RESOURCES

The BEST Project has a long list of resources about every aspect of nonprofit management, many of which are available online. Links to electronic resources are provided throughout this website. In addition there are many print resources available in the BEST office in the YWCA of Greater Flint. The bibliography is constantly being updated with new acquisitions. BEST staff, participating consultants, funders and agencies are welcome to check out resources during office hours. In addition, all community nonprofits are welcome to visit the BEST office and use the materials onsite. BEST agencies and consultants can login here to obtain recent workshop and professional development materials.

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Choose A Category to Jump To BEST Information and Documentation BEST Tools and Templates BEST Workshop: Due Diligence Economic Stimulus Information & Resources Helpful Links for Agencies Helpful Links for Arts & Cultural Organizations Helpful Links for Consultants Helpful Links for Funders Helpful Links for Public Policy Activities Opportunities for Consultants

BEST Information and Documentation

• 2007 TCC First and Second Cohort Evaluation Data
• BEST Final Report and Roadmap
• BEST Mission, Vision and Goals 2005-2007
• FAQ: Administration
• FAQ: BEST
• FAQ: Consultants
• FAQ: Evaluation
• FAQ: Flint Funders Collaborative
• FAQ: General Overview
• FAQ: Nonprofits
• Genesee County Nonprofit Survey Presentation 2007
• Third Cohort Online Application

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BEST Tools and Templates

• BEST Assessment Phase Provider Agreement
• BEST Consultant Application

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BEST Workshop: Due Diligence

• The Due Diligence Tool

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Economic Stimulus Information & Resources

• Michigan Recovery and Reinvestment Plan

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Helpful Links for Agencies

• Alliance for Nonprofit Management
• BoardSource
• Center for Nonprofit Management
• CompassPoint Nonprofit Services
• Fieldstone Alliance
• Gift Range Calculator
• Independent Sector
• Larson Allen Public Service Group
• Michigan Nonprofit Association
• NEW Center
• Nonprofit Technology Network
• Society for Nonprofit Organization
• TCC Group

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Helpful Links for Arts & Cultural Organizations

• Artsoplois
• Cultural Data Project
• Genesee Fun

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Helpful Links for Consultants

• Alliance for Nonprofit Management

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Helpful Links for Funders

• Council on Foundations
• Grantmakers for Effective Organizations
• Mary Reynolds Babcock (MRBF) Foundation Organizational Development Program
• Organizational Capacity Grants Initiative (OCGI)
• Pew Cultural Management Initiative (PCMI)
• The Greater Milwaukee Foundation: Nonprofit Management Fund
• The Unity Foundation of Maine

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Helpful Links for Public Policy Activities

• Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest (CLIPI)
• Common Cause
• Independent Sector
• National Council of NonProfits
• Whitehouse OMB (Office of Management & Budget)

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Opportunities for Consultants

• Kellogg Action Lab

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Does participation in the BEST pilot project affect eligibility for other program grants from members of the Flint Funders' Collaborative?
Organizations may apply for new or continuing funds from each of the funders to support programs and services that are not connected Does participation in the BEST pilot project affect eligibility for other program grants from members of the Flint Funders’ Collaborative?
Organizations may apply for new or continuing funds from each of the funders to support programs and services that are not connected What consulting services are requested?
Consultants working during the Assessment Phase are expected to have a broad general knowledge of nonprofit agencies. During the Phase