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How To Start a 501c3 Nonprofit Corporation

Miki — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:46:25 -0600

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How to Start a 501c3 Nonprofit Corporation

By Thomas Wrobel, Esq.

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Ex-offender Reentry Programs Toolkit

EvanDonovan — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 11:26:43 -0500

EXOFFENDER REENTRY RESOURCE

Ex-offender Reentry Programs Toolkit

In light of high recidivism rates, many faith-based organizations are realizing the need to get involved in providing help to ex-offenders. This toolkit draws on materials from a variety of proven ex-offender reentry programs to provide advice, information, and practical implementation and evaluation tools for faith leaders interested in launching their own aftercare programs.

Project Development Tools

1. Basic Steps In Starting an Ex-Offender Ministry

This brief checklist provides a quick overview of the essential steps in launching a new outreach to ex-offenders.

2. Steps and Timeline for Starting a “Meet Me at the Gate” Program

This article provides a listing of the activities necessary for a church to undertake in developing the Koinonia House National Ministries (KHNM) style of post-prison ministry of biblical discipleship for Christian neighbors coming out of prison.

3. Issues to Consider Before Launching an Aftercare Center for Ex-Offenders

This checklist of questions will help practitioners hone in on key issues to think through before starting an after-care facility.

4. Checklist for Preparing to Develop a Housing Program for Ex-Offenders

This list of questions will help FBO leaders “cover the bases” when pre-planning a potential housing outreach for ex-offenders.

Project Implementation Tools

Mentoring Ex-Offenders

1. Needs Form

This form will help ex-offenders think through what their immediate needs upon release will be and will serve to communicate these needs to the mentors and/or mentor organization.

2. Sample Mentor Application

This is a useful sample application for those desiring to become mentors. It will enable mentor organizations to get important information about the prospective mentors as well as screen for potential problems.

3. Do’s and Don'ts for Mentees

This short list of guidelines can be given to ex-offenders who have joined a Christian mentoring program. It will help them set realistic expectations for the relationship and understand pitfalls they can avoid.

4. Sample Release Form for Mentors

This is a sample Release of Liability for mentors. It helps to provide liability protection for the mentor organization.

5. Sample Mentor Reference Form

This is a sample form for references of prospective mentors to recommend or not recommend the mentor applicant for participation in the mentoring program.

6. Curriculum Review of Mentor Training Manual for New Mentors

The manual provides practical training and instruction for Christians who will be entering mentoring relationships with offenders, either during or after their incarceration.

Life Skills Programs for Ex-Offenders

7. Developing Positive Leisure Activities

This form is designed to help ex-offenders think through their habits and leisure activities, pinpoint those that cause problems for them, and find habits and activities to substitute.

8. Curriculum Review of Preparing for Success on the Outside

This article overviews a four-month Biblically based course to help inmates prepare for release from prison. The curriculum covers topics including attitudes, finances, employment, and goal setting.

9. Review of As Free As An Eagle: The Inmate’s Family Survival Guide

This guide is designed to help inmates avoid returning to prison by taking responsibility for their actions and repairing or improving their family relationships.

*10. Curriculum Review of Continuing to Cage Your Rage Series

This curriculum helps inmates learn to manage their anger and avoid aggressive actions.

Jobs Programs for Ex-Offenders

11. Do’s and Don’ts of Cover Letters

A easy and quick read, this excerpt will prepare ex-offenders for their job hunt by orienting them to cover letters – what works and what should be avoided.

*12. Self-Evaluation Profile

Ex-offenders can use this questionnaire to help them identify their strengths and weaknesses on a variety of job-related skills.

13. Curriculum Review of I Need a J-O-B!

This provides an overview of a faith-based resource designed to help ex-offenders prepare for the difficult task of finding a job following their release from prison.

14. Curriculum Review of Putting the Bars Behind You Workbook Package

This is an overview of a curriculum from Jist Publishing that helps ex-offenders develop life skills, identify their strengths and skills, develop job search and job retention skills, and network and interview for jobs.

15. Answering Questions About Your Criminal Record (permission pending)

This short article offers ex-offenders practical tips on answering the toughest question they’ll face in a job interview.

Project Evaluation Tools

1. Sample Mentoring Relationship Evaluation Form

This form helps mentors consider and record the status of their relationship with their mentee in a variety of areas.

*2. Sample Participant Evaluation Form from “Meet Me at the Gate”

This form allows leaders in the program to think critically about the ex-offender's progress in the Meet Me at the Gate discipleship program after the orientation period and decide whether or not it is appropriate to move him or her to the next level.

*3. Sample Participant Self-Evaluation Form from “Meet Me at the Gate”

Ex-offenders participating in this program use this form to self-assess their progress at various intervals during the course of the program

Related Books
	Meet Me at the Gate
	Guide for Developing Housing for Ex-Offenders
	99 Days and a Get Up
	The Real World of Restorative Justice Ministry: Today’s Inmates ARE Tomorrow’s Neighbors
	When Prisoners Return

Related Links
	Koinonia House National Ministries
	Conquest Offender Reintegration Ministries
	Transition of Prisoners, Inc.
	Prison Fellowship

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Teen Vocational Development Toolkit

jarboe — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:14:41 -0500

YOUTH RESOURCE

Teen Vocational Development Toolkit

Many organizations working with teenagers have discovered that this sometimes-challenging population can be effectively engaged in programs that emphasize career exploration and on-the-job experience. This toolkit will help FBO leaders to get oriented to these kinds of programs and understand the potential benefits of them. The toolkit also includes reviews of curriculum FBO leaders may want to try as well as various sample exercises/activities to conduct with teens in a vocational development program. Getting participant and parent feedback is an important part of any solid youth program, and so the toolkit includes sample evaluation forms that could be used “as is” or adapted to fit specific program needs.

Project Development Tools

Getting Oriented: Three Types of Youth Vocational Development Programs

This short article introduces those new to the field to the main types of teen vocational development programs/curricula and mentions a few of the benefits of these kinds of programs.

Benefits of Work-based Learning Programs

Want to convince your funders, staff, and volunteers that launching a teen vocational development program is a good idea? This document highlights research findings from a variety of studies that indicate the positive benefit for youth, especially at-risk and disabled youth, of these kinds of programs.

Issues to Consider before Launching a Job Shadow Program

Use this checklist to help ensure you attend to all the details and issues relevant to starting this kind of teen vocational development initiative.

Pre-launch Timeline

This week-by-week guide will help you in planning wisely as you launch a new teen vocational development program.

Project Implementation Tools

1. Curriculum Review of Pathfinder: Exploring Career and Educational Paths

This is a detailed overview of the Pathfinder program’s curriculum.

2. Curriculum Review of YES!® (Youth Exploration Survey): An Extreme Journey

This is a detailed overview of the YES program’s curriculum.

3. Student Self- Assessment: Work Values

This questionnaire assists students in identifying broad characteristics or values that are important to them in a potential career. These values include such concepts as autonomy (job that permit employees to work alone and make decisions); comfort (jobs providing security and a good working environment); altruism (jobs that allow employees to serve others and work in non-competitive environments), and others.

4. Self-Assessment Questionnaire: Work Abilities

Students use this mini-survey to rank their abilities in over thirty different skill areas.

5. Self-Assessment Questionnaire: Work Habits

This tool helps students to identify their strengths and weaknesses regarding job readiness and work habits (such as punctuality, dependability).

6. Student Interest Survey

Program coordinators can use this preliminary interest survey, completed by students, to help them determine what kinds of work placements and job shadowing placements would complement the student’s interest areas.

Project Evaluation Tools

1. Job Host Evaluation

Program directors can use this form with those employers who participate in a job shadowing or internship program. It asks these individuals to rate the program, the participating student, and themselves.

2. Parent Evaluation

Use this form to obtain feedback from parents of the youth who participate in your program, to get their perspective on how it affected their kids.

3. Student Evaluation

Use this form with students in your job shadowing program, to hear their feedback and learn about how you might improve the program in the future.

Related Articles
	Curriculum Review of You’re the Boss: Lifeskills & Entrepreneurship Program
	Job Club
	Curriculum Review of Pathfinder: Exploring Career and Educational Paths

Related Books
	No One is Unemployable

Related Links
	Job Shadowing 2004
	Jist Publishing

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How Are We Doing?A Toolkit for Organizational Self-Assessment by Faith-Based Service Organizations

jarboe — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:43:36 -0500

PROGRAM EVALUATION RESOURCE

How Are We Doing?
A Toolkit for Organizational Self-Assessment
by Faith-Based Service Organizations

Summary:

This toolkit is designed for directors of faith-based organizations who wish to lead their staff, board, and/or volunteers through an intentional process of internal self-assessment. This evaluation system assists organization leaders and stakeholders in assessing whether their programs and policies are “on track” with their mission and philosophy of ministry. It works especially well for day-long or weekend Board or staff retreats.

Related Articles
	Outcome-Based Evaluation: A Training Toolkit for Programs of Faith

Related Books
	The Wilder Nonprofit Field Guide to Crafting Effective Mission & Vision Statements
	Evaluation with Power: A New Approach to Organizational Effectiveness, Empowerment, and Excellence

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Toolkit

How To Start a 501c3 Nonprofit Corporation

From Jurispedia

How to Start a 501c3 Nonprofit Corporation

Ex-offender Reentry Programs Toolkit

Ex-offender Reentry Programs Toolkit

Project Development Tools

Project Implementation Tools

Mentoring Ex-Offenders

Life Skills Programs for Ex-Offenders

Jobs Programs for Ex-Offenders

Project Evaluation Tools

Teen Vocational Development Toolkit

Teen Vocational Development Toolkit

Project Development Tools

Project Implementation Tools

Project Evaluation Tools

How Are We Doing?A Toolkit for Organizational Self-Assessment by Faith-Based Service Organizations

How Are We Doing? A Toolkit for Organizational Self-Assessment by Faith-Based Service Organizations

Summary:

How Are We Doing?
A Toolkit for Organizational Self-Assessment
by Faith-Based Service Organizations