Managing a Literacy Program

Build & Manage a Literacy Program

• Planning an Adult Literacy Program – U of Kansas Community Tool Box
• ProLiteracy Education Network – Free online courses and resources
• Program Management – LINCS Resource Collections
• TechSoup – Free resources for nonprofits plus opportunities to purchase low-cost software and hardware.

Development / Fundraising Resources

• DonorPath
• Forefront – for Illinois nonprofits
• Foundation Center
• GuideStar
• Lumity – Chicago
• Public Good
• Zealous Good

Manage Volunteers

• Energize Inc.
• ProLiteracy resources on volunteer management
• Service Leader

Recruit Volunteers – Chicago

• Chicago Cares
• Craigslist
• Idealist
• OneGoodDeedChicago
• VolunteerMatch

Retaining Students – Services to Help Learners

• Adult Learner Persistence – New England Literacy Resource Center (NELRC)
• Getting Ahead: An Adult Student’s Guide to Public Benefits in Illinois
• Managing Stress to Improve Learning – NELRC

IL State Resources

• Illinois Community College Board
• IL Secretary of State/IL State Library – Literacy Page
• How to Start an Adult Volunteer Literacy Program – IL Secretary of State