective Survey of Faith-Based and Community Organizations (with corresponding data charts)
A major component of the Compassion Capital Fund (CCF) program is the Demonstration Program. The CCF Demonstration Program funds intermediary organizations that serve as a bridge between the federal government and faith-based and community organizations (FBCOs). All CCF funded intermediary organizations provide grassroots FBCOs with at least three types of capacity building assistance: training, technical assistance, and subawards. The Administration for Children & Families (ACF) conducted a retrospective survey of a sample of FBCOs that received support from intermediaries funded during the 2002 CCF grant cycle. The purpose of this study was to provide some preliminary insight into the extent to which FBCOs have succeeded in utilizing CCF resources to enhance their organizational and service delivery capacity.
Click here for an updated PDF version of the survey (232KB) and data charts (359 KB).

Promising Practices for Improving the Capacity of Faith- and Community-Based Organizations
This report documents the range of services that intermediaries provide to their constituent organizations, and highlights those that constitute promising practices. The report defines as promising practices those efforts undertaken by the intermediaries that show potential for producing successful outcomes-they improve the organizational capacity of faith-based and community organizations, are broadly used and accepted (although not universally), and have the potential for replication among other organizations. Click here for a PDF version of the report (400 KB).

Capacity Benchmarking Tool For Faith- and Community-Based Organizations.
This Capacity Benchmarking Tool was developed to assist newly established and emerging community-based nonprofit organizations, including faith-based organizations, that want to work toward greater stability and effectiveness. The tool covers multiple topics including board of directors, strategic planning, program monitoring, community linkages and partnerships, fundraising and grant writing, technology, management of staff and volunteers, and financial management. Click here for a PDF version of the report (1 MB).

The Alliance for Nonprofit Management
The Alliance for Nonprofit Management is the professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to improving the management and governance capacity of nonprofits, to assist nonprofits in fulfilling their mission.

Bridgestar
Bridgestar was founded on the premise that mission-focused nonprofits have greater opportunity to achieve breakthrough results when they attract, assemble, and nurture strong board and senior leadership teams. Bridestar seeks to be a resource for enhancing the flow and effectiveness of capable executives into and within the sector.

Christian Community Development Association
Christian Community Development Association exists to develop a strong fellowship of those involved in Christian community development. We desire to support and encourage existing Christian community developers and their ministries and help to establish new ones.

Corporation for National and Community Service
The Corporation for National and Community Service has developed a comprehensive toolkit of resources for faith-based and community organizations (FBOs and CBOs) under its Faith and Communities Engaged in Service (FACES) initiative. The Corporation is enhancing its outreach and engagement of FBOs and CBOs as part of its implementation of the President's initiative.

Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations
Hauser is an interdisciplinary research center at Harvard University based at the John F. Kennedy School of Government. It seeks to expand understanding and accelerate critical thinking about nonprofit organizations and civil society among scholars, practitioners, policy makers, and the general public.

Internet Nonprofit Center
Internet Nonprofit Center publishes the Nonprofit FAQ, a resource of information provided by participants in many online discussions about nonprofits and their work.

Nonprofit Risk Management Center
A source for tools, advice and training to control risks.

Stanford Social Innovation Review
Stanford Social Innovation Review is the premier journal on nonprofits, philanthropy, and corporate social responsibility. The mission of SSIR is to share substantive insights and practical experiences that will help those who do the important work of improving society do it even better.

TCC Group
TCC Group's mission is to develop strategies and programs that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of nonprofit organizations, philanthropies, and corporate citizenship programs to achieve social impact.

United Way of America
United Way of America is the national organization dedicated to leading the United Way movement in making measurable impact in every community across America. The United Way movement includes approximately 1,400 community-based United Way organizations. Each is independent, separately incorporated, and governed by local volunteers.