| | Tools and ResourcesThe following tools and resources have been assembled to enhance the work of faith-based and community organizations Technical Assistance Health Substance Abuse Human Services Emergency Preparedness Research Locate Current Providers in Your Area - NEW Sustainability Guide for Grassroots Organizations - SAMHSA has released an effective tool-kit for sustainability ideas and practices for faith-based and community organizations. This kit is very practical and will help organizations aggressively plan for the long-term to keep doing great work in their communities. Topics include financial planning, fund development and raising, evaluations and marketing strategies.
- U.S. Census Bureau Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Tool Kit - The U.S. Census Bureau produced this toolkit to assist faith-based and community organizations with obtaining Census information for grant writing and community needs assessment.
- Touching Lives and Communities Training Video Workshops - These training video workshops, produced by the U.S. Department of Labor’s CFBCI, provide information on capacity building, corporation and foundation giving, board development, grant management, and program evaluation.
- How to Write A Successful Grant Proposal Webcast – Learn how to write a successful federal grant proposal from the U.S. Department of Education’s CFBCI new Webcast
- Conducting Successful Public Relations and Media Interviews – Learn how to improve your organization’s Public Relations in this new guide from the U.S. Department of Labor’s CFBCI
- Grant Writing Portal to Success – A one-stop grant writing resource from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s CFBCI
- Breakthrough Performance- Ten Emerging Practices of Leading Intermediaries – This guidebook examines effective efforts of leading intermediary organizations.
- Toolkit for Faith-based and Community Organizations – An online resource with helpful links, tools, and information for faith-based and community organizations
- Guidance to Faith-Based and Community Organizations on Partnering with the Federal Government–A guide produced by the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives which provides a basic overview of partnering with the Federal government
- Tax information for non-profit 510(c)(3) organizations provided by the IRS– Useful links for FBCOs compiled by the IRS
- Successful Strategies for Recruiting, Training, and Utilizing Volunteers: A Guide for Faith- and Community-Based Service Providers (PDF - 900KB), [DOC - 1.9MB]–A guide produced by SAMHSA designed for community groups and faith-based organizations seeking to maximize the skills of their volunteers, expand their services to the community, and enhance their effectiveness.
- Maximizing Program Services Through Private Sector Partnerships and Relationships: A Guide to Faith-Based and Community Organizations (PDF - 3MB), [DOC - 645KB]–A guide produced by SAMHSA that provides FBCOs with specific, practical guidance about the fundamental aspects of engaging corporate givers and foundation grantmakers
- "Developing Competitive SAMHSA Grant Applications" Participant Manual– A guide created to help you acquire the skills and resources needed to plan, write, and prepare a competitive federal grant application
- US Non-profit Gateway– Useful Federal links for FBCOs compiled by USA.Gov
- Rural Assistance Center Guide - RAC helps rural communities and other rural stakeholders access the full range of available programs, funding, and research that can enable them to provide quality health and human services to rural residents
top of page top of page top of page - National Clearinghouse for Families and Youth– A free information service for communities, organizations, and individuals interested in developing new and effective strategies for supporting young people and their families
- National Healthy Marriage Resource Center – A clearinghouse for information, resources, and training on healthy marriage for experts, researchers, policymakers, media, marriage educators, couples and individuals, program providers, and others.
- National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse– A clearinghouse providing access to print and electronic publications, timely information on fatherhood issues, and targeted resources that support OFA-funded Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Marriage grantees
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