Community Action Partnership Tools and Resources NASCSP Winter Training Conference
March 3 2014 Presented by
Denise Harlow MSW CCAP NCRT Community Action Partnership
1140 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 1210 Washington DC 20036
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
CSBG TTA Office of Community Services
bull IM 123
bull Regional Performance and Innovation Consortia
bull State Associations bull National Centers of Excellence
ndash ROMA Next Generation (NASCSP) ndash Organizational Standards (Partnership)
bull Legal (CAPLAW)
CSBG TTA Office of Community Services
bull Learning Communities Resource Center(Partnership)
bull CSBG National Risk Mitigation Training andTechnical Assistance CenterNational TrainingCenter (Partnership)
bull TTA Requests and Referrals bull Online Resources bull Toolkits bull Webinars bull Communication
National Risk Mitigation Center bull Training and Technical Assistance
ndash The Center is a Resource for State CSBG Offices CAAs and Associations
ndash Quality Improvement Plan Template underdevelopment
bull Looking for sub‐committee members ndash Compilation of available TTA resources for theNetwork
ndash Assistance with provision of TTA bull In‐person bull Via web meetings bull Print and online resources
Office of Community Services
State CSBG Office
CAA (QIP may or may not be in
place) State Association
National TTA Providers
Risk Mitigation Center
(Partnership)
CAPLAW NASCSP
National Risk Mitigation Center bull Toolkits
ndash Cost Allocation ndash Time and Effort Reporting ndash Risk Assessment ndash Balanced ScorecardStrategic Planning ndash Measuring Impact of PartnershipsCollaborations ndash Reading Your Audit ndash Online Community Action Needs Assessment Tool ndash Online Nonprofit Risk Management Center ndash Succession PlanningExecutive Transition ndash CSBG Monitoring‐IM‐116 ndash Spotlight on Nonprofit Grants Administration OMB Circular A‐
110
CSBG TTA Resource Center
bull Webinars ndash Hosted Monthly (next is on Personnel Activity Reports on March 18th at 200‐Free)
ndash Recorded and Posted Online
ndash Available 247
bull TTA E‐Newsletter bull Online CSBG TTA Resource Center bull Twitter Feed NatTrainingCtr
CSBG TTA Resource Center
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Many more toolkits
webinars and print resources
bull Consultant Bank
bull Training Calendar bull Discussion Forum
bull Shared Calendar bull Individual registrations
for Board and Staff
CSBG TTA Center
Letrsquos Go Onlinehellip
wwwcsbgttaorg
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Comprehensive Online Community Needs Assessment Tool
bull wwwcommunityactionCNAorg
Community Action Online Risk Assessment Tool
bull wwwcommunityactionpartneshipcom
Community Action Online Risk Assessment Tool
CAPLAW Tools wwwcaplaworg
bull Tools for Top Notch CAAs bull Training Tools for Nonprofit Boards bull Exemplary Legal Practices and Policies Guidebook bull Right on the Money An Annotate Guide to the Federal Cost Principles for Nonprofit Grantees (A‐122)
bull Bylaws Toolkit bull Legal Liability Audit
CAPLAW TOOLS
copy 2012 CAPLAW and Community Action Partnership
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW Tools
Community Action Partnership Tools bull Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future Sustainability
Succession ampTransition
ndash Part 1 Organizational Sustainability Planning ndash Part 2 Executive Succession Planning Guide ndash Part 3 Executive Transition Management Guide ndash Community Action Partnership and Transition Guides ndash PDF available online print copies available ndash Webinar recording posted
bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
These publication were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 and 90EQ0231 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Process Overview for Implementing Succession Essentials Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
Source Transition GuidesCommunity Action Partnership Succession Planning Toolkit
Tools Included Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Organizational Sustainability Mini‐Assessment bull Emergency Backup Succession Plan Template bull Emergency Backup Plan Detail bull CEO Succession Policy Template bull Sample Transition Timeline
bull Interim Chief Executive Sample Agreement amp Work Plan
bull Chief Executiversquos Position Profile amp Job Announcement Templates
bull Nonprofit Job Posting Web Sites
Tools Included (continued) Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Sample Resume Scoring Sheet bull Sample Phone Screening Questions bull Sample Interview Agenda amp Questions bull Sample Interviewee Rating Criteria
bull Sample Reference Checking Questions bull Sample Employment Offer Letter bull Sample Regrets Letters to Candidates bull Sample Chief Executive 90‐Day Entry Plan
Community Action Partnership Tools Batter Up Building Your Leadership Bench bull Community Action Partnership
bull Brown Buckley Tucker bull PDF available online print copies available
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material
24
are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools Audit Essentials What Every Board Member Needs to Know
Community Action Partnership
bull Kevin Myren CPA
bull PDF available online
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
25
NASCSP TOOLS
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
CSBG TTA Office of Community Services
bull IM 123
bull Regional Performance and Innovation Consortia
bull State Associations bull National Centers of Excellence
ndash ROMA Next Generation (NASCSP) ndash Organizational Standards (Partnership)
bull Legal (CAPLAW)
CSBG TTA Office of Community Services
bull Learning Communities Resource Center(Partnership)
bull CSBG National Risk Mitigation Training andTechnical Assistance CenterNational TrainingCenter (Partnership)
bull TTA Requests and Referrals bull Online Resources bull Toolkits bull Webinars bull Communication
National Risk Mitigation Center bull Training and Technical Assistance
ndash The Center is a Resource for State CSBG Offices CAAs and Associations
ndash Quality Improvement Plan Template underdevelopment
bull Looking for sub‐committee members ndash Compilation of available TTA resources for theNetwork
ndash Assistance with provision of TTA bull In‐person bull Via web meetings bull Print and online resources
Office of Community Services
State CSBG Office
CAA (QIP may or may not be in
place) State Association
National TTA Providers
Risk Mitigation Center
(Partnership)
CAPLAW NASCSP
National Risk Mitigation Center bull Toolkits
ndash Cost Allocation ndash Time and Effort Reporting ndash Risk Assessment ndash Balanced ScorecardStrategic Planning ndash Measuring Impact of PartnershipsCollaborations ndash Reading Your Audit ndash Online Community Action Needs Assessment Tool ndash Online Nonprofit Risk Management Center ndash Succession PlanningExecutive Transition ndash CSBG Monitoring‐IM‐116 ndash Spotlight on Nonprofit Grants Administration OMB Circular A‐
110
CSBG TTA Resource Center
bull Webinars ndash Hosted Monthly (next is on Personnel Activity Reports on March 18th at 200‐Free)
ndash Recorded and Posted Online
ndash Available 247
bull TTA E‐Newsletter bull Online CSBG TTA Resource Center bull Twitter Feed NatTrainingCtr
CSBG TTA Resource Center
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Many more toolkits
webinars and print resources
bull Consultant Bank
bull Training Calendar bull Discussion Forum
bull Shared Calendar bull Individual registrations
for Board and Staff
CSBG TTA Center
Letrsquos Go Onlinehellip
wwwcsbgttaorg
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Comprehensive Online Community Needs Assessment Tool
bull wwwcommunityactionCNAorg
Community Action Online Risk Assessment Tool
bull wwwcommunityactionpartneshipcom
Community Action Online Risk Assessment Tool
CAPLAW Tools wwwcaplaworg
bull Tools for Top Notch CAAs bull Training Tools for Nonprofit Boards bull Exemplary Legal Practices and Policies Guidebook bull Right on the Money An Annotate Guide to the Federal Cost Principles for Nonprofit Grantees (A‐122)
bull Bylaws Toolkit bull Legal Liability Audit
CAPLAW TOOLS
copy 2012 CAPLAW and Community Action Partnership
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW Tools
Community Action Partnership Tools bull Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future Sustainability
Succession ampTransition
ndash Part 1 Organizational Sustainability Planning ndash Part 2 Executive Succession Planning Guide ndash Part 3 Executive Transition Management Guide ndash Community Action Partnership and Transition Guides ndash PDF available online print copies available ndash Webinar recording posted
bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
These publication were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 and 90EQ0231 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Process Overview for Implementing Succession Essentials Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
Source Transition GuidesCommunity Action Partnership Succession Planning Toolkit
Tools Included Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Organizational Sustainability Mini‐Assessment bull Emergency Backup Succession Plan Template bull Emergency Backup Plan Detail bull CEO Succession Policy Template bull Sample Transition Timeline
bull Interim Chief Executive Sample Agreement amp Work Plan
bull Chief Executiversquos Position Profile amp Job Announcement Templates
bull Nonprofit Job Posting Web Sites
Tools Included (continued) Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Sample Resume Scoring Sheet bull Sample Phone Screening Questions bull Sample Interview Agenda amp Questions bull Sample Interviewee Rating Criteria
bull Sample Reference Checking Questions bull Sample Employment Offer Letter bull Sample Regrets Letters to Candidates bull Sample Chief Executive 90‐Day Entry Plan
Community Action Partnership Tools Batter Up Building Your Leadership Bench bull Community Action Partnership
bull Brown Buckley Tucker bull PDF available online print copies available
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material
24
are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools Audit Essentials What Every Board Member Needs to Know
Community Action Partnership
bull Kevin Myren CPA
bull PDF available online
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
25
NASCSP TOOLS
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
CSBG TTA Office of Community Services
bull Learning Communities Resource Center(Partnership)
bull CSBG National Risk Mitigation Training andTechnical Assistance CenterNational TrainingCenter (Partnership)
bull TTA Requests and Referrals bull Online Resources bull Toolkits bull Webinars bull Communication
National Risk Mitigation Center bull Training and Technical Assistance
ndash The Center is a Resource for State CSBG Offices CAAs and Associations
ndash Quality Improvement Plan Template underdevelopment
bull Looking for sub‐committee members ndash Compilation of available TTA resources for theNetwork
ndash Assistance with provision of TTA bull In‐person bull Via web meetings bull Print and online resources
Office of Community Services
State CSBG Office
CAA (QIP may or may not be in
place) State Association
National TTA Providers
Risk Mitigation Center
(Partnership)
CAPLAW NASCSP
National Risk Mitigation Center bull Toolkits
ndash Cost Allocation ndash Time and Effort Reporting ndash Risk Assessment ndash Balanced ScorecardStrategic Planning ndash Measuring Impact of PartnershipsCollaborations ndash Reading Your Audit ndash Online Community Action Needs Assessment Tool ndash Online Nonprofit Risk Management Center ndash Succession PlanningExecutive Transition ndash CSBG Monitoring‐IM‐116 ndash Spotlight on Nonprofit Grants Administration OMB Circular A‐
110
CSBG TTA Resource Center
bull Webinars ndash Hosted Monthly (next is on Personnel Activity Reports on March 18th at 200‐Free)
ndash Recorded and Posted Online
ndash Available 247
bull TTA E‐Newsletter bull Online CSBG TTA Resource Center bull Twitter Feed NatTrainingCtr
CSBG TTA Resource Center
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Many more toolkits
webinars and print resources
bull Consultant Bank
bull Training Calendar bull Discussion Forum
bull Shared Calendar bull Individual registrations
for Board and Staff
CSBG TTA Center
Letrsquos Go Onlinehellip
wwwcsbgttaorg
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Comprehensive Online Community Needs Assessment Tool
bull wwwcommunityactionCNAorg
Community Action Online Risk Assessment Tool
bull wwwcommunityactionpartneshipcom
Community Action Online Risk Assessment Tool
CAPLAW Tools wwwcaplaworg
bull Tools for Top Notch CAAs bull Training Tools for Nonprofit Boards bull Exemplary Legal Practices and Policies Guidebook bull Right on the Money An Annotate Guide to the Federal Cost Principles for Nonprofit Grantees (A‐122)
bull Bylaws Toolkit bull Legal Liability Audit
CAPLAW TOOLS
copy 2012 CAPLAW and Community Action Partnership
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW Tools
Community Action Partnership Tools bull Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future Sustainability
Succession ampTransition
ndash Part 1 Organizational Sustainability Planning ndash Part 2 Executive Succession Planning Guide ndash Part 3 Executive Transition Management Guide ndash Community Action Partnership and Transition Guides ndash PDF available online print copies available ndash Webinar recording posted
bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
These publication were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 and 90EQ0231 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Process Overview for Implementing Succession Essentials Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
Source Transition GuidesCommunity Action Partnership Succession Planning Toolkit
Tools Included Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Organizational Sustainability Mini‐Assessment bull Emergency Backup Succession Plan Template bull Emergency Backup Plan Detail bull CEO Succession Policy Template bull Sample Transition Timeline
bull Interim Chief Executive Sample Agreement amp Work Plan
bull Chief Executiversquos Position Profile amp Job Announcement Templates
bull Nonprofit Job Posting Web Sites
Tools Included (continued) Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Sample Resume Scoring Sheet bull Sample Phone Screening Questions bull Sample Interview Agenda amp Questions bull Sample Interviewee Rating Criteria
bull Sample Reference Checking Questions bull Sample Employment Offer Letter bull Sample Regrets Letters to Candidates bull Sample Chief Executive 90‐Day Entry Plan
Community Action Partnership Tools Batter Up Building Your Leadership Bench bull Community Action Partnership
bull Brown Buckley Tucker bull PDF available online print copies available
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material
24
are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools Audit Essentials What Every Board Member Needs to Know
Community Action Partnership
bull Kevin Myren CPA
bull PDF available online
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
25
NASCSP TOOLS
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
National Risk Mitigation Center bull Training and Technical Assistance
ndash The Center is a Resource for State CSBG Offices CAAs and Associations
ndash Quality Improvement Plan Template underdevelopment
bull Looking for sub‐committee members ndash Compilation of available TTA resources for theNetwork
ndash Assistance with provision of TTA bull In‐person bull Via web meetings bull Print and online resources
Office of Community Services
State CSBG Office
CAA (QIP may or may not be in
place) State Association
National TTA Providers
Risk Mitigation Center
(Partnership)
CAPLAW NASCSP
National Risk Mitigation Center bull Toolkits
ndash Cost Allocation ndash Time and Effort Reporting ndash Risk Assessment ndash Balanced ScorecardStrategic Planning ndash Measuring Impact of PartnershipsCollaborations ndash Reading Your Audit ndash Online Community Action Needs Assessment Tool ndash Online Nonprofit Risk Management Center ndash Succession PlanningExecutive Transition ndash CSBG Monitoring‐IM‐116 ndash Spotlight on Nonprofit Grants Administration OMB Circular A‐
110
CSBG TTA Resource Center
bull Webinars ndash Hosted Monthly (next is on Personnel Activity Reports on March 18th at 200‐Free)
ndash Recorded and Posted Online
ndash Available 247
bull TTA E‐Newsletter bull Online CSBG TTA Resource Center bull Twitter Feed NatTrainingCtr
CSBG TTA Resource Center
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Many more toolkits
webinars and print resources
bull Consultant Bank
bull Training Calendar bull Discussion Forum
bull Shared Calendar bull Individual registrations
for Board and Staff
CSBG TTA Center
Letrsquos Go Onlinehellip
wwwcsbgttaorg
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Comprehensive Online Community Needs Assessment Tool
bull wwwcommunityactionCNAorg
Community Action Online Risk Assessment Tool
bull wwwcommunityactionpartneshipcom
Community Action Online Risk Assessment Tool
CAPLAW Tools wwwcaplaworg
bull Tools for Top Notch CAAs bull Training Tools for Nonprofit Boards bull Exemplary Legal Practices and Policies Guidebook bull Right on the Money An Annotate Guide to the Federal Cost Principles for Nonprofit Grantees (A‐122)
bull Bylaws Toolkit bull Legal Liability Audit
CAPLAW TOOLS
copy 2012 CAPLAW and Community Action Partnership
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW Tools
Community Action Partnership Tools bull Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future Sustainability
Succession ampTransition
ndash Part 1 Organizational Sustainability Planning ndash Part 2 Executive Succession Planning Guide ndash Part 3 Executive Transition Management Guide ndash Community Action Partnership and Transition Guides ndash PDF available online print copies available ndash Webinar recording posted
bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
These publication were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 and 90EQ0231 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Process Overview for Implementing Succession Essentials Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
Source Transition GuidesCommunity Action Partnership Succession Planning Toolkit
Tools Included Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Organizational Sustainability Mini‐Assessment bull Emergency Backup Succession Plan Template bull Emergency Backup Plan Detail bull CEO Succession Policy Template bull Sample Transition Timeline
bull Interim Chief Executive Sample Agreement amp Work Plan
bull Chief Executiversquos Position Profile amp Job Announcement Templates
bull Nonprofit Job Posting Web Sites
Tools Included (continued) Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Sample Resume Scoring Sheet bull Sample Phone Screening Questions bull Sample Interview Agenda amp Questions bull Sample Interviewee Rating Criteria
bull Sample Reference Checking Questions bull Sample Employment Offer Letter bull Sample Regrets Letters to Candidates bull Sample Chief Executive 90‐Day Entry Plan
Community Action Partnership Tools Batter Up Building Your Leadership Bench bull Community Action Partnership
bull Brown Buckley Tucker bull PDF available online print copies available
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material
24
are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools Audit Essentials What Every Board Member Needs to Know
Community Action Partnership
bull Kevin Myren CPA
bull PDF available online
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
25
NASCSP TOOLS
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Office of Community Services
State CSBG Office
CAA (QIP may or may not be in
place) State Association
National TTA Providers
Risk Mitigation Center
(Partnership)
CAPLAW NASCSP
National Risk Mitigation Center bull Toolkits
ndash Cost Allocation ndash Time and Effort Reporting ndash Risk Assessment ndash Balanced ScorecardStrategic Planning ndash Measuring Impact of PartnershipsCollaborations ndash Reading Your Audit ndash Online Community Action Needs Assessment Tool ndash Online Nonprofit Risk Management Center ndash Succession PlanningExecutive Transition ndash CSBG Monitoring‐IM‐116 ndash Spotlight on Nonprofit Grants Administration OMB Circular A‐
110
CSBG TTA Resource Center
bull Webinars ndash Hosted Monthly (next is on Personnel Activity Reports on March 18th at 200‐Free)
ndash Recorded and Posted Online
ndash Available 247
bull TTA E‐Newsletter bull Online CSBG TTA Resource Center bull Twitter Feed NatTrainingCtr
CSBG TTA Resource Center
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Many more toolkits
webinars and print resources
bull Consultant Bank
bull Training Calendar bull Discussion Forum
bull Shared Calendar bull Individual registrations
for Board and Staff
CSBG TTA Center
Letrsquos Go Onlinehellip
wwwcsbgttaorg
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Comprehensive Online Community Needs Assessment Tool
bull wwwcommunityactionCNAorg
Community Action Online Risk Assessment Tool
bull wwwcommunityactionpartneshipcom
Community Action Online Risk Assessment Tool
CAPLAW Tools wwwcaplaworg
bull Tools for Top Notch CAAs bull Training Tools for Nonprofit Boards bull Exemplary Legal Practices and Policies Guidebook bull Right on the Money An Annotate Guide to the Federal Cost Principles for Nonprofit Grantees (A‐122)
bull Bylaws Toolkit bull Legal Liability Audit
CAPLAW TOOLS
copy 2012 CAPLAW and Community Action Partnership
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW Tools
Community Action Partnership Tools bull Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future Sustainability
Succession ampTransition
ndash Part 1 Organizational Sustainability Planning ndash Part 2 Executive Succession Planning Guide ndash Part 3 Executive Transition Management Guide ndash Community Action Partnership and Transition Guides ndash PDF available online print copies available ndash Webinar recording posted
bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
These publication were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 and 90EQ0231 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Process Overview for Implementing Succession Essentials Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
Source Transition GuidesCommunity Action Partnership Succession Planning Toolkit
Tools Included Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Organizational Sustainability Mini‐Assessment bull Emergency Backup Succession Plan Template bull Emergency Backup Plan Detail bull CEO Succession Policy Template bull Sample Transition Timeline
bull Interim Chief Executive Sample Agreement amp Work Plan
bull Chief Executiversquos Position Profile amp Job Announcement Templates
bull Nonprofit Job Posting Web Sites
Tools Included (continued) Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Sample Resume Scoring Sheet bull Sample Phone Screening Questions bull Sample Interview Agenda amp Questions bull Sample Interviewee Rating Criteria
bull Sample Reference Checking Questions bull Sample Employment Offer Letter bull Sample Regrets Letters to Candidates bull Sample Chief Executive 90‐Day Entry Plan
Community Action Partnership Tools Batter Up Building Your Leadership Bench bull Community Action Partnership
bull Brown Buckley Tucker bull PDF available online print copies available
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material
24
are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools Audit Essentials What Every Board Member Needs to Know
Community Action Partnership
bull Kevin Myren CPA
bull PDF available online
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
25
NASCSP TOOLS
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
National Risk Mitigation Center bull Toolkits
ndash Cost Allocation ndash Time and Effort Reporting ndash Risk Assessment ndash Balanced ScorecardStrategic Planning ndash Measuring Impact of PartnershipsCollaborations ndash Reading Your Audit ndash Online Community Action Needs Assessment Tool ndash Online Nonprofit Risk Management Center ndash Succession PlanningExecutive Transition ndash CSBG Monitoring‐IM‐116 ndash Spotlight on Nonprofit Grants Administration OMB Circular A‐
110
CSBG TTA Resource Center
bull Webinars ndash Hosted Monthly (next is on Personnel Activity Reports on March 18th at 200‐Free)
ndash Recorded and Posted Online
ndash Available 247
bull TTA E‐Newsletter bull Online CSBG TTA Resource Center bull Twitter Feed NatTrainingCtr
CSBG TTA Resource Center
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Many more toolkits
webinars and print resources
bull Consultant Bank
bull Training Calendar bull Discussion Forum
bull Shared Calendar bull Individual registrations
for Board and Staff
CSBG TTA Center
Letrsquos Go Onlinehellip
wwwcsbgttaorg
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Comprehensive Online Community Needs Assessment Tool
bull wwwcommunityactionCNAorg
Community Action Online Risk Assessment Tool
bull wwwcommunityactionpartneshipcom
Community Action Online Risk Assessment Tool
CAPLAW Tools wwwcaplaworg
bull Tools for Top Notch CAAs bull Training Tools for Nonprofit Boards bull Exemplary Legal Practices and Policies Guidebook bull Right on the Money An Annotate Guide to the Federal Cost Principles for Nonprofit Grantees (A‐122)
bull Bylaws Toolkit bull Legal Liability Audit
CAPLAW TOOLS
copy 2012 CAPLAW and Community Action Partnership
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW Tools
Community Action Partnership Tools bull Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future Sustainability
Succession ampTransition
ndash Part 1 Organizational Sustainability Planning ndash Part 2 Executive Succession Planning Guide ndash Part 3 Executive Transition Management Guide ndash Community Action Partnership and Transition Guides ndash PDF available online print copies available ndash Webinar recording posted
bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
These publication were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 and 90EQ0231 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Process Overview for Implementing Succession Essentials Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
Source Transition GuidesCommunity Action Partnership Succession Planning Toolkit
Tools Included Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Organizational Sustainability Mini‐Assessment bull Emergency Backup Succession Plan Template bull Emergency Backup Plan Detail bull CEO Succession Policy Template bull Sample Transition Timeline
bull Interim Chief Executive Sample Agreement amp Work Plan
bull Chief Executiversquos Position Profile amp Job Announcement Templates
bull Nonprofit Job Posting Web Sites
Tools Included (continued) Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Sample Resume Scoring Sheet bull Sample Phone Screening Questions bull Sample Interview Agenda amp Questions bull Sample Interviewee Rating Criteria
bull Sample Reference Checking Questions bull Sample Employment Offer Letter bull Sample Regrets Letters to Candidates bull Sample Chief Executive 90‐Day Entry Plan
Community Action Partnership Tools Batter Up Building Your Leadership Bench bull Community Action Partnership
bull Brown Buckley Tucker bull PDF available online print copies available
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material
24
are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools Audit Essentials What Every Board Member Needs to Know
Community Action Partnership
bull Kevin Myren CPA
bull PDF available online
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
25
NASCSP TOOLS
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
CSBG TTA Resource Center
bull Webinars ndash Hosted Monthly (next is on Personnel Activity Reports on March 18th at 200‐Free)
ndash Recorded and Posted Online
ndash Available 247
bull TTA E‐Newsletter bull Online CSBG TTA Resource Center bull Twitter Feed NatTrainingCtr
CSBG TTA Resource Center
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Many more toolkits
webinars and print resources
bull Consultant Bank
bull Training Calendar bull Discussion Forum
bull Shared Calendar bull Individual registrations
for Board and Staff
CSBG TTA Center
Letrsquos Go Onlinehellip
wwwcsbgttaorg
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Comprehensive Online Community Needs Assessment Tool
bull wwwcommunityactionCNAorg
Community Action Online Risk Assessment Tool
bull wwwcommunityactionpartneshipcom
Community Action Online Risk Assessment Tool
CAPLAW Tools wwwcaplaworg
bull Tools for Top Notch CAAs bull Training Tools for Nonprofit Boards bull Exemplary Legal Practices and Policies Guidebook bull Right on the Money An Annotate Guide to the Federal Cost Principles for Nonprofit Grantees (A‐122)
bull Bylaws Toolkit bull Legal Liability Audit
CAPLAW TOOLS
copy 2012 CAPLAW and Community Action Partnership
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW Tools
Community Action Partnership Tools bull Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future Sustainability
Succession ampTransition
ndash Part 1 Organizational Sustainability Planning ndash Part 2 Executive Succession Planning Guide ndash Part 3 Executive Transition Management Guide ndash Community Action Partnership and Transition Guides ndash PDF available online print copies available ndash Webinar recording posted
bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
These publication were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 and 90EQ0231 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Process Overview for Implementing Succession Essentials Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
Source Transition GuidesCommunity Action Partnership Succession Planning Toolkit
Tools Included Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Organizational Sustainability Mini‐Assessment bull Emergency Backup Succession Plan Template bull Emergency Backup Plan Detail bull CEO Succession Policy Template bull Sample Transition Timeline
bull Interim Chief Executive Sample Agreement amp Work Plan
bull Chief Executiversquos Position Profile amp Job Announcement Templates
bull Nonprofit Job Posting Web Sites
Tools Included (continued) Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Sample Resume Scoring Sheet bull Sample Phone Screening Questions bull Sample Interview Agenda amp Questions bull Sample Interviewee Rating Criteria
bull Sample Reference Checking Questions bull Sample Employment Offer Letter bull Sample Regrets Letters to Candidates bull Sample Chief Executive 90‐Day Entry Plan
Community Action Partnership Tools Batter Up Building Your Leadership Bench bull Community Action Partnership
bull Brown Buckley Tucker bull PDF available online print copies available
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material
24
are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools Audit Essentials What Every Board Member Needs to Know
Community Action Partnership
bull Kevin Myren CPA
bull PDF available online
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
25
NASCSP TOOLS
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
CSBG TTA Resource Center
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Many more toolkits
webinars and print resources
bull Consultant Bank
bull Training Calendar bull Discussion Forum
bull Shared Calendar bull Individual registrations
for Board and Staff
CSBG TTA Center
Letrsquos Go Onlinehellip
wwwcsbgttaorg
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Comprehensive Online Community Needs Assessment Tool
bull wwwcommunityactionCNAorg
Community Action Online Risk Assessment Tool
bull wwwcommunityactionpartneshipcom
Community Action Online Risk Assessment Tool
CAPLAW Tools wwwcaplaworg
bull Tools for Top Notch CAAs bull Training Tools for Nonprofit Boards bull Exemplary Legal Practices and Policies Guidebook bull Right on the Money An Annotate Guide to the Federal Cost Principles for Nonprofit Grantees (A‐122)
bull Bylaws Toolkit bull Legal Liability Audit
CAPLAW TOOLS
copy 2012 CAPLAW and Community Action Partnership
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW Tools
Community Action Partnership Tools bull Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future Sustainability
Succession ampTransition
ndash Part 1 Organizational Sustainability Planning ndash Part 2 Executive Succession Planning Guide ndash Part 3 Executive Transition Management Guide ndash Community Action Partnership and Transition Guides ndash PDF available online print copies available ndash Webinar recording posted
bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
These publication were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 and 90EQ0231 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Process Overview for Implementing Succession Essentials Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
Source Transition GuidesCommunity Action Partnership Succession Planning Toolkit
Tools Included Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Organizational Sustainability Mini‐Assessment bull Emergency Backup Succession Plan Template bull Emergency Backup Plan Detail bull CEO Succession Policy Template bull Sample Transition Timeline
bull Interim Chief Executive Sample Agreement amp Work Plan
bull Chief Executiversquos Position Profile amp Job Announcement Templates
bull Nonprofit Job Posting Web Sites
Tools Included (continued) Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Sample Resume Scoring Sheet bull Sample Phone Screening Questions bull Sample Interview Agenda amp Questions bull Sample Interviewee Rating Criteria
bull Sample Reference Checking Questions bull Sample Employment Offer Letter bull Sample Regrets Letters to Candidates bull Sample Chief Executive 90‐Day Entry Plan
Community Action Partnership Tools Batter Up Building Your Leadership Bench bull Community Action Partnership
bull Brown Buckley Tucker bull PDF available online print copies available
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material
24
are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools Audit Essentials What Every Board Member Needs to Know
Community Action Partnership
bull Kevin Myren CPA
bull PDF available online
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
25
NASCSP TOOLS
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
CSBG TTA Center
Letrsquos Go Onlinehellip
wwwcsbgttaorg
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Comprehensive Online Community Needs Assessment Tool
bull wwwcommunityactionCNAorg
Community Action Online Risk Assessment Tool
bull wwwcommunityactionpartneshipcom
Community Action Online Risk Assessment Tool
CAPLAW Tools wwwcaplaworg
bull Tools for Top Notch CAAs bull Training Tools for Nonprofit Boards bull Exemplary Legal Practices and Policies Guidebook bull Right on the Money An Annotate Guide to the Federal Cost Principles for Nonprofit Grantees (A‐122)
bull Bylaws Toolkit bull Legal Liability Audit
CAPLAW TOOLS
copy 2012 CAPLAW and Community Action Partnership
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW Tools
Community Action Partnership Tools bull Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future Sustainability
Succession ampTransition
ndash Part 1 Organizational Sustainability Planning ndash Part 2 Executive Succession Planning Guide ndash Part 3 Executive Transition Management Guide ndash Community Action Partnership and Transition Guides ndash PDF available online print copies available ndash Webinar recording posted
bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
These publication were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 and 90EQ0231 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Process Overview for Implementing Succession Essentials Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
Source Transition GuidesCommunity Action Partnership Succession Planning Toolkit
Tools Included Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Organizational Sustainability Mini‐Assessment bull Emergency Backup Succession Plan Template bull Emergency Backup Plan Detail bull CEO Succession Policy Template bull Sample Transition Timeline
bull Interim Chief Executive Sample Agreement amp Work Plan
bull Chief Executiversquos Position Profile amp Job Announcement Templates
bull Nonprofit Job Posting Web Sites
Tools Included (continued) Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Sample Resume Scoring Sheet bull Sample Phone Screening Questions bull Sample Interview Agenda amp Questions bull Sample Interviewee Rating Criteria
bull Sample Reference Checking Questions bull Sample Employment Offer Letter bull Sample Regrets Letters to Candidates bull Sample Chief Executive 90‐Day Entry Plan
Community Action Partnership Tools Batter Up Building Your Leadership Bench bull Community Action Partnership
bull Brown Buckley Tucker bull PDF available online print copies available
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material
24
are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools Audit Essentials What Every Board Member Needs to Know
Community Action Partnership
bull Kevin Myren CPA
bull PDF available online
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
25
NASCSP TOOLS
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Comprehensive Online Community Needs Assessment Tool
bull wwwcommunityactionCNAorg
Community Action Online Risk Assessment Tool
bull wwwcommunityactionpartneshipcom
Community Action Online Risk Assessment Tool
CAPLAW Tools wwwcaplaworg
bull Tools for Top Notch CAAs bull Training Tools for Nonprofit Boards bull Exemplary Legal Practices and Policies Guidebook bull Right on the Money An Annotate Guide to the Federal Cost Principles for Nonprofit Grantees (A‐122)
bull Bylaws Toolkit bull Legal Liability Audit
CAPLAW TOOLS
copy 2012 CAPLAW and Community Action Partnership
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW Tools
Community Action Partnership Tools bull Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future Sustainability
Succession ampTransition
ndash Part 1 Organizational Sustainability Planning ndash Part 2 Executive Succession Planning Guide ndash Part 3 Executive Transition Management Guide ndash Community Action Partnership and Transition Guides ndash PDF available online print copies available ndash Webinar recording posted
bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
These publication were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 and 90EQ0231 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Process Overview for Implementing Succession Essentials Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
Source Transition GuidesCommunity Action Partnership Succession Planning Toolkit
Tools Included Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Organizational Sustainability Mini‐Assessment bull Emergency Backup Succession Plan Template bull Emergency Backup Plan Detail bull CEO Succession Policy Template bull Sample Transition Timeline
bull Interim Chief Executive Sample Agreement amp Work Plan
bull Chief Executiversquos Position Profile amp Job Announcement Templates
bull Nonprofit Job Posting Web Sites
Tools Included (continued) Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Sample Resume Scoring Sheet bull Sample Phone Screening Questions bull Sample Interview Agenda amp Questions bull Sample Interviewee Rating Criteria
bull Sample Reference Checking Questions bull Sample Employment Offer Letter bull Sample Regrets Letters to Candidates bull Sample Chief Executive 90‐Day Entry Plan
Community Action Partnership Tools Batter Up Building Your Leadership Bench bull Community Action Partnership
bull Brown Buckley Tucker bull PDF available online print copies available
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material
24
are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools Audit Essentials What Every Board Member Needs to Know
Community Action Partnership
bull Kevin Myren CPA
bull PDF available online
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
25
NASCSP TOOLS
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Comprehensive Online Community Needs Assessment Tool
bull wwwcommunityactionCNAorg
Community Action Online Risk Assessment Tool
bull wwwcommunityactionpartneshipcom
Community Action Online Risk Assessment Tool
CAPLAW Tools wwwcaplaworg
bull Tools for Top Notch CAAs bull Training Tools for Nonprofit Boards bull Exemplary Legal Practices and Policies Guidebook bull Right on the Money An Annotate Guide to the Federal Cost Principles for Nonprofit Grantees (A‐122)
bull Bylaws Toolkit bull Legal Liability Audit
CAPLAW TOOLS
copy 2012 CAPLAW and Community Action Partnership
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW Tools
Community Action Partnership Tools bull Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future Sustainability
Succession ampTransition
ndash Part 1 Organizational Sustainability Planning ndash Part 2 Executive Succession Planning Guide ndash Part 3 Executive Transition Management Guide ndash Community Action Partnership and Transition Guides ndash PDF available online print copies available ndash Webinar recording posted
bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
These publication were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 and 90EQ0231 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Process Overview for Implementing Succession Essentials Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
Source Transition GuidesCommunity Action Partnership Succession Planning Toolkit
Tools Included Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Organizational Sustainability Mini‐Assessment bull Emergency Backup Succession Plan Template bull Emergency Backup Plan Detail bull CEO Succession Policy Template bull Sample Transition Timeline
bull Interim Chief Executive Sample Agreement amp Work Plan
bull Chief Executiversquos Position Profile amp Job Announcement Templates
bull Nonprofit Job Posting Web Sites
Tools Included (continued) Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Sample Resume Scoring Sheet bull Sample Phone Screening Questions bull Sample Interview Agenda amp Questions bull Sample Interviewee Rating Criteria
bull Sample Reference Checking Questions bull Sample Employment Offer Letter bull Sample Regrets Letters to Candidates bull Sample Chief Executive 90‐Day Entry Plan
Community Action Partnership Tools Batter Up Building Your Leadership Bench bull Community Action Partnership
bull Brown Buckley Tucker bull PDF available online print copies available
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material
24
are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools Audit Essentials What Every Board Member Needs to Know
Community Action Partnership
bull Kevin Myren CPA
bull PDF available online
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
25
NASCSP TOOLS
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Online Risk Assessment Tool
bull wwwcommunityactionpartneshipcom
Community Action Online Risk Assessment Tool
CAPLAW Tools wwwcaplaworg
bull Tools for Top Notch CAAs bull Training Tools for Nonprofit Boards bull Exemplary Legal Practices and Policies Guidebook bull Right on the Money An Annotate Guide to the Federal Cost Principles for Nonprofit Grantees (A‐122)
bull Bylaws Toolkit bull Legal Liability Audit
CAPLAW TOOLS
copy 2012 CAPLAW and Community Action Partnership
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW Tools
Community Action Partnership Tools bull Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future Sustainability
Succession ampTransition
ndash Part 1 Organizational Sustainability Planning ndash Part 2 Executive Succession Planning Guide ndash Part 3 Executive Transition Management Guide ndash Community Action Partnership and Transition Guides ndash PDF available online print copies available ndash Webinar recording posted
bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
These publication were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 and 90EQ0231 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Process Overview for Implementing Succession Essentials Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
Source Transition GuidesCommunity Action Partnership Succession Planning Toolkit
Tools Included Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Organizational Sustainability Mini‐Assessment bull Emergency Backup Succession Plan Template bull Emergency Backup Plan Detail bull CEO Succession Policy Template bull Sample Transition Timeline
bull Interim Chief Executive Sample Agreement amp Work Plan
bull Chief Executiversquos Position Profile amp Job Announcement Templates
bull Nonprofit Job Posting Web Sites
Tools Included (continued) Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Sample Resume Scoring Sheet bull Sample Phone Screening Questions bull Sample Interview Agenda amp Questions bull Sample Interviewee Rating Criteria
bull Sample Reference Checking Questions bull Sample Employment Offer Letter bull Sample Regrets Letters to Candidates bull Sample Chief Executive 90‐Day Entry Plan
Community Action Partnership Tools Batter Up Building Your Leadership Bench bull Community Action Partnership
bull Brown Buckley Tucker bull PDF available online print copies available
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material
24
are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools Audit Essentials What Every Board Member Needs to Know
Community Action Partnership
bull Kevin Myren CPA
bull PDF available online
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
25
NASCSP TOOLS
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Online Risk Assessment Tool
CAPLAW Tools wwwcaplaworg
bull Tools for Top Notch CAAs bull Training Tools for Nonprofit Boards bull Exemplary Legal Practices and Policies Guidebook bull Right on the Money An Annotate Guide to the Federal Cost Principles for Nonprofit Grantees (A‐122)
bull Bylaws Toolkit bull Legal Liability Audit
CAPLAW TOOLS
copy 2012 CAPLAW and Community Action Partnership
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW Tools
Community Action Partnership Tools bull Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future Sustainability
Succession ampTransition
ndash Part 1 Organizational Sustainability Planning ndash Part 2 Executive Succession Planning Guide ndash Part 3 Executive Transition Management Guide ndash Community Action Partnership and Transition Guides ndash PDF available online print copies available ndash Webinar recording posted
bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
These publication were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 and 90EQ0231 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Process Overview for Implementing Succession Essentials Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
Source Transition GuidesCommunity Action Partnership Succession Planning Toolkit
Tools Included Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Organizational Sustainability Mini‐Assessment bull Emergency Backup Succession Plan Template bull Emergency Backup Plan Detail bull CEO Succession Policy Template bull Sample Transition Timeline
bull Interim Chief Executive Sample Agreement amp Work Plan
bull Chief Executiversquos Position Profile amp Job Announcement Templates
bull Nonprofit Job Posting Web Sites
Tools Included (continued) Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Sample Resume Scoring Sheet bull Sample Phone Screening Questions bull Sample Interview Agenda amp Questions bull Sample Interviewee Rating Criteria
bull Sample Reference Checking Questions bull Sample Employment Offer Letter bull Sample Regrets Letters to Candidates bull Sample Chief Executive 90‐Day Entry Plan
Community Action Partnership Tools Batter Up Building Your Leadership Bench bull Community Action Partnership
bull Brown Buckley Tucker bull PDF available online print copies available
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material
24
are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools Audit Essentials What Every Board Member Needs to Know
Community Action Partnership
bull Kevin Myren CPA
bull PDF available online
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
25
NASCSP TOOLS
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
CAPLAW Tools wwwcaplaworg
bull Tools for Top Notch CAAs bull Training Tools for Nonprofit Boards bull Exemplary Legal Practices and Policies Guidebook bull Right on the Money An Annotate Guide to the Federal Cost Principles for Nonprofit Grantees (A‐122)
bull Bylaws Toolkit bull Legal Liability Audit
CAPLAW TOOLS
copy 2012 CAPLAW and Community Action Partnership
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW Tools
Community Action Partnership Tools bull Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future Sustainability
Succession ampTransition
ndash Part 1 Organizational Sustainability Planning ndash Part 2 Executive Succession Planning Guide ndash Part 3 Executive Transition Management Guide ndash Community Action Partnership and Transition Guides ndash PDF available online print copies available ndash Webinar recording posted
bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
These publication were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 and 90EQ0231 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Process Overview for Implementing Succession Essentials Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
Source Transition GuidesCommunity Action Partnership Succession Planning Toolkit
Tools Included Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Organizational Sustainability Mini‐Assessment bull Emergency Backup Succession Plan Template bull Emergency Backup Plan Detail bull CEO Succession Policy Template bull Sample Transition Timeline
bull Interim Chief Executive Sample Agreement amp Work Plan
bull Chief Executiversquos Position Profile amp Job Announcement Templates
bull Nonprofit Job Posting Web Sites
Tools Included (continued) Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Sample Resume Scoring Sheet bull Sample Phone Screening Questions bull Sample Interview Agenda amp Questions bull Sample Interviewee Rating Criteria
bull Sample Reference Checking Questions bull Sample Employment Offer Letter bull Sample Regrets Letters to Candidates bull Sample Chief Executive 90‐Day Entry Plan
Community Action Partnership Tools Batter Up Building Your Leadership Bench bull Community Action Partnership
bull Brown Buckley Tucker bull PDF available online print copies available
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material
24
are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools Audit Essentials What Every Board Member Needs to Know
Community Action Partnership
bull Kevin Myren CPA
bull PDF available online
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
25
NASCSP TOOLS
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
CAPLAW TOOLS
copy 2012 CAPLAW and Community Action Partnership
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW Tools
Community Action Partnership Tools bull Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future Sustainability
Succession ampTransition
ndash Part 1 Organizational Sustainability Planning ndash Part 2 Executive Succession Planning Guide ndash Part 3 Executive Transition Management Guide ndash Community Action Partnership and Transition Guides ndash PDF available online print copies available ndash Webinar recording posted
bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
These publication were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 and 90EQ0231 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Process Overview for Implementing Succession Essentials Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
Source Transition GuidesCommunity Action Partnership Succession Planning Toolkit
Tools Included Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Organizational Sustainability Mini‐Assessment bull Emergency Backup Succession Plan Template bull Emergency Backup Plan Detail bull CEO Succession Policy Template bull Sample Transition Timeline
bull Interim Chief Executive Sample Agreement amp Work Plan
bull Chief Executiversquos Position Profile amp Job Announcement Templates
bull Nonprofit Job Posting Web Sites
Tools Included (continued) Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Sample Resume Scoring Sheet bull Sample Phone Screening Questions bull Sample Interview Agenda amp Questions bull Sample Interviewee Rating Criteria
bull Sample Reference Checking Questions bull Sample Employment Offer Letter bull Sample Regrets Letters to Candidates bull Sample Chief Executive 90‐Day Entry Plan
Community Action Partnership Tools Batter Up Building Your Leadership Bench bull Community Action Partnership
bull Brown Buckley Tucker bull PDF available online print copies available
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material
24
are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools Audit Essentials What Every Board Member Needs to Know
Community Action Partnership
bull Kevin Myren CPA
bull PDF available online
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
25
NASCSP TOOLS
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW Tools
Community Action Partnership Tools bull Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future Sustainability
Succession ampTransition
ndash Part 1 Organizational Sustainability Planning ndash Part 2 Executive Succession Planning Guide ndash Part 3 Executive Transition Management Guide ndash Community Action Partnership and Transition Guides ndash PDF available online print copies available ndash Webinar recording posted
bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
These publication were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 and 90EQ0231 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Process Overview for Implementing Succession Essentials Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
Source Transition GuidesCommunity Action Partnership Succession Planning Toolkit
Tools Included Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Organizational Sustainability Mini‐Assessment bull Emergency Backup Succession Plan Template bull Emergency Backup Plan Detail bull CEO Succession Policy Template bull Sample Transition Timeline
bull Interim Chief Executive Sample Agreement amp Work Plan
bull Chief Executiversquos Position Profile amp Job Announcement Templates
bull Nonprofit Job Posting Web Sites
Tools Included (continued) Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Sample Resume Scoring Sheet bull Sample Phone Screening Questions bull Sample Interview Agenda amp Questions bull Sample Interviewee Rating Criteria
bull Sample Reference Checking Questions bull Sample Employment Offer Letter bull Sample Regrets Letters to Candidates bull Sample Chief Executive 90‐Day Entry Plan
Community Action Partnership Tools Batter Up Building Your Leadership Bench bull Community Action Partnership
bull Brown Buckley Tucker bull PDF available online print copies available
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material
24
are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools Audit Essentials What Every Board Member Needs to Know
Community Action Partnership
bull Kevin Myren CPA
bull PDF available online
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
25
NASCSP TOOLS
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW Tools
Community Action Partnership Tools bull Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future Sustainability
Succession ampTransition
ndash Part 1 Organizational Sustainability Planning ndash Part 2 Executive Succession Planning Guide ndash Part 3 Executive Transition Management Guide ndash Community Action Partnership and Transition Guides ndash PDF available online print copies available ndash Webinar recording posted
bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
These publication were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 and 90EQ0231 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Process Overview for Implementing Succession Essentials Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
Source Transition GuidesCommunity Action Partnership Succession Planning Toolkit
Tools Included Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Organizational Sustainability Mini‐Assessment bull Emergency Backup Succession Plan Template bull Emergency Backup Plan Detail bull CEO Succession Policy Template bull Sample Transition Timeline
bull Interim Chief Executive Sample Agreement amp Work Plan
bull Chief Executiversquos Position Profile amp Job Announcement Templates
bull Nonprofit Job Posting Web Sites
Tools Included (continued) Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Sample Resume Scoring Sheet bull Sample Phone Screening Questions bull Sample Interview Agenda amp Questions bull Sample Interviewee Rating Criteria
bull Sample Reference Checking Questions bull Sample Employment Offer Letter bull Sample Regrets Letters to Candidates bull Sample Chief Executive 90‐Day Entry Plan
Community Action Partnership Tools Batter Up Building Your Leadership Bench bull Community Action Partnership
bull Brown Buckley Tucker bull PDF available online print copies available
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material
24
are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools Audit Essentials What Every Board Member Needs to Know
Community Action Partnership
bull Kevin Myren CPA
bull PDF available online
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
25
NASCSP TOOLS
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
CAPLAW TOOLS
CAPLAW Tools
Community Action Partnership Tools bull Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future Sustainability
Succession ampTransition
ndash Part 1 Organizational Sustainability Planning ndash Part 2 Executive Succession Planning Guide ndash Part 3 Executive Transition Management Guide ndash Community Action Partnership and Transition Guides ndash PDF available online print copies available ndash Webinar recording posted
bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
These publication were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 and 90EQ0231 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Process Overview for Implementing Succession Essentials Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
Source Transition GuidesCommunity Action Partnership Succession Planning Toolkit
Tools Included Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Organizational Sustainability Mini‐Assessment bull Emergency Backup Succession Plan Template bull Emergency Backup Plan Detail bull CEO Succession Policy Template bull Sample Transition Timeline
bull Interim Chief Executive Sample Agreement amp Work Plan
bull Chief Executiversquos Position Profile amp Job Announcement Templates
bull Nonprofit Job Posting Web Sites
Tools Included (continued) Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Sample Resume Scoring Sheet bull Sample Phone Screening Questions bull Sample Interview Agenda amp Questions bull Sample Interviewee Rating Criteria
bull Sample Reference Checking Questions bull Sample Employment Offer Letter bull Sample Regrets Letters to Candidates bull Sample Chief Executive 90‐Day Entry Plan
Community Action Partnership Tools Batter Up Building Your Leadership Bench bull Community Action Partnership
bull Brown Buckley Tucker bull PDF available online print copies available
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material
24
are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools Audit Essentials What Every Board Member Needs to Know
Community Action Partnership
bull Kevin Myren CPA
bull PDF available online
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
25
NASCSP TOOLS
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
CAPLAW Tools
Community Action Partnership Tools bull Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future Sustainability
Succession ampTransition
ndash Part 1 Organizational Sustainability Planning ndash Part 2 Executive Succession Planning Guide ndash Part 3 Executive Transition Management Guide ndash Community Action Partnership and Transition Guides ndash PDF available online print copies available ndash Webinar recording posted
bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
These publication were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 and 90EQ0231 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Process Overview for Implementing Succession Essentials Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
Source Transition GuidesCommunity Action Partnership Succession Planning Toolkit
Tools Included Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Organizational Sustainability Mini‐Assessment bull Emergency Backup Succession Plan Template bull Emergency Backup Plan Detail bull CEO Succession Policy Template bull Sample Transition Timeline
bull Interim Chief Executive Sample Agreement amp Work Plan
bull Chief Executiversquos Position Profile amp Job Announcement Templates
bull Nonprofit Job Posting Web Sites
Tools Included (continued) Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Sample Resume Scoring Sheet bull Sample Phone Screening Questions bull Sample Interview Agenda amp Questions bull Sample Interviewee Rating Criteria
bull Sample Reference Checking Questions bull Sample Employment Offer Letter bull Sample Regrets Letters to Candidates bull Sample Chief Executive 90‐Day Entry Plan
Community Action Partnership Tools Batter Up Building Your Leadership Bench bull Community Action Partnership
bull Brown Buckley Tucker bull PDF available online print copies available
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material
24
are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools Audit Essentials What Every Board Member Needs to Know
Community Action Partnership
bull Kevin Myren CPA
bull PDF available online
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
25
NASCSP TOOLS
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools bull Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future Sustainability
Succession ampTransition
ndash Part 1 Organizational Sustainability Planning ndash Part 2 Executive Succession Planning Guide ndash Part 3 Executive Transition Management Guide ndash Community Action Partnership and Transition Guides ndash PDF available online print copies available ndash Webinar recording posted
bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
bull wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
These publication were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 and 90EQ0231 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Process Overview for Implementing Succession Essentials Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
Source Transition GuidesCommunity Action Partnership Succession Planning Toolkit
Tools Included Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Organizational Sustainability Mini‐Assessment bull Emergency Backup Succession Plan Template bull Emergency Backup Plan Detail bull CEO Succession Policy Template bull Sample Transition Timeline
bull Interim Chief Executive Sample Agreement amp Work Plan
bull Chief Executiversquos Position Profile amp Job Announcement Templates
bull Nonprofit Job Posting Web Sites
Tools Included (continued) Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Sample Resume Scoring Sheet bull Sample Phone Screening Questions bull Sample Interview Agenda amp Questions bull Sample Interviewee Rating Criteria
bull Sample Reference Checking Questions bull Sample Employment Offer Letter bull Sample Regrets Letters to Candidates bull Sample Chief Executive 90‐Day Entry Plan
Community Action Partnership Tools Batter Up Building Your Leadership Bench bull Community Action Partnership
bull Brown Buckley Tucker bull PDF available online print copies available
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material
24
are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools Audit Essentials What Every Board Member Needs to Know
Community Action Partnership
bull Kevin Myren CPA
bull PDF available online
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
25
NASCSP TOOLS
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Process Overview for Implementing Succession Essentials Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
Source Transition GuidesCommunity Action Partnership Succession Planning Toolkit
Tools Included Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Organizational Sustainability Mini‐Assessment bull Emergency Backup Succession Plan Template bull Emergency Backup Plan Detail bull CEO Succession Policy Template bull Sample Transition Timeline
bull Interim Chief Executive Sample Agreement amp Work Plan
bull Chief Executiversquos Position Profile amp Job Announcement Templates
bull Nonprofit Job Posting Web Sites
Tools Included (continued) Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Sample Resume Scoring Sheet bull Sample Phone Screening Questions bull Sample Interview Agenda amp Questions bull Sample Interviewee Rating Criteria
bull Sample Reference Checking Questions bull Sample Employment Offer Letter bull Sample Regrets Letters to Candidates bull Sample Chief Executive 90‐Day Entry Plan
Community Action Partnership Tools Batter Up Building Your Leadership Bench bull Community Action Partnership
bull Brown Buckley Tucker bull PDF available online print copies available
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material
24
are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools Audit Essentials What Every Board Member Needs to Know
Community Action Partnership
bull Kevin Myren CPA
bull PDF available online
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
25
NASCSP TOOLS
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Tools Included Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Organizational Sustainability Mini‐Assessment bull Emergency Backup Succession Plan Template bull Emergency Backup Plan Detail bull CEO Succession Policy Template bull Sample Transition Timeline
bull Interim Chief Executive Sample Agreement amp Work Plan
bull Chief Executiversquos Position Profile amp Job Announcement Templates
bull Nonprofit Job Posting Web Sites
Tools Included (continued) Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Sample Resume Scoring Sheet bull Sample Phone Screening Questions bull Sample Interview Agenda amp Questions bull Sample Interviewee Rating Criteria
bull Sample Reference Checking Questions bull Sample Employment Offer Letter bull Sample Regrets Letters to Candidates bull Sample Chief Executive 90‐Day Entry Plan
Community Action Partnership Tools Batter Up Building Your Leadership Bench bull Community Action Partnership
bull Brown Buckley Tucker bull PDF available online print copies available
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material
24
are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools Audit Essentials What Every Board Member Needs to Know
Community Action Partnership
bull Kevin Myren CPA
bull PDF available online
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
25
NASCSP TOOLS
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Tools Included (continued) Preparing for Your Community Action Agencyrsquos Future
bull Sample Resume Scoring Sheet bull Sample Phone Screening Questions bull Sample Interview Agenda amp Questions bull Sample Interviewee Rating Criteria
bull Sample Reference Checking Questions bull Sample Employment Offer Letter bull Sample Regrets Letters to Candidates bull Sample Chief Executive 90‐Day Entry Plan
Community Action Partnership Tools Batter Up Building Your Leadership Bench bull Community Action Partnership
bull Brown Buckley Tucker bull PDF available online print copies available
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material
24
are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools Audit Essentials What Every Board Member Needs to Know
Community Action Partnership
bull Kevin Myren CPA
bull PDF available online
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
25
NASCSP TOOLS
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools Batter Up Building Your Leadership Bench bull Community Action Partnership
bull Brown Buckley Tucker bull PDF available online print copies available
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank
This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material
24
are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools Audit Essentials What Every Board Member Needs to Know
Community Action Partnership
bull Kevin Myren CPA
bull PDF available online
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
25
NASCSP TOOLS
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Tools Audit Essentials What Every Board Member Needs to Know
Community Action Partnership
bull Kevin Myren CPA
bull PDF available online
bull Webinar recording posted
wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom bull ResourcesToolkits and Webinars bull National Training CenterToolkits and Webinars
wwwcsbgttaorg bull Resource Bank This publication was created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 Any opinion findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
25
NASCSP TOOLS
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
NASCSP TOOLS
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
National Partners and Performance Management
CSBG Performance Management Task
Force
Organizational Standards
CSBG Working Group
ROMA Next Generation Center
of Excellence
RPICs
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Organizational Standards Center of Excellence
bull Coordinate the development and dissemination of a core set of standards with input from the State regional and national partners ndash Submitted to OCS 71013
ndash Posted on Partnerships website
ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
bull Create tools for organizational assessment that can be used by States and local CSBG‐eligible entities to set and meet high‐quality organizational standards ndash Draft Tools posted on Partnershiprsquos website
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Submission to OCS
bull Four Part Document ndash Executive Summary
ndash History Background and Process ndash Implementation Recommendations and Framework
ndash 56 Organizational Standards bull wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
DRAFT Tools for Agencies and States
bull Private CAA
bull Public CAA
bull State Assessment of Private CAA
bull State Assessment of Public CAA
bull Available on Partnerships website ndash wwwcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Tools for State CSBG Offices
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Tools for State CSBG Offices
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
How Can State CSBG Offices and CAAs Prepare
bull Encourage CAAs to establish Staff Committee to assess the CAA against the proposed Organizational Standards and develop plan of action for the next 9‐12 months ndash Department Heads Fiscal HR Planning etc ndash Keep Board of Directors informed of efforts through formal reporting
bull Include the Standards in organizational and department strategic planning discussions and work plans
bull Work with your State Association to inform and train CAAs in your state on Standards
bull Keep lines of communication between State CSBG Offices CAAs and State Associations open on Standards
bull Encourage CAAs to include ramp‐up to meet Standards in CAP work plans bull Review CSBG State Plans and CAA Contracts for where Standards language will
be appropriate in include
Note These recommendations are from Partnership staff only
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
More to Comehellip CSBG Learning Community
bull New Project bull Barbara Ledyard Project Director bull Will be launched this month March 2014 bull Various topic ldquoClustersrdquo bull State CSBG Office Staff encouraged to participateand be engaged in Clusters
bull Encourage your CAAs to participate and beengaged in Clusters
bull May develop a cluster for State CSBG Officesaround Standards Implementation
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Community Action Partnership Annual Convention
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
Questions
Contact Denise Harlow CCAP Project Director
202‐595‐0660
dharlowcommunityactionpartnershipcom
Thank you
Many of the publications training and webinars mentioned were created by the National Association of Community Action Agencies ndash Community Action Partnership in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0428 90EQ0231 90ET0434 90ET0436 and 90ET0437 Others were created by the Community Action Program Legal Services Inc (CAPLAW) in the performance of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Community Services Grant Number 90ET0429 and 90SQ0047 Any opinion
findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families
