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Mike Feehan: Faith Based Issues Regarding Government Funding: AGRM 2005 Audio

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:39:18 -0600

Association of Gospel Rescue Mission's 92nd annual convention, "Keepers of the Light", in 2005 hosts Mike Feehan for his "Faith Based Issues Regarding Government Funding" workshop.

John J. DiIulio Jr.: Godly Republic: A Centrist Blueprint for America's Faith-Based Future (Wildavsky Forum)

EvanDonovan — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:57:35 -0600

"Do you know if you are going to heaven?" Shortly after being appointed the first Director of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives--the "faith czar"--John J. DiIulio Jr. was asked this question. Suddenly DiIulio, a Catholic Democrat who pioneered programs for inner-city children, was acutely aware that he was no longer a private citizen who might have humored the television evangelist standing before him. Now he was, as he recalls in his introduction--"responsible for assisting the president in faithfully upholding the Constitution . . .

Application for Developing Partnership

jarboe — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:51:45 -0500

Government - FBO Collaboration

EvanDonovan — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:39:06 -0500

EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS TOPIC
FBO - Government Collaboration

Articles, Excerpts, Tips & More
Toolkit for Government-FBO Collaboration: This toolkit will orient practitioners to the issue of financial collaboration between government and FBOs. It provides summaries of legal research on the state of the law as well as practical guidance on making collaboration with government fruitful.
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Fruitful Collaborations: Survey of Government-Funded Faith-Based Programs in 15 States (Exec Sum): This short report highlights findings from a survey of nearly 400 FBO contractors regarding their assessment of their relationship to the government agency financing their social service programs.
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Collaborations Catalogue: A Report on Charitable Choice Implementation in 15 States (Exec Summary): This 2002 report details the extent of government contracting with FBOs under the charitable choice rules in 15 states, providing information on the amounts of contracts and the types of services funded.
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Mini-Profiles of Mayoral-FBO Partnerships in Prisoner Reentry: The U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Center on Faith-Based Initiatives produced these brief profiles of creative partnerships in Philadelphia, Charleston, Washington, Minneapolis and other cities.
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Q&A on Legal Issues Involved in FBO-Government Partnerships: Q&A on Legal Issues Involved in FBO-Government Partnerships: This document lists general rules and frequently asked questions regarding government-faith collaboration. It tackles issues raised when FBOs receive direct grant or contract funding from government and those that come into play when FBOs receive indirect public funding (e.g., through vouchers).
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Pros and Cons of Receiving Government Funding: This short article will help faith leaders evaluate the potential promises and pitfalls of financial collaboration with government.
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Self-Assessment: Ten Questions to Determine Whether Your Congregation is Ready to Compete for Public: If your faith-based organization considering whether to seek public funding for your social service program? Use these questions to help you assess whether your organization is ready, and the service is appropriate, for potential government funding.
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Due Diligence Tips: Once your FBO has secured a government contract, what practices and procedures can you put in place to help ensure that your partnership is successful? This short article offers several tips based on research at dozens of program sites as well as findings from the Hudson Institute/Bliss Institute’s 2002 survey of nearly 400 faith-based government contractors.
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Web Resources for Research and Information Concerning Faith-Based Initiatives and Legal Issues: Use this directory of website links to connect you to governmental and nongovernmental organizations that offer up-to-date information on faith-based initiatives.
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Faith in the City: Patrick McCrory and the Mayors Mentoring Alliance: In Charlotte, NC, Mayor McCrory has successfully mobilized corporate and faith-based volunteers to mentor at-risk youth. This case study from FASTEN partner Harvard University highlights successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
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Building Effective Cross-Sector Collaborations: A Learning Module : This learning module includes a set of resources to enhance faith community-city hall collaborations. The resources are grounded in real-life leadership situations, presented here in a set of “living cases” which capture the innovative leadership of mayors and religious leaders in the process of its unfolding. These resources are organized around two key areas: (a) strategies for leadership; and (b) substantive policy areas.
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Charitable Choice: Top 10 Tips for Public Officials: This list notes 10 recommendations for public officials who want to ensure that their programs are in compliance with Charitable Choice.
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Recommended Books
Religion-Based Employment Discrimination in Charitable Choice: A Guide for the Perplexed: A Guide for the Perplexed. This article is good background information on applying the Charitable Choice rules to your organization.
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Charitable Choice for Welfare & Community Services:: An Implementation Guide for State, Local, and Federal Officials. This is a focused introduction to the finer points of compliance with the Charitable Choice guidelines of the 1996 federal welfare reforms.
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Recommended Links
Faithworks Indiana: This is a resource-rich website for both FBO leaders and public administrators regarding public funding of faith-based service organizations.
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SHARE Network: Located in North Dakota, this is a model of networking various agencies involved in workforce development. The site’s goal is to help North Dakota job-seekers to find resources that will help them secure training and find gainful employment.
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	Toolkit for Government-FBO Collaboration
	Building Effective Cross-Sector Collaborations: A Learning Module
	Mini-Profiles of Mayoral-FBO Partnerships in Prisoner Reentry
	Due Diligence Tips
	Q&A on Legal Issues Involved in FBO-Government Partnerships

Effective Relationship Main Page

EvanDonovan — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:52:27 -0500

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Orientation to Faith-Based Social Services
Included in this topic area are articles that provide background information promoting understanding of the unique role of faith-based organizations in providing social service.

	The Roundtable on Religion & Social Welfare Policy
	Wrap-around services: Serving Holistically
	Being “User Friendly:” The Benefits of a Multi-Faith Staff
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FBO - Government Collaboration
Help for FBOs and government entities in effectively connecting under the Charitable Choice rules.

	Recursos del Web para la Estudios e Información Concerniente Iniciativas de Oraganizaciones Basadas
	Toolkit for Government-FBO Collaboration
	Fruitful Collaborations: Survey of Government-Funded Faith-Based Programs in 15 States (Exec Sum)
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General Collaboration
Assistance for FBOs, Public/Private Funders and Public Administrators in forging productive relationships that will transform lives and communities.

	Meeting the Collaboration Challenge Workbook
	Changing Communities through Faith in Action: Symposium Report One
	Faith in Partnership: Lessons from the Winning Models of 2005 “Partners in Transformation” Awards
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Public/Private
Assistance for organizations with questions about the best resource and funding partners for a particular program or initiative.

	Public/Private Ventures
	Increasing Access to Health Care for the Medically Underserved through Faith
	Public/Private Teaming
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Faith-Philanthropy Collaboration

	United Way Mass Bay and the Faith & Action Initiative
	Philanthropy & Faith: An Introduction
	Toolkit for Private Funders
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	Toolkit for Government-FBO Collaboration
	Building Effective Cross-Sector Collaborations: A Learning Module
	Toolkit for Private Funders
	Mini-Profiles of Mayoral-FBO Partnerships in Prisoner Reentry
	Due Diligence Tips

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EvanDonovan — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:27:59 -0500

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Being There: Faith on the Frontlines

Miki — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:26:36 -0500

GENERAL COLLABORATION RESOURCE

Being There: Faith on the Frontlines

Successful Models of Faith-Based, Cross-Sector Collaboration from the 2006 Partners in Transformation Awards Program

by Amy L. Sherman, FASTEN Editorial Director, 2006

Summary:

Hurricane Katrina brought America’s attention not only to the immense destruction of such a disaster but also to the astounding men, women, and organizations that moved in to care for the victims and rebuild families, homes, and whole cities. In 2006, FASTEN investigated the programs in which the faith community and organizations outside the faith community joined together to help communities through either natural or man-made disasters.

Therefore, the 2006 Partners in Transformation Awards Program was open to ten states that have recently faced such a disaster: Alabama, California, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia.

Winners were chosen for their innovative and effective multi-sector collaborations in one of three disaster-related categories: Short-Term Emergency Disaster Response, Long-Term Community Recovery and Rebuilding Efforts, and Services Addressing Deep Pockets of Poverty. This report offers descriptions of the award winners and semifinalists as well as best practices learned from the contest applicants.

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