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Resources
Links
- Design Thinking for Social Innovation - Stanford Social Innovation article (capacity-building area: program devlpt.) The authors propose how simple changes in the practical design of social programs can greatly increase their effectiveness; they also provide a series of steps for nonprofits to engage in "design thinking"--a creative process that emphasizes the generation of ideas through inspiration, ideation and implementation.
- IRS.gov- Who must file Form 990-N (e-Postcard)?
- Innovation Network- Huge capacity-building site containing resources for most of the 5 areas
- Scaling Impact: How to get 100x the results with 2x the organization- Stanford Social Innovation article (capacity-building area: program devlpt.) This article discusses several tools and strategies to help expand successful programs into new locations, including: converting bricks to clicks (using Web-based tools); building networks; investing in developing staff; blending service with advocacy; changing people's ideas of what is possible; and strengthening the nonprofit sector as a whole.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Strengthening Communities Fund - The focus of this program is to build the capacity of nonprofit organizations, whether secular or faith based, to address the broad economic recovery issues present in their communities, including helping low-income individuals secure and retain employment, earn higher wages, obtain better-quality jobs, and gain greater access to state and Federal benefits and tax credits, including ARRA benefits.
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