Useful Resources
Organizational Structure
NAMI Affiliate Bylaws Checklist
Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Affiliate Sample Bylaws Language
Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Business Organization Code
Source: Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO)
Texas Statutes – Chapter 9: Non-Profit, Cooperative, Religious, and Charitable
Source: FindLaw
Application for Recognition of Exemption – 501(c)(3)
Source: IRS
Nonprofit Organizations
Source: Texas Secretary of State Office
FAQs
Source:Center for Nonprofit Management
Governance & Board Development
Affiliate Leadership Roles:
Affiliate Leadership Role Template
Board Meeting Minutes – Part I
Source: Nonprofit Law Blog
Board Meeting Minutes – Part II
Source: Nonprofit Law Blog
Ten Basic Responsibilities of a Nonprofit Board
Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness
How We Can Change Our World By Serving on Boards and Committees: The Board Member’s Practical Guide, by Renee Lovelace
Source: NAMI Texas
All Hands On Board: The Board of Directors in an All Volunteer Organization, by Jan Masaoka
Source: BoardSource
Good Governance Guide
Source: VCG Governance Matters
Tools & Resources: Boards and Governance
Source: National Council on Nonprofits
Programs & Educational Offerings
NAMI Texas Education and Support Programs
Source: NAMI Texas
Evaluation of Outcomes
Source: National Council of Nonprofits
NAMI Texas Standards on Education Programs
Source: NAMI Texas
Advocacy & Public Policy
Advocacy at NAMI
Source: NAMI
Membership & Dues
NAMI Standard Dues Fact Sheet
Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI Suggested Opt-Out Language
Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Increasing Participation and Membership
Source: The Community Toolbox
Membership Workflows
Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness
New Member Spreadsheet Instructions
Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Diversity, Inclusion, & Nondiscrimination
NAMI Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI Multicultural Action Center
Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Collecting Race and Ethnicity Data
Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Cultural Competence in a Multicultural World
Source: The Community Toolbox
Guidelines for Translation of Materials
Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Communications
NAMI Identity and Styling Guide
Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Articles on Nonprofit Marketing and Communications
Source: NonprofitMarketingGuide.com
A Few Good Broadcast Email Tools
Source: Idealware
Volunteer Management & Human Resources
Recruiting and Training Volunteers
Source: The Community Toolbox
Volunteer Management for Leaders and Managers
Source: Service Leader.org
Volunteer Management Resource Library
Source: Energ!ze
Volunteerism
Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Hiring and Training Key Staff of Community Organizations
Source: The Community Toolbox
Creating an Effective Employee Handbook for Your Nonprofit
Source: Nonprofit Risk Management Center
Rewarding Accomplishments
Source: The Community Toolbox
Insurance & Risk Management
Directors and Officers: Key Facts About Insurance and Legal Liability
Source: Nonprofits Insurance Alliance Group
Directors and Officers Insurance Brochure
Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Record Retention Policy
Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Succession Planning for Nonprofits
Source: National Council of Nonprofits
Security Resources for Your Nonprofit or Library
Source: TechSoup
Online Social Networks, CyberRisk and Your Nonprofit: What You Need to Know
Source: Nonprofit Risk Management Center
Equipment & Technology
Resources for Nonprofit Organizations
Source: Idealist.org
100 Online Tools for Non-Profits
Source: Wild Apricot
Technology Newsletter
Source: Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN)
Financial Practices
Annual Filing Requirements for Nonprofits
Source: National Council of Nonprofits
IRS 990 Field Guide
Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness
IRS Automatic Revocation: What to do if your nonprofit status is revoked by the IRS
Source: NAMI Texas
Accounting Policies and Procedures
Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Fundraising
Gift Acceptance Policies
Source: National Council of Nonprofits
Agreement on Organizational Responsibilities – NAMI Walk Manual
Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Sample Contract for Collaborative Fundraising
Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Building Organizational Capacity: Funding Your Organization – A Fundraising Toolkit
Source: National Alliance on Mental Illness
How can I find sponsors for an event?
Source: Idealist.org
A Few Good Online Donation Tools
Source: Idealware
Affiliate Grant Writing Webinar January 31, 2013
To view webinar click here.
Grant Writing Webinar Supporting Documents:
- Click here,To see or print power point slides of the webinar.
- Click here, for basic letter proposal.
- Click here, for needs statement handout.