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Resource Matrix Sustainability and the development of capacity within any victim assistance organization are about more than just finding more money. Sustainable programs are programs that find and maintain collaborative relationships with other agencies, provide specific services that are needed—and not provided by others, are perceived as valuable community resources, and are part of the ever-changing and evolving community system. “Capacity building” refers to activities that strengthen an organization so that it can better fulfill its mission. Resources that help support faith- and community-based victim service programs can be found under the following headings: |
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| Strategic Planning | Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC) | Strategic Planning Toolkit: A free, complete strategic planning guide designed specifically for those working in the victim services field. Located on OVC TTAC's Web site. | www.ovcttac.gov 1–866–OVC TTAC www.ovcttac.gov/taResources/stratplan.cfm |
| Strategic Planning Capacity Building Workshops: Free, one-day onsite workshops available through OVC TTAC. | |||
| Leader to Leader Institute | Drucker Foundation Self-Assessment Tool: Process Guide and Workbook | www.pfdf.org/leaderbooks/sat/index.html | |
| American Indian Development Associates, Inc. | “Sustainability Toolkit for Indian Communities:” This document provides some proactive strategies to ensure that tribal programs sustain their services over the long term. | www.aidainc.net/Publications/index.htm (505) 842–1122 |
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| Board Development | Board Source | Provides information, literature, consulting resources for nonprofit boards. Has an extensive online Q & A covering all types of questions about boards. | www.boardsource.org 1–800–883–6262
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| Board Café | An electronic newsletter providing ideas, information and resources to members of nonprofit boards. | www.compasspoint.org (415) 541–9000 |
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| Management Resources
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“ Guidance to Faith-Based and Community Organizations on Partnering with the Federal Government ” | Prepared by the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, this document provides general guidance in a question and answer format for faith-based organizations seeking federal funds for their programs. | www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci/guidance_document.pdf |
| The Foundation Center | Libraries throughout the Nation maintain the Center's collection of references for the nonprofit sector. The collection includes information on all aspects of building and managing a nonprofit organization/program. Many libraries also carry the Center 's database of charitable organizations. | www.fdncenter.org 1–800–424–9836 |
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| ARC (Accessing Resources for Community and Faith-Based Organizations) | Web site with resources for technical assistance in nonprofit management and administration of human service programs. Provides a “Federal Funding Toolkit” with resources for the federal grants process and links to grant opportunities from the Office of Justice Programs (OJP)and Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). | http://arc.nttac.org | |
| Protecting the Civil Rights and Religious Liberty of Faith-Based Organizations | Prepared by the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, provides information on the hiring rights of faith-based organizations. | www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci/booklet.pdf | |
| Free Management Library | An online resource that provides a comprehensive list of management resource topics for nonprofit organizations. | www.managementhelp.org | |
| The Non-Profit Genie | Online management resources. | www.compasspoint.org/askgenie/index.php | |
| Internet Non-Profit Center | An online resource with extensive literature related to nonprofit management. | www.nonprofit-info.org | |
| Financial/Grants Management | OJP Financial Guide | The primary reference manual to assist Office of Justice Program grantees. Provides regulations/requirements for day-to-day financial management issues regarding federal grant funds. | http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/about/offices/ocfo.htm |
| Volunteer Management | Association of Volunteer Administrators | Offers conferences and regional courses in volunteer management and an extensive list of publications, links, and sample job descriptions for volunteer coordinators. | (804) 672–3353
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| Points of Light Foundation
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Provides training and extensive online resources regarding volunteer management and other topics. | www.pointsoflight.org
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| Training Scholarships | OVC Professional Development Scholarships | Victims and victim service providers can apply for financial assistance to attend state conferences and training events. | www.ovcttac.gov 1–866–OVC TTAC |
| Training Opportunities/ Professional Development | OVC TTAC | OVC Professional Development Institute (PDI). Leadership Development Capacity Building Sessions. |
www.ovcttac.gov 1–866–OVC TTAC |
| Compassion Capital Fund (CCF) | This Web site presents a wide range of training and technical assistance events for members of community-based and faith-based organizations. | http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/ccf/index.html
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| OJP Financial Management Training | Two-day training seminar for U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP) grantees providing an overview of managing federal grants, including writing project budgets and reporting requirements. | http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/about/offices/ocfo.htm 1–800–458–0786 |
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| Foundation Center Libraries | Foundation Center Libraries throughout the Nation offer free trainings on grant writing. | www.fdncenter.org 1–800–424–9836 |
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| State Victim Assistance Academies (SVAA) | Intensive foundation course in victimology and victims' rights and services. Three states ( Utah , Oregon , and Arizona ) have formally incorporated culturally relevant case scenarios and faculty members from tribal organizations into their curricula and training sessions. | www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/assist/svaa.htm | |
| Victim Services Program Development | OVC Resource Center (OVC RC) | As a component of the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS), OVC RC has direct access to the most comprehensive criminal justice library in the world. NCJRS produces, collects, and disseminates information and resources for victim service providers and allied professionals. Information specialists will answer questions and make suggestions about resources to address your needs. | 1–800–851–3420 http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/askovc www.ncjrs.gov |
| “Standards for Victim Assistance Programs and Providers” | This document, written by the National Victim Assistance Standards Consortium, provides guidance concerning professional standards of competency for victim service professionals and programs. | www.sc.edu/ccfs/training/consortium.html | |
| The Faith and Service Technical Education Network (FASTEN) | FASTEN offers information resources and networking opportunities for faith-based practitioners. Its Web site features a wide variety of resources (including some fabulous toolkits!) that can enhance capacity and build partnerships between victim assistance and faith-based programs. | www.fastennetwork.org | |
| FASTEN Network Article: “Orientation to Faith-Based Social Services” | www.fastennetwork.org/qryArticleList.asp?TopicId=40D69C64-976F-49FB-8488-CB6C2548AF71 | ||
| “ Tribal Court CASA: A Guide to Program Development” | This manual is designed to help Tribal Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) programs through the initial steps and to assist in the early phases of program operation. The material is based on the collective experience of over 900 local CASA organizations throughout the Nation. | www.casanet.org/program-services/tribal/index.htm | |
| National Children's Alliance “Organizational Development for CACs ” | A “how-to” guide providing specifics and tools that are frequently requested by developing Child Advocacy Centers (CACs), sold for $25 through the National Children's Alliance Web site. | www.nca-online.org | |
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| Technology | Tech Soup | Offers technology-related information and access to free and low-cost computer hardware and software. Also offers online tips and training on specific software programs. | www.techsoup.org 1–800–659–3579, ext. 700 |
| Tech Atlas | Provides online tools for technology assessment, computer training, and troubleshooting. | www.techatlas.org | |
| Grant Writing Skill Building | OVC TTAC | The OVC Training and Technical Assistance (TTAC) Web site offers tips and links related to writing successful grants. | www.ovcttac.gov |
| ARC (Accessing Resources for Community and Faith-based Organizations) | This Web site provides an easily accessible Federal Funding Toolkit, which contains resources for the federal grants process and links to grant opportunities from OJP and OJJDP (see below for more grant information). | http://arc.nttac.org | |
| American Indian Development Associates | Strategies for Preparing a Successful Grant Application: This handbook provides several strategies and recommendations for Indian nations to consider when applying for funds. | www.aidainc.net/Publications/index.htm (505) 842–1122 |
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| The Foundation Center | Foundation Center Libraries throughout the United States offer free training on grant writing. The Foundation Center Web site offers information and resources for grant writing. | www.fdncenter.org 1-800-424-9836 |
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| Finding Match and In-Kind Support | Gifts In-kind International | Assists businesses in donating products to charities, and assists nonprofits in obtaining these donated items. Donations may include computer hardware, phones, photocopiers, fax machines, office furniture, etc. | www.giftsinkind.org |
| Grant-Seeking Resources | White House Faith-Based and Community Initiatives: Catalog | The White House Office for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives published Federal Funds for Organizations That Help Those In Need, which provides basic information about the federal grants process and lists over 150 grant programs. | www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci/GrantCatalog2005.pd www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci/grants-catalog-index.html (202) 456–6708 |
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The Foundation Center | Provides a free online search tool with basic information on foundations and corporate giving programs. A more extensive directory is available through subscription or free from many public libraries and Foundation Center locations. The Foundation Center Libraries contain extensive information about seeking corporate donations and partnerships. | www.fdncenter.org 1–800–424–9836
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| U.S. Department of Justice/Office of Justice Programs Web site | This Web site provides information about all open funding opportunities through the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), National Institute of Justice (NIJ), and Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). | www.ojp.usdoj.gov/funding/funding.htm | |
| Grants.Gov | Describes grant opportunities from more than 900 grant programs offered by 26 federal agencies. May register to receive e-mail notification of grants within area of interest. In 2006, applications for all OJP competitive solicitations must be submitted online through Grants.gov. | www.grants.gov | |
| Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance | An online catalog providing access to a database of all federal programs available to state and local governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, private profit and nonprofit organizations, etc. | www.cfda.gov | |
| Federal Grants Related to Services for Victims | Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) within the U.S. Department of Justice/Office of Justice Programs | OVC Grants—Overview VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grants: Grants to states, that in turn provide subgrants to victim service organizations providing direct services to crime victims. Apply for these grants through the state Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Assistance Administrator. OVC Discretionary Grants: These grants primarily support demonstration projects or national scope training and technical assistance projects that improve services to crime victims, help victims participate in the criminal justice system, and increase public awareness of victim issues. Current OVC Initiatives: Helping Outreach Programs Expand (HOPE) Grant Program: This grant program provides $5,000 in funding to grassroots community-based and faith-based victim service organizations and coalitions to improve outreach and services to crime victims. Provides funding to programs that are not VOCA funded. |
For all OVC grants, check “Current Funding Opportunities” on OVC's Grants & Funding section. Web site. Visit http://www.ovc.gov/fund/welcome.html (202) 307–5983 http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/askovc |
| Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program (158 kb PDF): This program is designed to provide timely assistance to jurisdictions to address victim needs in the aftermath of an act of terrorism or mass violence. | For all OVC grants, check “Current Funding Opportunities” on OVC's Grants & Funding section. Web site. Visit http://www.ovc.gov/fund/welcome.html (202) 307–5983 http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/askovc |
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Competitive OVC Solicitations available in Fiscal Year (FY) 2006: Children's Justice Act (CJA) Partnerships for Indian Communities: This grant program supports projects to improve the capacity of existing tribal systems to handle the investigation, prosecution, and overall handling of severe child abuse cases, particularly cases of child sexual abuse. Solicitation will be posted in November 2005. Public Awareness in Underserved Communities: This program provides grants to support local projects that raise the awareness of traditionally underserved populations about victims' rights and teach them how to access local services available to crime victims. Solicitation will be posted in February 2006. |
Apply for OVC competitive solicitations through www.grants.gov
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| Tribal Victim Assistance (TVA) Discretionary Grants: Grants support the planning and implementation of programs to improve the ability of American Indian and Alaska Native communities to provide direct services to crime victims. Solicitation will be posted in February 2006. FY 06 Solicitations Based Upon Funding Availability: Counseling for Crime Victims in Indian Country by Faith-Based Organizations Discretionary Grant Program: This project supports the provision of faith-based counseling services to victims of crime and supports the creation of collaborative models for local victim assistance programs to join with faith-based organizations, spiritual leaders, and traditional healers in tribal communities. |
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| Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) | OJJDP Formula Grants Program: Grants to states to support state and local delinquency prevention and intervention efforts and juvenile justice system improvements. States award subgrants to local public and private agencies and eligible American Indian tribal organizations. | www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ojjdp Click on “State Contacts” (202) 307–5911 |
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| Children's Advocacy Center Grants: OVC and OJJDP support the National Children's Alliance to administer federal funds for the expansion of Children's Advocacy Centers. | National Children's Alliance 1–800–239–9950 www.nca-online.org
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| Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) | Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program: Allows states and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and improve the criminal justice system. Mental Health Courts Program Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program Drug Courts Discretionary Grant Program |
www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/index.html AskBJA@usdoj.gov |
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| Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) | STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grants STOP Violence Against Indian Women Discretionary Grants Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program Grants to State Sexual Assault Coalitions Rural Domestic Violence and Child Victimization Enforcement Grants Legal Assistance for Victims Discretionary Grant Grants to Reduce Violent Crimes Against Women on Campus |
www.usdoj.gov/ovw/applicationkits.htm
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| U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS) | Compassion Capital Fund Targeted Capacity-Building Program: Grants to faith-based and community organizations that work collaboratively to meet social service needs in their communities. Grantees must use awards to increase efficiency and capacity within their organizations. | www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/ccf/index.html (202) 260-2583
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| DHHS List Serve | Register with this listserv hosted by the Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives to receive notification of grant opportunities. | www.hhs.gov/fbci | |
| DHHS Administration for Children and Families: Family Violence Prevention and Services Act Funding: Provides funding to increase awareness about Family Violence, prevent family violence, and provide shelter and assistance to victims and their dependants. | www.acf.hhs.gov (202) 401-5529 |
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DHHS Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): This site provides information about 2006 funding opportunities. Grant programs include:
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| Online TA guide: “Developing Competitive SAMHSA Grant Applications” | This online training manual is used in workshops to help participants explore skills and resources for planning and writing competitive grant applications for SAMHSA. | http://www.samhsa.gov/Grants/TA/index.aspx | |
| Needs Assessment and Evaluation | Outcome Based Evaluation: A Training Toolkit for Programs of Faith | The Faith and Service Technical Education Network (FASTEN) offers resources and networking opportunities for faith-based practitioners. This document is a comprehensive, step-by-step tutorial that guides leaders in faith-based organizations through the basics of outcome-based evaluation. | www.fastennetwork.org/qryArticleDetail.asp?ArticleId=8672859D-C089-49A4-8BBF-93224B13874D
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| Guide to Conducting a Needs Assessment | Developed by OVC for grantees within the Services for Trafficking Victims Discretionary Grant Program, this document provides basic information and tools to help service providers conduct a needs assessment within their community. | Call OVC TTAC at 1–866–OVC–TTAC | |
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Guide to the Protection of Human Subjects | This guide provides general information about protecting private data and confidential information during focus groups, surveys, program evaluation, and any other activity that may be considered “research.” | Call OVC TTAC at 1–866–OVC–TTAC |
| Community Readiness Assessment Model | The Community Readiness Assessment Model is currently being used by grantees within OVC 's Children's Justice Act Partnerships for Indian Communities Grant Program. The model helps organizations assess current procedures and resources for reporting and responding to child abuse cases and assesses a community's level of readiness to develop and implement procedures to improve service delivery. For more information, contact the Tri-Ethnic Center for Prevention Research. | Tri-Ethnic Center for Prevention Research Colorado State University www.triethniccenter.colostate.edu Dr. Barbara Plested 1–800–835–8091 |
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| Guide to Performance Measurement and Evaluation | Written by OVC for grantees within the Services for Trafficking Victims Discretionary Grant Program, this document provides basic information and tools to help service providers evaluate their programs. | Call OVC TTAC 1–866–OVC–TTAC |
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| Guide to Hiring a Local Evaluator
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Written by OVC for Grantees within the Services for Trafficking Victims Discretionary Grant Program, this document provides general guidelines for hiring an evaluation consultant. | Call OVC TTAC 1–866–OVC–TTAC |
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| National CASA Association: CASA Effectiveness Manual | This manual provides Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) programs with an easy-to-use system for tracking information necessary to evaluate a program's effectiveness. | www.casanet.org/program-management/evaluation/casa-eff-manual-intro.htm | |
| Information Sharing and Networking | OVC Web Forum | Message Board to Help Exchange Lessons and Practices in Victim Services. | http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/ovcproviderforum |
| OVC Directory of Victim Services | An online searchable database of victim service providers throughout the Nation. | http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/findvictimservices | |
| OVC Resource Center (OVCRC) | This Web site provides an opportunity to post information related to professional conferences and other networking opportunities. | www.ncjrs.gov/eventscalendar/calendarmainpage.asp | |
| The Faith and Service Technical Education Network (FASTEN) | This organization offers information resources and networking opportunities to faith-based practitioners. | www.fastennetwork.org | |
| Public Awareness and Communication | National Crime Victims Rights Week Resource Kit | OVC provides a comprehensive array of materials that can be reproduced within local communities to promote National Crime Victims' Rights Week and the rights and services available to victims. | www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publications/welcome.html |
| National Crime Victims Rights Week Community Awareness Project Funding: This OVC initiative provides subcontracts to victim service organizations and coalitions to conduct outreach and public education events during National Crime Victims' Rights Week (April). Each year, this initiative is dependent upon the availability of funds. | www.ovc.gov/fund/2006NCVRWfund/welcome.html | ||
| Communications Toolkit: A Guide to Navigating Communications for the Non-Profit World | This free publication offers practical information in many areas of communications, from how to develop a budget and communications plan to what tools are needed to raise awareness and funds. | http://www.causecommunications.org/spotlight-council-toolkit.php | |
| National Sexual Assault Awareness Month | The National Sexual Violence Resource Center provides ideas and campaign materials for public awareness activities related to sexual violence. | www.nsvrc.org/saam
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Raising Public Awareness on Domestic Violence in Indian Country | A publication provided by the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence that highlights a rural domestic violence public awareness campaign in South Dakota . A PDF version of this document is available through www.vawnet.org. | new.vawnet.org/Assoc_Files_VAWnet/NRCDV_Cangleska.pdf |
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