Find additional resources for educators in the blog article links, homework help and the research links.

ADVENTURES IN WRITING
http://www.jlpanagopoulos.com/
This website contains information on helping students with writing, a mentoring page offering to work with students on-line with their writing , and a web place to publish "worthy" and appropriate materials. 

BEST EDUCATION PRACTICES CLEARINGHOUSE IS ONLINE MANUAL OF WHAT WORKS WITH TRIO AND GEAR UP STUDENTS
https://besteducationpractices.squarespace.com/
From the website: "We are the first group of federally-funded programs to create our own best practices clearinghouse. Rather than relying on practices developed by others, we created an online program manual of what works with our TRIO and GEAR UP students."

CAMBRIDGE STRATFORD STUDY SKILLS INSTITUTE
http://www.cambridgestratford.com/
From the web site: "The CSSS INSTITUTE provides teacher and tutor training services, private courses for students in summer and after school programs nationally, and publishes the internationally renowned study skills curriculum entitled The Cambridge Stratford Study Skills Course. It is taught publicly by schools, colleges, federal and state grant programs at 3 grade levels (6-8th: 20 hour edition, 9-11th: 30 hour edition, and 12-15th: 10 hour edition, entitled Ten Tips for Academic Success, available in English and Spanish). These editions include 4 components; Student Workbook, Teacher Manual, Transparency and Listening Tape Set."

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PLAYBOOK - FROM LEARNING POLICY INSTITUTE
https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/community-schools-playbook
https://communityschools.futureforlearning.org/
From the website" "The Community Schools Playbook, from the Partnership for the Future of Learning, is a comprehensive policy and implementation guide for those looking to advance community schools.  It provides an in-depth review of the strategy, details the four key pillars of comprehensive community schools, and has both communications and policy development resources."

CONNECTION OVER CONTENT: A NEW ERA FOR EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY (2022 ARTICLE)
https://www.sir.advancedleadership.harvard.edu/articles/connection-over-content-new-era-for-education-technology
This article provides an overview of education technology strengths, weaknesses and potential.  It focuses on how edtech has the potential "to disrupt social -- not just academic -- gaps that have long perpetuated opportunity gaps in America".  

COUNSELLOR TALK - CREATIVE RESOURCES FOR COUNSELLORS, EDUCATORS AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
https://www.counsellortalk.com/blog
On this site, launched in 2025, two long-term psychologists and former school counsellors share a legacy of meaningful connections and creative counselling practices with the goal of inspiring a new generation of counsellors and educators. The blog is full of resources. 

CREATE SPACES TO EMPOWER YOUNG READERS AND WRITERS - PDF STUDY GUIDE
Open link
This PDF is a study guide, designed for educators, to help them create spaces to empower students. It's based on a book titled "Classroom Design for Student Agency: Create Spaces to Empower Young Readers and Writers", by Lynsey Burkins and Franki Sibberson. 

CULT OF PEDAGOGY - A PLACE TO FINE TUNE THE ART OF TEACHING
https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/real-history/
This site is full of resources and support for educators with blogs such as this one titled "Where to Find Real History in the Anti-CRT Era".  

CURRIKI - FREE EDUCATION RESOURCES AND CURRICULUM
https://www.curriki.org/
From the web site: "Curriki’s mission is to eliminate the Education Divide – the gap between those who have access to high-quality education and those who do not – in the U.S. and worldwide. It’s online community of educators, learners and committed education experts works together to build and share quality materials that benefit teachers, parents and students globally."

EDUCATION WORLD RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY
https://www.educationworld.com/help/about.shtml
From the web site: "EducationWorld.com, is a resource that includes: * original content, including lesson plans, practical information for educators, information on how to integrate technology in the classroom, and articles written by education experts; * Web site reviews; * employment listings.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATIONAL AND CLASSROOM TEACHING RESOURCES - BLOG
https://www.essentialresourcesblog.com/
From the web site "Essential Resources is an innovative publisher of high-quality classroom and educational resources.  Our publications are created and produced predominately for primary and secondary schools, as well as for early childhood education. They include curriculum-specific, cross-curricular, co-curricular, student workbooks, mentoring and professional development resources." Browse the web site to view catalog of publications. This link points to their blog.

HOW WE'RE DOING KINDERGARTEN ALL WRONG IN THE U.S. AND WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM COUNTRIES DOING IT RIGHT
https://wehavekids.com/education/American-Kindergarten
This 2022 article talks about how to promote children's imagination, imitative and critical thought, starting in kindergarten.  It encourages learning from best practices in other countries. 

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ONLINE - H-NET
https://networks.h-net.org/networks
From the website: "H-Net is an international interdisciplinary organization of scholars and teachers dedicated to developing the enormous potential of the Internet and the World Wide Web.  The H-Net Commons is a robust content management platform that serves as the foundation for what many have called H-Net 2.0. It's home to 180 free online communities (Networks) edited by 300 volunteer field experts with approximately 200,000 subscribers."  Browse the site to learn more. 

INNOVATIVE SCHOOL - THE FOREST SCHOOL AT TRILITH (GA)
https://theforest.school/our-approach
From the website:  "The Forest School at Trilith is a 21st century micro -- school-grades K-12 -- with learner-driven technology, Socratic discussions, hands-on projects, and real-world apprenticeships in an internationally diverse and character-forming community." Browse the website to see all the features of this school -- and its partners. 

LEAP LEARNING SYSTEMS
https://bp0.e64.myftpupload.com/
From the web site:  "LEAP (Language Empowers All People) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to research-driven language and literacy development in low income communities. LEAP’s programs are proven to accelerate self-confidence and fulfillment in children, parents, and educators." LEAP serves youth in low-resource classrooms across Chicago. 

LIFE SKILL EXCELLENCE - THE VIRTUAL ACADEMY
http://lifeskillprograms.com/about-bob-berry-youth-development/
From the web site:  This site offers a variety of "Dynamic Interactive Programs for Young People on Real-World Readiness, Excellence, Motivation, Responsibility, Life Skills, and Leadership."

LIFE SKILLS CURRICULA AND STAFF TRAINING
https://at-riskyouth.org/
From the web site: "ARISE Life Skills lessons engage youth and get the message through. What to watch for after the lessons? A new sense of well-being, engaged, motivated, positive attitudes. Visit the web site to see the extensive library of evidence-based soft skills materials ARISE has developed over the last 30 years to teach these valuable skills to kids of all ages."

MICRO SOCIETY FOCUSES ON STUDENT ENGAGED LEARNING
https://www.microsociety.org/the-microsociety-model/
From the web site:  MicroSociety Institute is a full service professional organization working with schools in some of the Nation’s most at-risk communities." MSI offers a unique a MicroSociety school  model which is offered at schools and non-school locations. Visit the web site to learn more. 

NOODLE TOOLS - SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUAL INQUIRY AND COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH
https://www.noodletools.com/
From the web site: "NoodleTools is a responsive, user-friendly research management platform with baked-in wisdom accumulated over years, and a proven track record across thousands of schools and universities.  NoodleTools gives students a systematic but flexible framework for navigating the tangled web of research. Students develop expert critical-thinking skills, gain confidence, and replace patchwriting and plagiarism with synthesis."

PIVOT LEARNING PARTNERS -BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL
https://www.pivotlearning.org/
From the web site: "Pivot Learning is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to revitalize our public school systems so that all students have the opportunity to succeed in college and career. We partner with education leaders at all levels and provide them with the knowledge, skills and support proven to strengthen educational systems and transform teaching and learning." The Beyond High School project was launched in 2017.

READ RIGHT - AN INNOVATIVE READING SOLUTION
https://www.readright.com/
From the web site: "Read Right is more than a solution for mild to severe reading problems (including dyslexia). It is a revolutionary approach to rapid reading improvement!" Visit the site and learn  how Read Right is revolutionary.

TRANSFORMING EDUCATION WITH TECHNOLOGY - RESOURCE LIST
https://www.controlaltachieve.com/p/resources.html
This is one page on the Control Alt Achieve site hosted by Eric Curts.  It includes a wide range of guides, presentations and other training resources for Google-related topics and other educational topics.

WE MUST EMBED SYSTEMS THINKING IN EDUCATION. HERE'S HOW.  2023 ARTICLE
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/07/systems-thinking-education-future/
This article is hosted on the World Economic Forum website in partnership with Forbes. It describes a collaboration with Trinity College Dublin and the World Economic Forum, using the WEF's Strategic Intelligence platform at a variety of education institutions.  According to the authors "The recommendations from this pilot could help reignite imagination, creativity and innovation in the classroom, making learning more enjoyable and fulfilling for students."

2022 note: Due to Covid19 many of these annual conferences have been moved on-line or delayed for a year. Visit the websites to find most recent information.

ILLINOIS AFTER SCHOOL NETWORK SPRING CONFERENCE – CHICAGO & VIRTUAL
http://www.ianetwork.org/?id=29
From the web site: "The Illinois AfterSchool Network provides support to the afterschool and youth development field through professional development, leadership and networking opportunities.  An annual conference is held in the Chicago region.” Pull down the “professional development” tab to see details of the annual conference and other training opportunities.

BEYOND SCHOOL HOURS CONFERENCE
https://foundationsinc.org/beyond-school-hours-conference/
Beyond School Hours Conference- Hosted by Foundations, Inc., this annual conference helps experts and practitioners identify non-school hour program needs and devise action steps to make them happen.

COLLEGE CHANGES EVERYTHING CONFERENCE - 
https://www.collegechangeseverything.org/events/2024-cce-conference-information.html
From the website: "College Changes Everything is a College Access Movement initiated by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.  We want to tall a story, your story on how college or higher education has or will change your life."

EDUCON IS A CONFERENCE AND A CONVERSATION
http://2019.educon.org/
From the web site; "Educon is an innovation conference where we can come together, both in person and virtually, to discuss the future of schools. Every session will be an opportunity to discuss and debate ideas - from the very practical to the big dreams."

ILLINOIS CONFERENCE ON VOLUNTEER ADMINISTRATION
http://www.icova.info/conference-information.html
Conference on Volunteer Administration offers valuable training and networking opportunities for all programs that engage volunteers in their work.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON VOLUNTEERING AND SERVICE
https://www.pointsoflight.org/points-of-light-conference/
This annual national Points of Light conference brings together leaders of business, philanthropy, government and volunteer programs.  Hosted by the Points of Light Foundation and the Corporation for National and Community Service.

NATIONAL MENTORING SUMMIT
https://www.mentoring.org/national-mentoring-summit/
Every January MENTOR hosts a gathering of mentoring leaders in Washington, DC.

SKOLL WORLD FORUM ON SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
https://skoll.org/skoll-world-forum/
From the website: "The Skoll World Forum seeks to accelerate entrepreneurial solutions to the world’s most pressing problems by uniting social entrepreneurs with essential partners in a collaborative pursuit of learning, leverage, and large-scale social change. Forum delegates represent more than 80 countries and participate in a range of interactive events to openly share, collaborate, innovate, and, ultimately, advance social entrepreneurship."

THE FORUM FOR YOUTH INVESTMENT EVENTS AND WEBINARS- Read by 21 National Meeting
https://forumfyi.org/nationalconference/agenda/
From the website: “We connect leaders to ideas, services and networks that can help them make more intentional decisions that are good for young people, even in the face of limited resources. Before Covid19 an annual conference was held. Watch the site for announcements of future events. Visit the FYI website at https://forumfyi.org/

TUTOR/MENTOR CONNECTION ELEARNING AND NETWORKING
http://www.tutormentorexchange.net/conferences-and-online-forums/88-e-learning-goals
The Tutor/Mentor Connection and the Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC are two parts of the same organization. The goals are the same. Only the tax structure is different. Both seek to bring together all who are organizing conferences and sharing information intended to help build more effective volunteer-based tutoring/mentoring and education-to-careers programs serving inner city youth and youth living in high poverty areas.  This link points to a set of learning and collaboration goals.
This link (http://www.tutormentorconference.org) points to the Tutor/Mentor Leadership and Networking Conference, which was hosted in Chicago every six months from May 1994 to May 2015 by the T/MC and T/MI.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO MENTORING INSTITUTE & CONFERENCE
https://mentor.unm.edu/
The Mentoring Institute at the University of New Mexico provides a variety of services to area mentoring programs, in order to build them up and enhance the culture of mentoring through the university, and the state it serves. Visit the web site to learn about their annual conference.

WORLD CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION WEEK
https://wciw.org/
From the website:  "World Creativity and Innovation Week is a worldwide community dedicated to celebrating all forms of creativity." This event is one that youth and volunteers in schools and non-school tutor/mentor programs might join in.

NOTE: The Prevention Resources section of this library also includes resources that parents should be aware of.

100+ STATISTICS ON CRIME IN US SCHOOLS
https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/us-schools-crime-statistics/
This article has a comprehensive collection of statistics about all types of crime and student behavior in US schools. Each topic is supported by creative visualizations. It concludes with tips to prevent school crime and violence. 

BIRTH2WORK INITIATIVE - DO YOU HAVE A LEADERSHIP PLAN FOR YOUR FAMILY?
https://raisingfamilies.org/
From the web site: "At Birth2Work, our mission is to enable anyone involved in the life of a child to become a more confident leader in preparing children and families for a successful future."

CEREBRAL PALSY AND BULLYING - RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
https://www.cerebralpalsyguidance.com/cerebral-palsy/living/bullying/
This web site provides extensive information about cerebral palsy, and also includes information about bullying, and the annual National Bullying Prevention Month. 

CONSUMER FINANCE - RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/money-as-you-grow/
From the web site: "Children learn from watching you earn, shop, save, and borrow – you’re the top influence on their financial lives. And you don’t need to be a money expert to help them start out strong.

DRUG AND ALCOLHOL ADDITION TREATMENT AND PREVENTION RESOURCES - FROM CRESTVIEW RECOVERY (PORTLAND, OR)
https://www.crestviewrecovery.com/rehab-blog/
This website provides an extensive collection of resources and services for people in the Portland, Oregon area and for those seeking information on-line.  The link I've provided is to the blog on the website.

Chicago Public Schools PARENT UNIVERSITY
https://chicagocityoflearning.org/parentuniversity
The Parent University was launched in Chicago in 2015 with the goal of providing parents and guardians of CPS students with facilities and resources to learn in the same schools attended by their children. 

FAMILY RESOURCES CENTER ON DISABILITIES - RESOURCE LINKS
https://frcd.org/resources/
The Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD) provides "Parents families in the Chicago region with of Children with Disabilities with Information, Training, and Assistance."  This link points to the resources page.

FAMILY-WORKS AND PARENTING WISELY
https://www.familyworksinc.com/
From the web site: "As an introduction, Family Works, Inc’s Parenting Wisely is evidence, research, and skills-based.  It holds the distinction of being the only online parent education course for families that is currently listed on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Registry for Evidence-based Programs and Practices. Our work with family service agencies, probation officers, court appointed special advocates, counselors, therapists among others has shown that PW improves parental communications. This allows parents to utilize the communication skills learned in the program to remain focused on creating successful outcomes which are in the best interest of their child(ren). We offer the curriculum in a variety of formats, as well as different versions for your target population."

MESOTHELIOMA.NET - ON-LINE RESOURCE
https://mesothelioma.net/mesothelioma-children-young-adults/
This site offers extensive resources about Mesothelioma. The link points to a blog article titled "Mesothelioma in  Children and Young Adults."

NATIONAL CHILD TRAUMATIC STRESS NETWORK - RESOURCE CENTER
https://www.nctsn.org/resources
From the web site: "Established by Congress in 2000, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) brings a singular and comprehensive focus to childhood trauma. NCTSN’s collaboration of frontline providers, researchers, and families is committed to raising the standard of care while increasing access to services. Combining knowledge of child development, expertise in the full range of child traumatic experiences, and dedication to evidence-based practices, the NCTSN changes the course of children’s lives by changing the course of their care."

PARENT TOOL KIT FROM NBC
https://www.today.com/parenting-guides
From the web site: "Parent Toolkit is a one-stop resource developed with parents in mind. It’s produced by NBC News Education Nation and supported by Pearson and includes information about almost every aspect of your child’s development, because they're all connected. Healthy, successful children can excel in many areas – in the classroom, on the court, and in their relationships with peers and adults. Our advice also covers important topics for navigating life after high school."

PARTNERSHIP FOR DRUG FREE.ORG - RESOURCES
https://drugfree.org/prevention-and-taking-action-early/
From the web site:  "By bringing together renowned scientists, parent experts and communications professionals, we translate the science of teen drug use and addiction for families. At drugfree.org, parents can find a wealth of information, tools and opportunities to connect with other parents and caregivers who may have a child struggling with addiction."

RESEARCH-BASED RESOURCES ON PARENTING, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND SCHOOL-FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS
https://sel.lab.uic.edu/parent-resources/
From the web site: "The mission of the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and the Social and Emotional Learning Research Group is to help make evidence-based social and emotional learning (SEL) an integral part of education from preschool through high school. Because parents are critical partners in achieving that mission, we are providing resources to help them learn more. We have partnered with parenting and SEL expert Jennifer Miller to develop a thoughtfully curated list of resources that might assist parents in learning more about social and emotional learning in schools or in their own parenting practices with their children. There is also a section specific to supporting school-family partnerships with resources to help parents engage in their children’s school. These particular sites were chosen because they regularly utilize the research literature to ensure that their work is well-informed by science."

RESOURCE FOR PARENTS WITH KIDS WHO HAVE ASD, CFS OR FIBROMYALGIA
https://caring4ourkids.com/
The Caring 4 Kids web site is an extensive resource library for "parents who have children on the Autism Spectrum or who suffer from inflammatory diseases such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia."  Browse the resource page and the Library for relevant links.

SCHOOL COMMUNITY NETWORK - RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
https://www.schoolcommunitynetwork.org/RFP.aspx
From the web site: "The School Community Network (SCN) provides resources, training, and tools to build strong school communities focused on student learning." This page points to a resource page. You need to use the search feature and drop down menu to find categories and links to articles.

SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND BIRTH INJURIES
https://www.childbirthinjuries.com/resources/special-education/
This website has an extensive list of resources for parents of children who need special education programs due to disabilities and/or birth injuries.

STOP BULLYING NOW RESOURCE SITE
https://www.stopbullying.gov/
StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on how kids, teens, young adults, parents, educators and others in the community can prevent or stop bullying.

SUBSTANCE ADDITION PROGRAMS IN WASHINGTON STATE 
https://freebythesea.com/addiction-treatments/
While this site focuses on Washington State the resources about substance addition treatment are valuable and might be a template that other states could duplicate.

TAKING THE BULLY BY THE HORNS - ARTICLES, LESSONS
https://kathynoll.com/
The Taking the Bully By the Horns web site contains articles instructing adults on how to prevent children from becoming victims of violence and abuse on school grounds, along with links to other similar web sites.

TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT CANCER
https://www.mesotheliomahope.com/resources/children/
This article is an extensive resource parents, care givers and mentors can use when talking to their children about cancer.

ANALYZING THE SOCIAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT IN YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAMS
https://www.wilder.org/sites/default/files/imports/SROIMentoringExecSum_4-07.pdf
From the web site: "According to the Mentoring Partnership of Minnesota’s Social Return on Investment Study (SROI), Minnesota can expect a $2.72 return for every dollar spent on effective mentoring programs in the state. The economic returns measure both the achieved reduction in costs of youth treatment programs on an annual basis and the projected increases in lifetime earnings to be attained by helping put at-risk youth on a path toward becoming productive adult citizens."

ASK THESE QUESTIONS BEFORE STARTING A NONPROFIT
https://nonprofit-utopia.lpages.co/questions-you-need-to-ask-before-starting-a-nonprofit/
The NonProfit Utopia website has a FREE workbook that you can download to find questions you and your team should be asking before you start a non profit organization.  View this video from NonProfit Utopia outlining "10 Common Mistakes Nonprofit Founders Make"

ASSOCIATION OF CONSULTANTS TO NON PROFITS (CHICAGO)
https://www.acnconsult.org/
From the web site: "For more than 25 years, ACN has strengthened mission-driven organizations by serving as Chicagoland’s premier society of professional nonprofit consultants. As thought leaders in this focused and ever-changing sector, our members provide organizations with a rich resource of expertise, education and experience." Follow the blog for ideas on leading a non profit organization. 

BOARDNET HELPS NPOS RECRUIT BOARD OF DIRECTORS; BOARD DEVELOPMENT
http://www.boardnetusa.org/public/home.asp
From the web site: "boardnetUSA is a unique website dedicated to the express purpose of connecting nonprofit boards and new leaders. This site is designed to be a common technological platform for a national collaborative network of communities working locally to enhance nonprofit board governance. This growing network of community partners work together on common themes of populating board rooms as well as individually developing services tailored to their local market.

CENTER FOR NON PROFIT LEARNING
http://nonprofit-learn.org/web/site/#/pages/home
From the web site: "The Center for Nonprofit Learning is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide the training, knowledge and resources to help nonprofit organizations succeed. We believe that the most important asset in an organization is its people, and our programs and services are designed with your most important asset in mind."

CHICAGO LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORY
https://ipce.shinyapps.io/cldd/
From the website: “The 97 programs included in the CLDD are active leadership development programs designed for people 18 and over who live or work in Chicago. Each program is based in Chicago, nonprofit, lasts longer than one day, has an open application (if applicable) and is not for credit or licensure. “ Published by the Institute for Policy and Civic Engagement (IPCE) at the University of Illinois Chicago.

COMPREHENSIVE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM GRAPHIC - FROM AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE
http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/documents/Comprehensive-Afterschool_National-12-17-21.pdf
If you're starting a new afterschool tutor/mentor program, or looking for ways to improve, this 2022 graphic from the Afterschool Alliance shows elements you should try to build into the program.

EVALUATING SOCIAL INNOVATION - DEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATION
https://www.fsg.org/publications/evaluating-social-innovation
A new process is needed to evaluate social innovation projects where the path to achieving goals is unclear, little is known about what will work, where, and under what conditions, etc.   Download and read this report to understand the challenges facing social innovators and funders when trying to understand and evaluate impact of innovative projects.

FINGERPRINTING SERVICE FOR VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECKS - CHICAGO
https://www.traceidentitysi.com/
Most youth serving volunteer-based organizations do some sort of background checks and many include fingerprinting.  This organization serves many youth organizations in Chicago. 

GOVERNANCE IS GOVERNANCE. GOOD ADVICE FOR NPOS (PDF)
https://independentsector.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Governance-Is-Governance.pdf
This article, first published in 1987, provides an excellent foundation for CEOs, Board Chairs and Board Members to understand their respective roles in the care and nurturing of a successful and healthy organization. As relevant today as when it was written.

GUIDE FOR ATTRACTING, REWARDING AND RETAINING VOLUNTEERS - 2023 ARTICLE
https://imprint.com/blog/2023/06/07/4141/
This article contains many useful tips for recruiting and retaining volunteers.  

HOW TO FIND A JOB IN A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION - 112 NPO JOBS NEAR ME
https://zety.com/blog/nonprofit-jobs#best
This is a  blog on a job-search web site called Zety.  It's a list of non profit organizations. You can use this to do research on potential employers. 

HOW TO START A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/tools-resources/how-start-nonprofit
This article from The National Council of Nonprofits provides information that anyone can use to launch a new nonprofit organization.  It starts with "doing your research".  

iCOHERE: UNIFIED LEARNING SYSTEM FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
https://www.icohere.com/
I first connected with this organization in 2002.  They have grown since then. From the web site: "Unified Learning brings the many modes of professional development and collaboration into a single delivery platform. That’s the unique thing about iCohere: it is not simply a Learning Management System, it’s a Unified Learning System. Why maintain multiple systems for your online Courses, Conferences, and Communities, when you can have a single unified system?'

LEAP OF REASON AMBASSADORS COMMUNITY
https://www.leapambassadors.org/
From the web site: "The Leap of Reason Ambassadors Community is a private community of nonprofit thought leaders, leader practitioners, progressive funders, policy makers, and instigators who believe “performance matters.”  Our audacious vision is to trigger a mindshift within a vital core of the social sector to accept that mission and performance are inextricably linked."

MANAGING RISK AND LIABILITY IN MENTORING - - PDF
http://www.emt.org/userfiles/RiskManagement.pdf
This pdf is from a 2002 Regional Training Symposium which presented a six-hour comprehensive approach to Risk Management that utilizes curricula based on the book  More Than A Matter of Trust: Managing the Risks of Mentoring , written by the Nonprofit Risk Management Center in Washington, D.C.  Use the Google search tool to find more information on this topic. 

MEASUREMENT TOOL AND BENCHMARKING NETWORK FOR CHARITABLE SECTOR
https://www.trueimpact.com/
From the web site: "True Impact is a web-based measurement tool and benchmarking network for the charitable sector." This link points to the site's resource section.  Donors and nonprofits use True Impact to measure the social impact of their grants, volunteerism, and other philanthropic investments, to demonstrate success and identify opportunities for improvement." 

MENTORING EVALUATION RESOURCES
http://www.mentoringevaluation.com/
From the web site: " ARC bridges the gap between research and practice to help mentoring programs make stronger matches and demonstrate the outcomes they produce. Please email or call to find out what ARC can do for you."

MIKE THE MENTOR - EXECUTIVE AND LEADERSHIP COACHING
https://www.mikethementor.co.uk/
If you need help with  Executive Coaching, to be a better leader;  Leadership Coaching, to build a high-performing team; Team Coaching, to develop your coaching presence, etc. browse this site for training articles and to see how Mike might help you.

MINNESOTA COUNCIL OF NON-PROFITS - RESOURCE LIBRARY
https://www.minnesotanonprofits.org/resources-tools
From the web site: "he Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) was founded in 1987 to meet the increasing information needs of nonprofits and to convene nonprofits to address issues facing the sector. It is the largest state association of nonprofits in the U.S."

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NON PROFITS
https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/
From the web site: "The National Council of Nonprofits (Council of Nonprofits) is a trusted resource and advocate for America’s charitable nonprofits. Through our powerful network of State Associations and 25,000-plus members – the nation’s largest network of nonprofits – we serve as a central coordinator and mobilizer to help nonprofits achieve greater collective impact in local communities across the country. We identify emerging trends, share proven practices, and promote solutions that benefit charitable nonprofits and the communities they serve." 

NATIONAL MENTORING RESOURCE CENTER
https://nationalmentoringresourcecenter.org/
This site provides an extensive set of resources, training materials and webinars that youth mentoring programs can use the Center to strengthen their services.

NONPROFIT UTOPIA - COMMUNITY FOR NONPROFIT LEADERS - LAUNCHED 2018
https://nonprofitutopia.mn.co/
From the web site: "Nonprofit Utopia seeks to provide a high-value networking experience at a reasonable cost. You will have access to what will eventually become a global network of emerging leaders of nonprofits and NGO's that are grappling with similar issues. The answers to your most pressing questions will be just a click away with multiple perspectives and alternatives to consider. You will also be able to get ongoing professional development through the combination of peer-led conversations, training and workshops."

PUTTING DATA TO WORK FOR YOUNG PEOPLE: A FRAMEWORK FOR MEASUREMENT, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT, AND EQUITABLE SYSTEMS
https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/pages/framework-for-measurement-continuous-improvement-and-equitable-systems.aspx
This is a guidebook and tools that non-school programs can use to evaluate and constantly improve the services they offer to youth.  It's part of an extensive library of resources hosted by the Wallace Foundation.

THE BRIDGESPAN GROUP - RESOURCES FOR NON PROFITS
https://www.bridgespan.org/insights/library?searchtext=&searchmode=anyword
The Bridgespan Group has extensive resources on its web site that can be used by non profit managers and board members, as well as donors and volunteers. It says it is "Helping nonprofits and philanthropy achieve breakthrough strategy, leadership and result."

THE GRANTSMANSHIP CENTER (TGCI) - EXTENSIVE RESOURCE
https://www.tgci.com/
From the web site: "Our mission is to help private and public nonprofits make better communities. And we do that by offering training and publications to help organizations plan solid programs, write logical, compelling grant proposals and create earned income opportunities. We succeed when you succeed to help those you care about most."