For Programs - Managing a Mentoring Program

MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership and other regional centers provide a wealth of information and tools for strengthening operational components of maintaining and sustaining a successful non-profit organization. The resources posted will link you to comprehensive mentoring related manuals, templates, Frequently Asked Questions, and fundraising references and computer search engines.

Policies and Procedures
Generic Mentoring Program Policy and Procedure Manual
How to Develop an Operations Manual for your Mentoring Program 

Risk Management   

Collaboration
Strengthening Sustaining Relationships Between Schools and Youth Development Organizations

Finances
FAQs on Nonprofit Accounting
FAQs on Nonprofit Audits
FAQs on Nonprofit Budget & Finance 
Managing Your Organization's Finances
State Filings for Nonprofits
What's Involved in Financial Management?

Fundraising
A Guide to Federal Sources for Out-of-School Time and Community School Initiatives
Show us the Money! Fundraising for Mentoring Programs
Sustainability Planning and Resource Development for Youth Mentoring Programs

Useful Web links for Grant Writers
The Foundation Center 
Guidestar 
Writing a Mentoring Proposal
Youth Development Funding Resources
Center Nonprofit & Philanthropy Resource Center – King County, Redmond Public Library 

Marketing and Media
Tips for working with the Media 

Professional Organizations
Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
Association of Fundraising Professionals – Washington Chapter
Northwest Development Officers Association
National Association of Development Organizations
Washington Planned Giving Council 
American Marketing Association