How to Build Your Nonprofit Startup 1

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Learn R.A.T.E.S. Response-ability to begin building your nonprofit

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Created byDr. Margaret Jamal

Last updated 12/2023

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What you'll learn

Apply a technique for gaining focus and prioritizing using a fillable PDF form.
Plan and prepare contents for Problem and Needs statements.
Establish a Target Population.
Gain an understanding about the elements of RATES for Nonprofit Development

Course content

4 sections • 31 lectures • 1h 8m total length

Introduction1:43
This lecture provides an overview about the Course series.
Course Learning Objectives1:23
R.A.T.E.S. Defined5:15
This is a brief overview explaining each term represented in the R.A.T.E.S. acronym.
Understanding R.A.T.E.S. Quiz

Nonprofit Terminology2:48
This lecture introduces nonprofit terminology that is commonly used to identify those in he field. It also describes how nonprofit professionals are also social entrepreneurs.
Nonprofit Terminology Quiz
Reading Assignment
MEET MOTHER SNOW-CASE STUDY4:02
This video illustrates some of the basic concerns that need to be considered by nonprofit startups.
The Case of Mother Snow8:00
This document describes how a disadvantaged community project was forced to shut down. It also offers suggestions for what could have been done to save it.. This document includes questions to reflect upon what was read.
Mother Snow Review Questions
Eliminating a Problem Case Study3:39
This segment includes a case study that demonstrates what can happen when the focus of an established nonprofit organization is challenged.
Determine the Problem Planning Forms4:00
Using the Determine the Problem eForms3:27
This segment teaches students a technique for identifying and planning specific problems to eliminate.
Determine the Problem and Focus Practice Worksheets5:00
These resources include the automated, fill-able PDF worksheets, printable PDF (not automated) and Microsoft Excel spreadsheet form for Determine the Problem and Focus on the Problem that can be completed online or printed to complete manually. Some mobile devices are not compatible with the automated format.
Relating Problems to Needs4:39
This lecture describes a case where the challenge to connect the problem to expressed needs almost prevented an organization from getting funded. You will learn how they were able to ultimately acquire the funding that was requested.
Relating Problems to Needs
How RATES Training began1:58

Target Population Intro0:17
Matching Problem to the Target Population Example1:24
Matching Problems to a Target Population (continued)1:18
Introduction to Client Profiles2:02
This lecture introduces the mindset for incorporating Client Profiles with Program Development.
Using the "Who's Your Client?" Worksheet2:50
This lecture explains why and how you will use the “Who's Your Client” fill-able PDF worksheet.
The "Who's Your Client?" Practice Worksheet4:00
This is the fill-able PDF "Who's Your Client?" Worksheet that can be completed online. You may need to contact other information resources such as (community services, libraries, schools, colleges, police station, politicians, etc.) to help you to complete some of the categories. The results can be printed.
Planning a Client Needs Assessment3:11
Students successfully completing this lesson will be able to complete a form that can be used to develop effective and functional Needs Assessments.
Needs Intervention and Prevention Strategies Quiz
Using the Needs Assessment Planning Form2:42
Planning a Needs Assessment Practice Assignment7:00

Responding to Staffing Needs2:45
Responding to Staffing Needs
Meeting the Needs of Volunteer Staff3:35
This lecture covers pitfalls and best practices for nonprofit volunteer staff.
Volunteer Staffing Review
Staff Planning Practice Assignment11:00
This material includes a summary of job descriptions for common positions in nonprofits. The assignments will guide you in developing a preliminary staffing plan for your program.
Working with Board Members: a Case Study4:03
This video includes a case study that gives insight into some of the pitfalls to avoid when working with a Board of Directors. This is also a sampling of the follow up course, "How to Build Your Nonprofit Startup Part 2-RATES Account-ability".
RATES Principles Planning for a Board of Directors2:22
This lecture teaches about why a board of directors is needed.
Understanding Typical Roles for Board Members2:00
Non Profit Board Members Quiz
Recruiting Non-Profit Board Members3:30
This video provides tips and best practices for recruiting non-profit Board Members.
Onboarding and Training Non-profit Board Members2:38
This video addresses the need to provide effective onboarding and training to Board Members. It includes tips and best practices not non-profit startups.
Board of Directors True or False
Board of Directors Planning form Practice3:00
This is an interactive form to allow you to plan members of your board of directors. You must be able to interact with Adobe documents to use fields. You may also download the form to complete this assignment if you are not able to use interactive Adobe PDF forms.
Final R.A.T.E.S. Response-ability Quiz
Course Summary1:26
This brings everything together and lets you know what you should do next.

Requirements

Students need to be able to type info in Adobe PDF files in order to complete assignments within the system. They have the option to download and print those documents as well for manual completion. Students should be able to download, save and retrieve downloaded files to successfully complete course assignments.

Description

R.A.T.E.S is an acronym for five essential areas of development which are Response-ability, Account- ability, Technical-ability, Evaluation-ability and Sustain-ability. Each of these five categories represent standard operational practices that are essential for results oriented, nonprofit, Human Service delivery. Students learn strategies for planning and developing effective Human Service delivery and sustainability. This course is the first in the 5 part series and covers Response-ability.

There are 4 levels in R.A.T.E.S. Principles Development. 1) Foundational Development, 2) Organizational Profile; 3) Collaborative Resource Development; 4) Donor Development. Each level offers a certification upon successful completion of student participation including assignments. R.A.T.E.S. Certification also helps attract favor with donors and other resource support. The Level 1 (Foundational Development) R.A.T.E.S. Series content and assignments meet requirements for a total of 10 Continuing Educational Units in Human Services and Nonprofit Development. Student assignments for the entire series include developing contents for a Problem and Needs Statement, Preparing a Client Profile, Developing a Corporate Budget Summary, Planning Organizational Goals and Objectives; Identifying and describing the 8 standard elements of a government grant proposal. There are 5 courses in the Level 1 Series.

R.A.T.E.S. Principles Level 1 courses are intended for Nonprofit startups and Human Services seeking to restructure and build cohesion among staff, partners, board members and supporters. Each course covers one of the 5 areas and are intended to be completed in sequence beginning with “Response-ability." These courses is based on the book R.A.T.E.S. Principles – Timeless Principles for Successful Nonprofit and Human Services. It is delivered using Multi-media that integrates audio and visual presentations. The course includes supplemental materials such as fillable PDF forms that can be downloaded to allow easy application of the skills learned. It also includes non-fillable versions of these forms that are readable in most mobile devices.

All Level 1 R.A.T.E.S. Principles course can be completed in 10 hours (2 hours per Principle) including assignments. However the time needed to complete assignments vary according to individual students. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Students need to be able to download save and retrieve downloaded files to successfully complete course assignments.

Who this course is for:

This R.A.T.E.S. Nonprofit development Training Course is intended for Philanthropic Nonprofit start-ups and those seeking to build a Human Services project. This course can also benefit those seeking to restructure and build connectivity and synergy among leadership, staff, partners, board members and supporters. The information, case examples and exercises are especially useful for those intending to apply for grants or seek funding.

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R.A.T.E.S. Response-ability: Techniques for Identifying the Problem9 lectures • 38min

RATES Response-ability: Target Populations and Client Profiles9 lectures • 25min

R.A.T.E.S. Response-ability Human Resource Needs10 lectures • 36min

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