Nonprofit Resources
The Center for Nonprofit Excellence, in partnership with the Community Foundation, has curated a list of resources for nonprofits related to community engagement, equitable practices, financial health, and a variety of other topics.
Board Development
Building A Board
- How to Structure a Board | Article
- Board Recruitment | Resources
- Board Orientation | Resources
- A How-To Guide for Nonprofit Board Committees | Guide
Bylaws
- What are nonprofit bylaws? Tips and Best Practices | Article
- Bylaws Checklist | Guide
- Nonprofit Bylaws Template | Resources
Board Responsibilities
- Board Roles and Responsibilities | Checklist
- Best Practices for Nonprofit Boards | Video Series
- Code of Conduct | Article
- Role of the Board Chair | Handout
- Board Chair & CEO Relationship | Handout
- Board & Staff Relationship | Handout
And More
- Lifecycle of a Nonprofit Board | Handout
- Board Members as Advocates | Guide for Discussion
Volunteer Management
Greater Richmond Association for Volunteer Administration (GRAVA) hosts monthly workshops and an annual conference for professionals and volunteers in the field. Members include volunteer managers, board members, fundraisers, students, consultants, community leaders, and more. Whether you're new to volunteer management or a seasoned CVA-certified professional, GRAVA welcomes you!
Sterling Volunteers provides a volunteer background screening platform, which is tailor-made for volunteer managers, nonprofits and service organizations helping them avoid onboarding risky individuals. Volunteers join an online community where, once screened and vetted, they can connect with multiple service organizations to volunteer.
VolunteerPro provides online volunteer management training, coaching & community to leaders of volunteers at all levels. We share research, best practices & emerging innovations in volunteer engagement, all based on engaging today’s volunteers. Our best-in-class courses, membership community & database of tools will help you solve practical challenges & boost your results.
Richmond Toolbank lends tools and equipment to community-based organizations and volunteers. For 30 years, the ToolBank network has been empowering the not-for-profit sector with the tools, equipment & expertise that are central to completing tens of thousands of community transformation projects each year.
Collaboration in the Sector
Below are valuable tools and insights to help nonprofits and organizations collaborate more effectively. Whether you're just starting to explore partnerships or looking to strengthen existing coalitions, these resources are designed to guide you through every step of the process
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How To Collaborate Successfully
Nonprofit Megaphone
Collaborating with another nonprofit may be just what your organization needs to push it to the next level. But how do you team up effectively? First, let’s talk about why nonprofits team up in the first place. Learn More -
Link Arms to Elevate Your Nonprofit’s Impact
Nonprofit collaboration strategies: Working with like-minded people and organizations can create a deepened impact, more sustainable relationships, and a stronger funding pool for your mission. Learn More
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The Collaborative Map
La Piana
The Collaborative Map presents the range of ways that independent organizations can come together in pursuit of a shared goal. Learn More -
A Coalition-Building Roadmap
Center for Nonprofit Excellence
This Action to Impact: A Coalition-Building Roadmap is designed by and for local nonprofit organizations to help you decide whether building a coalition is the right collaborative strategy for you. Learn More -
Creating and Maintaining Coalitions and Partnerships
Community Toolbox
This toolkit provides guidance for creating a partnership among different organizations to address a common goal. Explore multiple resources and case studies. Learn More
Equity
Equitable Practices
- A Framework for Considering Your Organization’s Equity Journey | Article
- How to Conduct Racial Equity Audits | Article
- Are you Awake, Woke, or doing the Work? | Video
- Equity in Everyday Operations | Article
- Engaging Board in Racial Equity Work | Guide
- Leading Conversations on Race Equity | Article
- Race Equity and Inclusion Action | Guide
Equity in Finance
Community Engagement
Evaluation Tools
- Impact and Evaluation | Article
- Evaluation – Components and Uses | Article
- Measuring Nonprofit Social Impact | Article
- Metrics for Measuring Impact | Article
- Impact Measurement: A Comprehensive Guide for Nonprofits
- How to Know if a Program Works | Resources
- Strategic Impact Map Template | Collateral
- Creating and Using a Program Strategy Map | Article with Audio
- Thinking About Intended Impact - The Sustainability Mindset Workbook
Financial Health
The below resources provide essential tools for strengthening your nonprofit's financial health and budgeting practices. It begins with key indicators of financial health and offers worksheets to assess and improve your organization’s financial infrastructure.
Indicators of Nonprofit Financial Health
Understanding and Budgeting Program Costs
Financial Infrastructure Self Assessment
Nonprofit Management Series
A Five-Step Guide to Budget Development
We have a budget. What's Next? Cash Flow Toolkit
Excel Budget Template
Budgeting Best Practices
Assess Your Financial Health
Financial Policies: Why & How
Fundraising
- Building Funder & Nonprofit Relationships | Article
- Building a Culture of Philanthropy in Your Organization | Article
- Engaging Donors as Partners | Video
- Fundraising Communications Toolkit
- Donor Engagement Timeline
- Ten Principles of Fundraising | Article
- Basic Fundraising Plan | Templates
- Type of Fundraising Campaigns | Handout
- Simple Fundraising Idea for Nonprofits | Video
- Fundraising is Regulated – Make Sure You Are Compliant! | Resources
- Fundraising Fitness Test | Assessment
Leadership Development
