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Nonprofit Basics: Strengthening Organizational Capacity Learning Series

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In 2021, the Peer Recovery Center of Excellence conducted an extensive national needs assessment regarding capacity building needs for Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs). The study found that a common barrier to sustainability is the absence of solid organizational infrastructure, often driven by a lack of funding and understaffing.

This learning series focuses on key tools and resources RCOs, RCCs, and other peer-run organizations need to develop a solid foundation from which to grow. Check out the materials and recordings of each session below!

Series Learning Objectives:

  • Offer practical skills and foundational elements needed to run, operate, and grow a healthy nonprofit organization
  • Educate nonprofit leaders on the importance and elements of building proper infrastructure
  • Build community and share resources among RCO, RCC, and peer-run nonprofit leaders

Session Topics:

  • January: Building a Work Plan
  • February: Appreciative Inquiry Approach to Strategic Planning
  • March: The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Inventory for RCOs
  • April: Data Management, Choosing What Works
  • May: Managing Nonprofit Financial Operations
  • June: Effective Budgeting for Nonprofits
  • July: Grant Writing Basics

In This Series

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Nonprofit Basics: Strengthening Organizational Capacity, Session 1: Building a Work Plan

In 2023, our RCO capacity building team hosted a learning series on nonprofit basics. The series aimed to:

  • Offer practical skills and foundational elements needed to run, operate, and grow a healthy nonprofit organization
  • Educate nonprofit leaders on the importance and elements of building proper infrastructure
  • Build community and share resources among RCO, RCC, and peer-run nonprofit leaders

Session 1 focused on building a work plan. Learning objectives were:

  • Gain insight into the rationale and basic components of a work plan
  • Be able to tie your work plan to the organizational mission and strategic priorities
  • Identify tasks, milestones, deliverables, resources, budgetary requirements, and timelines to include in your own plan

You will find the recordings of the 2-part session below. You can download the slides and handouts by clicking the image to the left.

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Nonprofit Basics: Strengthening Organizational Capacity, Session 2: Appreciative Approach to Strategic Planning

In 2023, our RCO capacity building team hosted a learning series on nonprofit basics. The series aimed to:

  • Offer practical skills and foundational elements needed to run, operate, and grow a healthy nonprofit organization
  • Educate nonprofit leaders on the importance and elements of building proper infrastructure
  • Build community and share resources among RCO, RCC, and peer-run nonprofit leaders

Session 2 focused on strategic planning using an appreciative inquiry approach. Learning objectives were:

  • Understand the basics and benefits of Appreciative Inquiry
  • Come away with specific action plans that will help their organizations build capacity and sustainability.
  • Define purpose and map strengths
  • Share strengths, define values and guiding principles
  • Identify opportunity areas
  • Construct an action plan

You will find the recordings of the 2-part session below. You can download the slides and handouts by clicking the image to the left.

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Nonprofit Basics: Strengthening Organizational Capacity, Session 3: The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Inventory for Recovery Community Organizations

In 2023, our RCO capacity building team hosted a learning series on nonprofit basics. The series aimed to:

  • Offer practical skills and foundational elements needed to run, operate, and grow a healthy nonprofit organization
  • Educate nonprofit leaders on the importance and elements of building proper infrastructure
  • Build community and share resources among RCO, RCC, and peer-run nonprofit leaders

Session 3 focused on how to utilize the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Inventory. Learning objectives were:

  • Define diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within recovery community organizations.
  • Identify two (2) ways in which to engage with BIPOC recovery community members and providers.
  • Identify practice considerations for realignment with the stated goal of DEI&B. Learning outcomes.
  • Collaborate effectively with BIPOC recovery community members and BIPOC providers within an interdisciplinary context.
  • Engage responsibly and sensitively with cultural, historical, and interdisciplinary contexts in the synthesis of ethical and sustainable practice solutions.
  • Evaluate concepts of race, culture, identity, and diversity with regards to creating an inclusive recovery community.
  • Critically reflect on professional knowledge and skills, incorporating DEI&B subject knowledge and perspectives.

You will find the recordings of the 2-part session below. You can download the slides and handouts by clicking the image to the left.

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Nonprofit Basics: Strengthening Organizational Capacity, Session 4: Data Management, Choosing What Works

In 2023, our RCO capacity building team hosted a learning series on nonprofit basics. The series aimed to:

  • Offer practical skills and foundational elements needed to run, operate, and grow a healthy nonprofit organization
  • Educate nonprofit leaders on the importance and elements of building proper infrastructure
  • Build community and share resources among RCO, RCC, and peer-run nonprofit leaders

Session 4 focused on data management. Learning objectives were:

  • Understand how to use data inventories to select the right sized data management system
  • Review current data management systems strengths and deficiencies
  • Select a data management system that will facilitate better reporting and decision-making with accurate and accessible data
  • Describe how to utilize data for sharing, governance, and sustainability

You will find the recordings of the 2-part session below. You can download the slides and handouts by clicking the image to the left.

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Nonprofit Basics: Strengthening Organizational Capacity, Session 5: Managing Nonprofit Financial Operations

In 2023, our RCO capacity building team hosted a learning series on nonprofit basics. The series aimed to:

  • Offer practical skills and foundational elements needed to run, operate, and grow a healthy nonprofit organization
  • Educate nonprofit leaders on the importance and elements of building proper infrastructure
  • Build community and share resources among RCO, RCC, and peer-run nonprofit leaders

Learning Objectives:

  • Discover the importance of operating a nonprofit with a financial focus
  • Understand how to read balance sheets and make decisions
  • Recognize how nonprofit professionals utilize financial operations to promote sustainability
  • Understand the importance of data in building capacity for peer run organizations

You will find the recordings of the 2-part session below. You can download the slides and handouts by clicking the image to the left.

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Nonprofit Basics: Strengthening Organizational Capacity, Session 6: Effective Budgeting for Nonprofits

In 2023, our RCO capacity building team hosted a learning series on nonprofit basics. The series aimed to:

  • Offer practical skills and foundational elements needed to run, operate, and grow a healthy nonprofit organization
  • Educate nonprofit leaders on the importance and elements of building proper infrastructure
  • Build community and share resources among RCO, RCC, and peer-run nonprofit leaders

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the importance of effective budgeting
  • Discuss various ways nonprofits cover administrative expenses
  • Explore tips in budgeting quickly and easily
  • Apply learning in creating a sample budget

You will find the recordings of the 2-part session below. You can download the slides and handouts by clicking the image to the left.

Part 1 Recording

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Nonprofit Basics: Strengthening Organizational Capacity, Session 7: Grant Writing Basics

In 2023, our RCO capacity building team hosted a learning series on nonprofit basics. The series aimed to:

  • Offer practical skills and foundational elements needed to run, operate, and grow a healthy nonprofit organization
  • Educate nonprofit leaders on the importance and elements of building proper infrastructure
  • Build community and share resources among RCO, RCC, and peer-run nonprofit leaders

Session 7 focused on grant writing basics. Learning objectives were:

  • Learn techniques essential for obtaining grants
  • Review examples of funded grants and consider areas for improvement
  • Describe the requirements for submitting a federal grant application using a checklist approach such as SAMS or DUNS approvals, and other submission requirements
  • Review a SAMHSA RFA and understand the essential information presented
  • Draft a proposal outline for the SAMHSA RFA for your organization
  • Discuss challenges and solutions to writing a federal grant and the capacity and resources necessary

You will find the recordings of the 2-part session below. You can download the slides and handouts by clicking the image to the left.

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Funding for this initiative was made possible by grant no. 1H79TI083022 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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