Tools
55 Competency-Based Ideas for Professional Development
The Bridgespan GroupThis extensive list of 55 practical on-the-job learning opportunities will help you build customized development plans for your direct reports.
The Public Health Information Tool (PHIT) Walkthrough
Massachusetts Department of Public HealthA how-to for the use of the PHIT (below), and a guide on looking at publicly available data through a population health lens.
Population Health Information Tool (PHIT)
Massachusetts Department of Public HealthThe Population Health Information Tool (PHIT) is a data portal for Massachusetts health data. As a service of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, PHIT aims to provide data for a healthier Massachusetts.
Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General Hospital and HMO Community Benefits Reports
MA Attorney General's Office (AGO)The Attorney General's Office (AGO) provides guidance on how non-profit hospitals and health plans should develop and report on the benefits and programs they provide to the public. The Attorney General's Community Benefits Guidelines gives expectations on how hospitals and HMOs should determine the health care needs of their communities, plan programs with their community partners, and report those activities to the AGO. This tool allows users to browse and search reports and to download report data.
The Move
Ceasar McDowell, Founder; Ayushi Roy, Podcast co-host; Misael Galdamez, Website Author; Julia Curbera, Website AuthorThe Move is a movement to rebuild our public’s muscle for democracy. This movement aims to bring together people of all backgrounds who are seeking to facilitate real civic engagement in today’s democracies. The Move rebuilds our public muscle in three ways: We will partner in the design and implementation of at least one civic engagement project each year. We will provide a collaborative learning and knowledge exchange platform on TheMove.MIT.edu and it’s adjacent social media channels for cities, institutions, and community organizations. We will advance learning, experimentation, and innovation in civic design using eight design principles.
Massachusetts Defense For Eviction (MADE): Self-Guided Eviction Help
Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS)This completely free guided interview is for Massachusetts tenants who are being evicted. It is estimated to take between 25 and 90 minutes for a typical tenant to use on their own. It will help you make sure that you respond to your landlord's eviction case correctly.
MASSCAP Trainings: Recorded Webinars
MASSCAPThis resource contains all the past recorded webinars from MASSCAP (Understanding Immigrant Rights, Community Action Impact, Succession Planning, and More!)
Tools for Cultivating and Connecting Leaders
Living CitiesA well curated toolkit to support effective and adaptive leadership
Sample CDC Policies and Procedures
Local Initiatives Support CorporationSample guide outlines Community Development Corporation organizational policies and procedures in line with requirements for federal funding
Ready to Respond: Disaster Staffing Tookit
Enterprise Community PartnersToolkit outlines roles for staff in the case of natural disaster to protect properties, residents and ensure business continuity
Pro Bono Analytics for Non-Profit Organizations
INFORMSLearn about the pro-bono analytics software that nonprofit organizations can use to analyze data
Community Resources for Boards
BoardSourceSet of guides on everything for nonprofit boards, from how to take minutes to financial and fundraising issues.
Free Management Library
Authencity ConsultingLibrary provides resources on management related topics including operations, fundraising, HR, communications etc.
Logic Model Workbook
Innovation NetworkStep-by-step guide explains how nonprofit organizations can develop a logic model for program evaluation
NonprofitReady
Cornerstone OnDemand FoundationThis website offers web based courses and resources on all aspects of non-profit management including development, marketing, and operations
Child Opportunity Map
Diversity Data Kids and the Kirwan InstituteMap shows areas of opportunity for childred based on health, educational, social and economic indicators all over the United States
Developing Your Persuasive Message
M+R Strategic ServicesThis tool provides a framework to help you or your organization craft a persuasive message to generate appeal for your efforts
Social Impact Calculator
Low Income Investment FundThis tool helps organizations put a dollar value on their impact including affordable housing, education initiatives and other community development programming
Healthy Food Access Portal
PolicyLinkOur three organizations created this web information portal in 2013 to maximize the impact of these new opportunities and better support communities seeking to launch healthy food retail projects.
LISC Library
Local Initiatives Support CorporationWe produce Case Studies, Guidebooks, Topical Reports, Research and Conference Papers, and Trade Articles that provide practical ideas as well as celebrate the success of the field.
Applied Technology Factsheets
Local Initiatives Support CorporationAs technological advances lead to new tools for police and communities dealing with safety issues, the use of technology may increase the effectiveness of traditional crime-fighting techniques.
Valuing Our Nonprofit Workforce 2014
Third Sector New EnglandSalary and benefits information from a range of different types of nonprofits