As part of CALPA's strategic plan, we are working on ways to help Cooperating Associations and other state park nonprofit partners to help themselves. We are currently working on an extensive online Co-op Manual that covers a variety of topics relevant to the operation of a nonprofit organization supporting state parks. Below is a list of main areas and subtopics (gathered from participants at the 2011 CALPA Conference). If you would like to add your suggestions, please click on the link below and you will be redirected to a survey form that allows you to give us input. We value your suggestions and thank you in advance for your participation.
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Nuts and Bolts
Nonprofit paperwork
Insurance/liability
Compliance (DPR, Govt, etc.)
Federal
Form 990 (IRS)
ADA Regulations (and other alphabet soup)
IRS Requirements
State
Statement of Information (Secretary of State)
Registration Renewal Form (Attorney General)
Resale Licensing and Sales Tax (BOE)
DPR
Form 973
Annual Reports
Other
Historic Property Projects / Special Considerations
Fundraising
Capital Campaigns
Collaborative Fund Development
Planned Giving
Steps in setting up an endowment
Opt-out donations from local business transactions (hotels, restaurants - $1/visit)
Provide a model for building relationships with potential donors
Volunteer Programs
Volunteer Training
Co-op vs. VIP Volunteers
Manual for Volunteers
Tips for attracting new volunteers
Retaining volunteers
Membership
Membership Building
Membership Benefits
Membership Retention
What attracts new members?
Attracting diversity
Board Development
Capacity Building
How to recruit new board members
What size should our board be? How many is a good number?
What board member training programs are recommended?
The “Guts” of an effective board manual (what to include)
Board Mentoring for new members – a model for growing effective new board members
Finances and Bookkeeping
Financial Statements
Got Audits?
Staying legal!
Best Practices for small, medium and large organizations
Nuts and Bolts of Finances
What programs to use? (Quickbooks, Peachtree, etc.)
Special Events Planning
Operation Plan
Alcohol Use (ABC Permits, Bottle Sales, Staff Alcohol Server Training)
Resources on “How To”
DPR Forms
Public Relations / Marketing
Social Media
Websites
Newsletters / ENewsletters
Networking with Others
Marketing Communications Plan
PR Plan as part of Marketing Communications Plan
Branding
Interacting with the Media
Partnering
With DPR
With New Partners
Samples of MOUs, Operating Agreements, Concession Contracts
Types of Partnerships (Joint Powers Authorities, Subcontracting, etc.)
Retail
Setting up a Store
Point of Sales (POS) Systems
Interpretive vs. Non-Interpretive Items (examples and approval forms)
Online Sales (Storefronts, Revenue Processing, etc.)
On Site Sales @ interpretive programs of related subject
Concession non-compete clarification
Retail displays as interpretation
Educational Programs
Interpreting Sites, Artifacts, Special Histories and (Interpretive) Plan
Various Learning Styles
All age learning
Fee for Service Programs
Revenue Generating Programs
Training for staff educators/interpreters on how to use new technology and audio/visual equipment
Ethnic Diversity – developing cultural resources into the future
Other (not listed elsewhere)
Conflict Resolution Techniques
Grant Writing
Hiring/Firing Tips/FAQs
Staying positive (how to survive the DPR bureaucracy)
Provide an electronic database of forms, etc. that anyone can download, edit and use
Develop an Online Resource List for more information on all topics
Additional Topic: Ideas on how to connect with the younger generation…..
- Start a youth mentoring group with your local college. Pair 25 college students with kids 7-12, once a week (Sunday afternoon) and go to parks for fun, education and volunteering. This can be done with service-learning and volunteer offices at colleges or through other established groups.
- Put a college-aged person on your board for a year
- Put an “under 30” professional on your board. Check with Chambers of Commerce for young business community leaders.
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