- 15:32, 26 February 2014 diff hist +2,848 N Publications Created page with ";[http://www.pbrookes.com/ Brookes Publishing Co.] :Collection of books that are resources on disabilities, education, and child development. :PO Box 10624 :Baltimore, MD 212..."
- 15:32, 26 February 2014 diff hist +3,053 N Resources for Nonprofits Created page with ";[http://www.alderconsulting.com/resources.html/ Alder Consulting] :"Technology on a Shoestring" series of resource articles for nonprofits. :488 14th Street :Brooklyn, NY 11..."
- 15:31, 26 February 2014 diff hist +2,788 N Conference Call Services Created page with "Often times organizations have individuals all across the country that need to stay in contact. While many times email can be used, sometimes you need to talk with one another..."
- 15:29, 26 February 2014 diff hist +1,893 N Sibling Support Created page with ";[http://www.nichcy.org/familiesandcommunity/pages/siblingissues.aspx/ National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities] :Resources and stories to help siblings of..."
- 15:29, 26 February 2014 diff hist +10 Charity Rating Listings current
- 15:29, 26 February 2014 diff hist +3,431 N State Registration Created page with "== Charitable State Registration == [http://www.nasconet.org/agencies National Association of State Charity Officials] The majority of states require registration of organiz..."
- 15:28, 26 February 2014 diff hist +3,140 N Travel Created page with ";[http://www.aa.com/i18n/AAdvantage/partners/charities/milesToKids.jsp/ AAdvantage: Miles for Kids in Need] :This program from American Airlines provides air transportation fo..." current
- 15:27, 26 February 2014 diff hist +2,879 N Individual Speaker Recommendations Created page with "As organizations and institutions begin planning for workshops and conferences, good speakers are always a necessary requirement! Please add in your suggestions for speakers b..." current
- 15:26, 26 February 2014 diff hist +1,916 N Charity Rating Listings Created page with "As a nonprofit organization, there are many different opportunities to have your organization rated by such groupss as The BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Charity Navigator, Standar..."
- 15:25, 26 February 2014 diff hist +15,117 N Building a Website Created page with "Websites can be an excellent way to reach a wide audience quickly. They have the potential to provide much needed quality information about conditions to individuals who are r..."
- 15:24, 26 February 2014 diff hist +2,830 N Becoming the Organization You Imagine Created page with "For a small organization, development can be a very daunting topic, probably because of all the baggage that money carries with it, sometimes, as individuals founding a new ..." current
- 15:22, 26 February 2014 diff hist +2,877 N Working with a Lawyer Created page with "Your organization should establish some kind of relationship with a lawyer from early on. A lawyer can help you review documents, ensure that you have the appropriate documen..."
- 15:21, 26 February 2014 diff hist +6,051 N Working Remotely Created page with "Many advocacy organizations start as a like-minded group of individuals who are willing to volunteer large amounts of time and effort to improve the situation of those affecte..."
- 15:11, 26 February 2014 diff hist +2,156 N Volunteers Created page with "You will draw your volunteers from your members and from the community at large. Your volunteer pool may include affected individuals and their families as well as people who..."
- 15:09, 26 February 2014 diff hist +614 N Tax and Finance Created page with "In this section, we'll talk about Tax and Finance for advocacy organizations. *Setting up Useful Systems *Financial and Summary Statement *State-Specific Issues *..."
- 15:09, 26 February 2014 diff hist 0 Staff →Job Postings
- 15:09, 26 February 2014 diff hist +3,645 N Staff Created page with "In the beginning, staff is often voluntary. But as the organization grows, the day to day needs grow as well. ==Bringing on Senior Management== *Media:A_New_Seat_at_the..."
- 15:07, 26 February 2014 diff hist +15,819 N Your Organization's Name Is Important Created page with "It may seem that this should not even warrant discussion. You can call your organization whatever you like, right? Yes and no. A name has strategic implications. Just as w..."
- 15:07, 26 February 2014 diff hist +994 N NAC Best Practices Created page with "NAC purpose: to provide advice and recommendations to project steering committees. *Invite NAC members. **If before grant submission, get Letter of Support from potential NAC..." current
- 15:06, 26 February 2014 diff hist +3,739 N International Offices Created page with "Due to the nature of several genetic disorders, even small to medium sized organizations may find it necessary to operate on the international level. Legal and logistical proc..."
- 15:03, 26 February 2014 diff hist +2,212 N Insurance and Policies Created page with "When starting an organization, there are many policies to craft and organizational decisions to be made such as what types of insurance to carry. On this page, you will find a..."
- 15:01, 26 February 2014 diff hist -74 Finding a Lawyer
- 14:59, 26 February 2014 diff hist +3,330 N Finding a Lawyer Created page with "Finding a pro-bono lawyer is not too difficult. It is often best to begin by asking for such assistance in your networks: church, temple, schools, neighborhood, etc. If you h..."
- 14:58, 26 February 2014 diff hist +4,348 N Ensuring Cultural Competence Created page with "As our population becomes more diverse, it is vital that individuals, organizations, communities, and healthcare providers understand the needs and ways of other cultures. =..."
- 14:58, 26 February 2014 diff hist +2,751 N Developing a Governance Board Created page with "==How Will You Motivate Them?== There are many reasons why individuals might choose to make a difference by supporting your organization and helping to guide it. Some of the..."
- 14:57, 26 February 2014 diff hist +4,942 N Bylaws and Articles Created page with "==Bylaws== Bylaws set out your mission and purpose and describe clear process for making policy decisions. They also prevent harm to your group, by providing a legal framewor..."
- 14:57, 26 February 2014 diff hist +7,420 N Advisory Boards Created page with "Each advocacy organization should have professionals providing some guidance to the organization on various matters. Genetic Alliance offers these guidelines for professiona..."
- 14:57, 26 February 2014 diff hist +3,483 N Developing the Organization That Can Achieve Your Goals Created page with "== Introduction == Every organization has its own culture and resulting style. Effective organizations can have different structures and perform many distinct functions. So..." current
- 14:56, 26 February 2014 diff hist +4,582 N Considering Starting a Support Group for a Condition that Already Has One? Created page with "When I am contacted by somebody who is interested in starting a disease association, I try to give them some ideas to ponder before they get started. In particular, I suggest ..." current
- 14:56, 26 February 2014 diff hist +2,011 N Compare Goals and Resources, with the Characteristics of the Condition Created page with "In this section we will examine the match between your goals and your resources. Often organizations capitalize on their readily available resources, and sometimes do not pur..." current
- 14:56, 26 February 2014 diff hist +1,426 N Characterize Resources Created page with "Organizations have many resources available to them, often within their own membership. In considering the following categories, consider nontraditional methods for obtaining..." current
- 14:55, 26 February 2014 diff hist +4,930 N Characterize Condition Created page with "Don't neglect the impact of the characteristics of the condition. Advocacy organizations often try to emulate what has been successful for another organization, especially in..." current
- 14:55, 26 February 2014 diff hist +5,465 N Determine Goals Created page with "What do you want to do, learn, and share? This can be as profound as saving your child from chronic illness, disability or death or as crucial as revitalizing your organizati..." current
- 14:54, 26 February 2014 diff hist +2,109 N Genetic Alliance Created page with "==About Us== Genetic Alliance is the world’s leading nonprofit health advocacy organization committed to transforming health through genetics and promoting an environment of..." current
- 14:54, 26 February 2014 diff hist +6,564 N The Kitchen Table Is a Good Place to Start: Klinefelter Syndrome and Associates Created page with "When our son was diagnosed with Klinefelter syndrome in 1988 we went to see a genetic counselor. Perhaps she was naive in assessing our family resources and ability to un..." current
- 14:51, 26 February 2014 diff hist +6,988 N History of Advocacy Organizations and Genetic Alliance Created page with "== Brief History of Self-Help Organizations == Voluntary genetic associations are rooted in the history of self-help organizations, going back to the mid-1800s. Structured se..." current
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- 14:48, 26 February 2014 diff hist +2,509 N How to post a file on WikiAdvocacy Created page with "==Deciding Where to Post== Files and images can add a wealth of content to the wiki, but like any information, it's important to consider where it should be placed within the..." current
- 14:47, 26 February 2014 diff hist +2,139 N How to: Create a New Wiki Page Created page with "FIRST, make sure you are logged in to the wiki site!!! You will not be able to create a new page otherwise. If you do not already have a wiki account, creating one is free a..." current
- 14:46, 26 February 2014 diff hist +735 N Help:Contents Created page with "*Start Using WikiAdvocacy *Overview of WikiAdvocacy *Creating New Pages *Basic Formatting *Cool Tips *Editing Practice ==See Also (External Links)== ..." current
- 14:42, 26 February 2014 diff hist -631 WikiAdvocacy:Community Portal current
- 14:42, 26 February 2014 diff hist +1,045 N WikiAdvocacy:Community Portal Created page with "'''Community Portal''' is a place where you can post questions, suggestions, to do lists, and anything else you think is needed to enhance WikiAdvcacy. Everyone is encouraged..."
- 14:41, 26 February 2014 diff hist +1,571 N How to Get Started Created page with "==Editing WikiAdvocacy is Easy!== Editing WikiAdvocacy is very easy! Simply click the edit tab at the top of the page, type something in, and hit the “Save page” button a..." current
- 14:41, 26 February 2014 diff hist +2,926 N WikiAdvocacy:About Created page with " '''WikiAdvocacy''' is a communal resource for aiding advocacy. WikiAdvocacy was initially created by Genetic Alliance, and grows in value through the contributions of c..." current
- 14:40, 26 February 2014 diff hist +1,981 N How to Use This Guide Created page with " This guide is a resource for a range of organizations, from the very small kitchen-table group (or maybe just a thought in the mind of a parent) to an established organizatio..." current
- 14:39, 26 February 2014 diff hist +6,524 N Why Go There? Created page with "Do you really want to found, maintain, or work for an advocacy organization? If you are using this guide, then your answer to this question is obviously yes. But we pose the..."
- 20:26, 25 February 2014 diff hist +3,169 N The Power of Advocacy Organizations Created page with "Genetic advocacy organizations enlist the voices and engage the hearts of individuals and families who yearn for solutions, relief, services, treatments, and comfort. They ar..." current
- 20:25, 25 February 2014 diff hist +3,033 N Defining Our Terms Created page with "The field of advocacy has changed over the years. There are some practical applications of these changes, and the changes themselves have been challenging in some cases. Jus..."
- 20:24, 25 February 2014 diff hist +8,287 Main Page
