How To Build Your Nonprofit Startup 1

Learn R.A.T.E.S. Response-ability to plan a philanthropic nonprofit . Prepare for R.A.T.E.S. Nonprofit Certification
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
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.
Overview
Section 1: Start Here
Lecture 1 Introduction
Lecture 2 Course Learning Objectives
Lecture 3 R.A.T.E.S. Defined
Section 2: R.A.T.E.S. Response-ability: Techniques for Identifying the Problem
Lecture 4 Nonprofit Terminology
Lecture 5 Eliminating a Problem Case Study
Lecture 6 The Case of Mother Snow
Lecture 7 Determine the Problem Planning Forms
Lecture 8 Using the Determine the Problem eForms
Lecture 9 Determine the Problem and Focus Practice Worksheets
Lecture 10 Relating Problems to Needs
Section 3: RATES Response-ability: Target Populations and Client Profiles
Lecture 11 How to Identify a Client
Lecture 12 Target Population Intro
Lecture 13 Matching Problem to the Target Population Example
Lecture 14 Matching Problems to a Target Population (continued)
Lecture 15 Introduction to Client Profiles
Lecture 16 Using the "Who's Your Client?" Worksheet
Lecture 17 The "Who's Your Client?" Practice Worksheet
Lecture 18 Planning a Client Needs Assessment
Lecture 19 Planning a Needs Assessment Practice Assignment
Section 4: R.A.T.E.S. Response-ability Human Resource Needs
Lecture 20 RATES Principles Planning for a Board of Directors
Lecture 21 Board of Directors Planning form Practice
Lecture 22 Planning a Staff for Your Nonprofit
Lecture 23 Staff Planning Practice Assignment
Lecture 24 Course Summary
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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