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Presents an 8-minute film about the power of community partnerships. Describes the benefits of Senior Companions, Foster Grandparents, and Retired and Senior Volunteer Programs. Includes the...
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Partnerships are powerful tools that can help organizations maximize their resources. If your organization is in the initial stages of partnership development, the included chart will help you locate...
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Abstract: Given the diversity and fluctuation of community and market needs, the promise of service as a strategy for addressing youth unemployment rests on its adaptability as a model as well as its...
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Abstract: Throughout uncertain economic times, it is important to utilize resources. Two often overlooked resources include opportunities for networking and volunteerism. Through networking and...
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This 55 minute webinar lead by Suzanne Hailman, the Knowledge Transfer and Utilization Director for Campaign Consultation, Inc., presents a webshop on how National Service can be involved in cultural...
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Highlights research findings on faith-based and community organizations and volunteering, and describes what the Corporation is doing to strengthen its commitment and to contribute to the success of...
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This 16-page PDF gives guidance to faith-based and community organizations on partnering with the federal government. It covers the grant process, do's and don'ts, equal treatment for faith-based...
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This page from the EnCorps collection of resources reviews what to do once a host-site application is approved.
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This page from the EnCorps collection of resources reviews what to include in host site applications.
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This page of the EnCorps collection of resources addresses the benefits of the intermediary model and building effective relationships with host sites.
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This page of the EnCorps collection of resources addresses topics on how to find and keep good partners, including the identification, recruitment, monitoring, and evaluation of host sites.
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This two-page issue brief on faith-based and community initiatives outlines programming priorities developed by the Corporation and highlights sample projects. Dated June 2004.
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Links to resources for faith-based and community organizations including a National Service Resource Booklet for Faith-Based and Community Groups; Issue Brief on the Corporation’s Faith-based and...
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National Service: A Resource for Faith-Based and Community Groups offers examples of how the Corporation for National and Community Service and its members and volunteers have helped a variety of...
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This page of the AmeriCorps.gov website explains how AmeriCorps, faith-based, and community organizations can work together to generate volunteers, thus expanding the capacity of faith-based and...
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An organization benefits from a robust volunteer infrastructure that sustains the activities of the organization. Essential to this sustainability are volunteer project leaders — community members...
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This new course from the Leadership Practice promotes the idea that foundations and communities alike are interested in projects that serve to improve communities and strengthen community-based...
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An in-depth learning tool to help state commissions explore strategies in their fundamental roles of promoting community service and engaging citizens in volunteerism. This examination of the Faith-...
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Connections and relationships within a community and networks that extend beyond one's community greatly influence the well-being of the community.
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Contains best practices from across the country that illustrate the resilience and strength of rural America and the diversity of solutions to be found. Identifies new ways to strengthen families...
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This guidebook was developed to help national service programs determine their organization’s capacity and readiness for project-based volunteer engagement. It is meant to be a user-friendly resource...
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Checklists for new AmeriCorps grantees; new staff of AmeriCorps programs; or new AmeriCorps subgrantees.
Get up to speed quickly on what you need to do first and who you need to meet to start your...
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This checklist gives new AmeriCorps grantees an overview of what they need to do first to get up to speed with:
Program Development & Management: Policies & Guidelines
Program Development...
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This checklist helps new staff of AmeriCorps programs understand what they need to do and who they need to meet when starting their new job. Topics include:
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Explores the stories and lessons from rural communities who have made new things possible by applying an asset-based approach in regards to development. Contains the nine themes that organize...
