Writing a mission statement

How to lobby

Non-profit rules and advice 501-c(3)

Political contacts for elected officials

Signs and tools for organizing a meeting or event

Resource links

Online advice on writing a mission statement How to Write a Mission Statement By Janel M. Radtke, The Grantsmanship Center, 501(c)3 oriented Writing a Mission Statement From Bplans.com, includes sample statements and software; business oriented What should our mission statement say? Nonprofit oriented Strategic Planning (in nonprofit or for-profit organizations) By Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD | Applies to nonprofits and for-profits unless noted

Online advice on how to lobby Lobbying resources CitizensLobby.com provides the following links for informational purposes. Federal information Links to agencies and resources California Government and Public Policy Internet Resources Institute of Governmental Studies, UC Berkeley California: FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION Avoid problems during a political campaign. FPPC's Toll-Free Number: 1-866-275-3772 Official California Legislative Information Know what's going on before you take action: Look up any state law or bill

Non-profit rules and advice for 501-c(3) groups Nonprofit Organizations CAN Lobby! By Jeffrey M. Berry, The Washington Post, November 30, 2003 Nonprofit Lobbying Information Donors' Forum review of constraints Summary of federal rules about lobbying for 501(c)(3) organizations Three national groups prepared and distributed this summary in September of 1998 EB-CCNPS Free weekly workshops East Bay Community Center for Non-Profit Support runs free weekly workshops and has a resource library for non-profits. How to apply for a grant The Agape Foundation has a page to help out. Foundational Resource Links The SF Foundation also has a number or resource links on their website Grantwriting Assistance The Funding Forum is a professional grant proposal preparation, project evaluation, funding search and grant-writing training service Foundation Center The Foundation Center offers free grantseeking workshops throughout the year for non-profits and have a resource library in San Francisco.

Political contacts for elected officials California State and Local Government Alameda County Official Website Contra Costa County Official Website City of Oakland - Official City Website City of Berkeley Home Page Home Page - City of Alameda California Think globally, act countywide.

Signs and tools for organizing a meeting or event Sample Meeting Agenda Verify quorum Call to order Set agenda Introductions Minutes from previous meeting Approve or amend minutes for the record Reports from standing or ad-hoc committees Old business New business Action items Tasks Commitments / assignments Next meeting date Announcements Adjourn Signs and essential information to provide Always give: Date, time, place, sponsor, phone, special attraction, directions Flyer or mailer announcing upcoming meeting or event Poster or handout promoting meeting or event Email and internet posting for meeting or event

Resource links Online Voter Registration https://ovr.ss.ca.gov/votereg/OnlineVoterReg

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