FORCE FOR GOOD

Fundraising Partnerships Chicago PoliceDepartment

Marketing Growth Social Media forNFPs

DID YOU KNOW?

Since 2011, 161 not-for-profits(NFPs) have applied for CPD’s totallyfree Force For Good (FFG) services.

WHAT IS FORCE FOR GOOD?

Understanding the importance of governmentand community working together to createsafe neighborhoods, and the potential ofChicago’s community and faith-based NFPs tomeet community needs, CPD and its partnersare pleased to announce that applications arebeing accepted to participate in the 4th roundof FFG programming since 2011.

WHAT IS FORCE FOR GOOD?

This unique 6-12 month program is designedto provide free capacity-building training forNFP executive leaders serving Chicagocommunities experiencing high rates of violentcrime. FFG Applications will be accepted fromThursday, Feb 25th through noon on Thursday,Mar 25th.

WHAT IS FORCE FOR GOOD?

Funded by U.S. Department of Justice grants, FFG has providedcapacity-building support to 80 competitively selected NFPs toimprove their ability to deliver such services as: emergencyshelter, clothing and food; youth tutoring, mentoring andstructured activities in safe places; immigration issuesadvocacy; veterans support; economic development;counseling; job training and placement; conflict resolution;childcare; exposure to the arts; court advocacy/legal support;activities to strengthen community cohesion and resilience;reentry support – and more.

WHAT IS FORCE FOR GOOD?

FFG is designed to provide the Executive Leadership ofcompetitively selected NFPs with the skill sets, knowledge,insights and supports they need to successfully meet thechallenges faced by their organizations. Over 12 months, FFGwill provide skill-building workshops, technical assistance andmentorship in areas including: Working with the City toImprove Public Safety and Community Services;Marketing/Branding/Communication; Board Development; Useof Technology and Social Media; Strategic Planning; ProjectManagement; and Fundraising.

WORKSHOPS YOU'LL GET TO TAKE:

Creating a Theory of Change for Your OrganizationUnderstanding and Working with the Chicago PoliceDepartmentStrategic Planning: Creating your Organization’s Road MapEvaluation Frameworks: Moving into MeasurementBuilding Relationships with FundersProposal Writing BasicsSecrets to Fundraising Success with Individual DonorsSocial Media for NFPsSeven Things You Can Do to Engage the Board of DirectorsNon-profit Finance and Budget EssentialsPursuing Sustainability: Understanding and StrengtheningYour Business Model

QUOTES FROM PAST PARTICIPANTS

Effective but simple to the point training, andeducational but not in a boring school class way.The interplay with the other organizations wasgreat!Our coach was just the catalyst we needed to get usready to develop our first written strategic plan. Hewas thoughtful, understanding and on point.These sessions and the results from theorganizational assessment report revealed areas ofconcentration that really need work in our church.

ELIGIBIL ITY CRITERIA

Must be a Chicago-based 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) thatserves Chicago communities experiencinghigher than average rates of violent crimeMust provide services that reasonably addressviolent crime, those who commit violent crimes,or the underlying conditions that contribute to highviolent crime ratesMust have been in existence for three or more yearsMust have the capacity to commit to a 6 to 12-month period of active FFG participationMust not be debarred from doing business with theCity of Chicago

HOW TO APPLY

The application period is from February 26, 2016through noon Thursday, March 25.

Access the application at: http://home.chicagopolice.org/community/community-links/

Please email completed applications, attachments, andquestions, to: ForceforGood@chicagopolice.org.

The program lasts from May 19, 2016 - April 20, 2017