Tools & Resources

Arranging Celebrations

This tool (from Community Tool Box) includes guidelines for when and how to throw a party.

Recognizing Goal Attainment Checklist

This tool (from Community Tool Box) can guide you in celebrating partial victories as well as long term goal success.

Gathering Information: Monitoring Your Progress

This tool (from Community Tool Box) provides guidance on monitoring process and outcome measures including 1) an event log tool and 2) suggested codes for categorizing events that can help you collect information in ways that are easy to summarize and communicate. 

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Google Groups

This is a web-based tool (from Google) to keep communication flowing among and within your networks. It can be found in the Communicate guide under Keep your partners informed and engaged.

Capture Attention! Inspire Action!

This tool (from Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Prevention Resources) provides tips for giving a presentation or talking to someone you need to persuade.

Why Might You Use Different Formats for Presenting Your Evaluation Results

This tool (from Community Tool Box) discusses different types of reports that suitable for different types of audiences. 

CDC Implementation of Anti-Lobbying Provisions

This tool (from CDC) provides guidance about lobbying for public health and not-for-profit organizations who receive CDC funds. It can be found in Act on What's Important under Deliver your message.

Integrating Volunteers Into a Campaign Plan

This tool (from M + R ) will help you think about how to effectively involve volunteers in all aspects of your campaign to keep them engaged.

Your Board and Fundraising: An Introductory Course

This tool (from Alliance for Nonprofit Management) provides a one-hour recorded webinar aimed at helping you think through the process of getting your board involved with fundraising.

Identifying Potential House Party Hosts/Hostesses for Fundraising

This tool (from M + R) provides guidelines for hosting successful house parties to raise money, as well as who to ask to host.