The ARCElectronic

Toolkit

An Introduction to the Content and Effective Use

Why was the Toolkit created?

To reinforce learning received while at the ARC Training Institutes

To supplement information received during the ARC Training Institutes

Whom is it for?

Community-based, faith-based, and nonprofit organizations participating in the ARC Training Institutes

What does it contain?

A comprehensive set of tools for enhancing your journey through the Federal grants process

Web-based resources, PDF files, recommended print resources, and more

Eight resource domains arrangedby topic area

Links to glossaries

Eight Resource DomainsBuilding and Maintaining Partnerships

Establishing a 501(c)(3) Organization

Evaluating Current Capacity to Secure Federal Funds

Finding Training and Technical Assistance

Identifying Funds

Identifying and Securing Grant Writers and Other Consultants

Learning from Promising Programs and Practices

Writing Winning Grants

How do I use it?

Each resource domain includes an introductory statement designed to preview the content and stimulate interest.

Sample Introductory Statement

Building and Maintaining Partnerships

Because no single organization can house all the knowledge, services, and resources that might be necessary to effectively impact a community, funding agencies often look for evidence of collaborative partnerships that help maximize often limited fiscal and nonfiscal resources. Thus, partnerships and networks are crucial elements in building capacity and leveraging resources in community- and faith-based initiatives. Partnerships can enhance existing strengths and fill in gaps that limit an initiative’s potential and impact. Through networks and partnerships, organizations can share information, equipment, resources, and people. These alliances can forge critical “friendships” that propel the goals of the partnering organizations.

How do I use it?

A detailed description is provided to help users determine whether the resource will meet their needs.

Sample Detailed Description

How-To’s in Partnership 

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) – OJJDP has made available an extensive toolkit on the issue of establishing community partnerships and collaborations. It includes discussions and illustrations related to defining and establishing partnerships and collaborations. In addition, it provides discussions on numerous other topics, including selection of potential partners or collaborators, preparations for meetings, monitoring progress, and anticipating potential problems. Click on the link below to download this resource.

www.ojjdp.ncjrs.org/resources/files/toolkit1final.pdf

How do I use it?

Many of the resources are Web-based.

Why?

Extends the “shelf life” of the electronic toolkit since Web sites continually expand and update information.

The Web is increasingly becoming the “tool of choice” in information dissemination, particularly when we attempt to share information with a wide range of audiences.

In the event of Web address changes/expiration, we provide at least one or two resources as a PDF or other static-type of file for each domain topic area.

How do I use it?

Tips and helpful hints for using and organizing the resources

Print out files and resources

“Bookmark” (or add to “Favorites”) Web sites that are particularly useful and relevant

Visit Web sites regularly

Use your calendar to schedule follow-up visits to Web sites that note announcements of grant competitions, conferences, trainings, etc.

Explore other areas of a recommended Web resource not emphasized

Explore links to other sites hyperlinked at a toolkit Web site

The ARC Electronic Toolkit

Sneak Peek - Selected Resource Domains

Resource Domain:Identifying Funds

www.ojp.usdoj.gov/fundopps.htm

www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci/

www.grants.gov/

Resource Domain:Learning from Promising Programs and Practices

www.promisingpractices.net/

www.samhsa.gov/faithbased/index.html

www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci/

Resource Domain:Writing Winning Grants

Web-based Glossary

Get Web-based help for understanding field-related terms

www.ojp.usdoj.gov/FinGuide/glossary.htm

Toolkit Access and Maintenance

The toolkit is available on the ARC Web site — http://arc.nttac.org

The toolkit is updated periodically.

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The toolkit is available on the ARC Web site — http://arc.nttac.org

The toolkit is updated periodically.

Subscribe to the ARC mailing list by visiting the our Web site