Educational Resources
Bear with us as we work on our new page of educational resources! Check back soon for more resources and further updates.
This page of educational resources represents an ever-growing library intended to help nonprofit leaders, staff, and boards increase their knowledge in fields relevant to nonprofit work. Included resources range from sample policies to formal nonprofit regulations and free libraries of resources compiled by other organizations.
The sample policies included below are provided for educational and informational purposes only. We encourage nonprofit leaders not to use the below policies verbatim, but rather to utilize them as a starting point in the creation of an organization's own policies and procedures.
Categories:
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- Advocacy & lobbying
- COVID-19
- Case managers & social workers
- Grants & fundraising
- Human resources (HR)
- Nonprofit boards
- Nonprofit compliance
- Social justice
National Council of Nonprofits resource library
The National Council of Nonprofits has put together a particular library of resources regarding nonprofit Advocacy.
Bolder Advocacy resource library
Bolder Advocacy has compiled a free, digital library of resources on nonprofit advocacy and lobbying.
Keeping track of lobbying for nonprofits
Coalition for a Strong Nebraska has put together a resource of guides and sample documents to help nonprofit workers properly track their organization's advocacy work.
Taking the 501(h) election - Filing form 5768
Nonprofits taking the 501(h) election makes it much easier for nonprofits to track their lobbying activities and clarify how much they are allowed to do.
City of Lincoln page on COVID-19
This link will take you to the City of Lincoln's page on their COVID-19 response. It contains information on the COVID-19 risk dial, vaccine registration in multiple languages, isolation and quarantine guidance, and more.
COVID-19-related legal assistance
Legal Aid of Nebraska has opened a free hotline for those with COVID-19 legal issues. To apply for legal assistance, please call the COVID-19 Hotline at 1-844-268-5627 or apply online at www.LawHelpNE.org. COVID-19 self-help resources can be found at www.legalaidofnebraska.org.
Additionally, Legal Aid is a part of the new Tenant Assistance Project, an effort to provide free legal representation to those facing eviction. The Tenant Assistance Project was developed by the UNL Law Civil Clinic; the Volunteer Lawyers Project; Legal Aid of Nebraska; the Lincoln Commission on Human Rights; and Nebraska Appleseed. Lawyers interested in volunteering may send an email to nevlp@nevlp.org or call 531-220-6773. All attorneys volunteering through the project will be covered by the Volunteer Lawyer Project’s malpractice insurance and will receive training.
MyLNK app: Coronavirus category
The MyLNK app serves as a critical tool to help all of us get information out to those that we serve. They have now added a Coronavirus-specific section on available resources in the community. The website can be found at https://mylnk.app/home. Please review your organization's entries there and request any regular changes/updates. To request an update, click on any service and you will see a link “Report Incorrect or New Information”.
Methods of sharing MyLNK:
- One-pager: English
- Business card size: English
- Business card size: Arabic
- Business card size: Spanish
- Letter size: Vietnamese
FOR CASE MANAGERS & SOCIAL WORKERS
NASW Nebraska Chapter
The National Association of Social Workers Nebraska Chapter has information on Professional Development, Advocacy, Events, and Membership.
Case Management Society of America
This site has information on chapters throughout the US, membership, career information as well as educational opportunities.
ACMA: American Case Management Association
ACMA has information about chapters, careers, certification, membership, as well as education opportunities and advocacy updates and calls to action.
National Association of Case Management
NACM has information about providing case managers and other service coordination practitioners opportunities for advancing professional growth and for the promotion of case management.
CE Opportunities | Commission for Case Manager Certification
The CCM is the largest, oldest and most highly valued credential for case managers. Find out more information about getting certified and why it is important.
Certified Case Managers (CCM) - Courses - AAACEUs
This site has continuing education opportunities for case managers.
Case Management CEU’s | CCMC Approved CEU’s
The CEU academy has a time saving method of obtaining the continuing education you need and the information you want. They provide online CEU’s.
Continuing Education courses about Ethics - Free State Social Work
This site allows you to read articles and take tests to receive CEU’s.
GRANT WRITING TIPS
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FUNDRAISING
National Council of Nonprofits resource library
The National Council of Nonprofits has put together a particular library of resources regarding nonprofit Fundraising.
Zelle HR Solutions: resources
Zelle HR Solutions has a page containing a variety of HR-related resources, such as resource guides, employment forms, and more.
Overtime information
This document outlines situations in which certain workers may be exempt from typical laws regarding overtime pay.
National Council of Nonprofits resource library
The National Council of Nonprofits has put together a particular library of resources regarding nonprofit Employment.
Sample policies
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Cause Collective - Board Training 101
Cause Collective members may recieve a FREE 1 - 1.5 board training that covers the basic roles and responsibilities of a board. For more information and to request a training, click the button just above.
BoardSource
BoardSource is a national nonprofit focused on nonprofit board leadership research, leadership, and support. They have a variety of blog posts and other resources available, all relevant to nonprofit board selection and functioning.
National Council of Nonprofits resource library
The National Council of Nonprofits has put together a particular library of resources regarding nonprofit Boards and Governance.
Strategic nonprofit board recruitment
This article by Clairification provides information on the role of board members, how to strategically look for potential members, and how to vet those who are interested.
Recruiting for board diversity with respect
This article, coming from the BoardSource blog, outlines the importance of recruiting for board diversity with respect through following the author's personal story. It continues to provide tips and methods for creating an inclusive board culture where everyone's perspective is welcomed and respected.
GENERAL
Protect the Good Life
A resource of information from the Nebraska Attorney General's office providing information on nonprofit compliance-related situations that nonprofits may face, such as conflicts of interest.
ETHICS AND ACCOUNTABILITY
National Council of Nonprofits resource library
The National Council of Nonprofits has put together a particular library of resources regarding nonprofit Ethics and Accountability.
DONOR GIFTS
Lincoln Community Foundation - training resources
This presentation comes from a Cause Collective training put together by the Lincoln Community Foundation that covered information such as managing donor gifts, receipting, and more.
BYLAWS
Further resources...
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Starbucks Global Academy
Downloadable PDF toolkits on topics ranging from racial bias to class bias and more.
Racial equity tools: fundamentals
A website of resources looking to support individuals who are working to achieve racial equity.
Race Forward: Systemic Racism video series
This resource, put together by Race Forward, provides a series of short videos on different aspects of systemic racism such as the wealth gap, housing discrimination, and more.
Coble Skill: DEI interview questions
This informational PDF lists out a variety of interview questions related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion that are a good fit for a variety of potential job positions.
Harvard's Implicit Bias Test
This test, based on an implicit bias test used in the book Blindspot, uses a variety of quick-answer questions to test for implicit bias.
YWCA diversity self-assessment
This PDF diversity self-assessment has a particular focus on the nonprofit field, helping motivate the creation of diversity-related action items.
University of California: inclusion self-assessment
This PDF self-assessment is designed for campus leaders to use in self-assessing for a Culture of Inclusion; however, many questions would extend well to testing an organization's culture.
National Council of Nonprofits resource library
The National Council of Nonprofits has put together a particular library of resources regarding nonprofit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
World Trust Website
Visit the World Trust Website for more information on the Cracking the Code series and other tools for Social Justice and Equity Movement Building.
America Needs All of Us (Welcoming America)
America Needs All of Us is a toolkit for messaging about race, bias, and change.
Ten Lessons for Talking about Race, Racism and Racial Justice
As it sounds - an article put together by the Opportunity Agenda.
Othering and Belonging Institute
This work by the Associate Director of the Othering and Belonging Institute of UC Berkeley, Denise Herd, links COVID-19, racism, and police violence, and provides analysis to inform statements.
Responding to Everyday Bigotry
This article by the Southern Poverty Law Center provides tangible actions to take in a variety of situations.
Black and Pink - Unpacking Solidarity Toolkit
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Racial Equity Impact Assessment Guide
This assessment guide, put together by Race Forward, provides a variety of information on Racial Equity Impact Assessments - ranging from what they are to why they're needed and when they should be conducted.
Accountability Principles
This PDF toolkit, also by Race Forward, provides information and recommendations on accountability principles, how to use them, and more.