Lessons from the Field Many states are adopting free community college programs to support their growing population of adult learners. The Improving Economic Mobility for Adult Learners Initiative (IEMAL) provides an illustration of how colleges…
This report recommends a comprehensive set of federal policies to modernize and scale apprenticeships, meeting the needs of today’s workers and the demands of today’s economy. The U.S. labor market is at a crossroads. Unemployment…
This resource provides an overview of braided funding as a financial management strategy to ensure the sustainability of community-based organizations. Resources Here’s a list of resources and guides that provide further details about braided funding…
This JFF tool assists organizations in addressing the challenges of managing public fund spend-down by offering mitigation strategies, including effective budgeting, cash flow management, and regulatory compliance. < Return to HRTF Sustainability Toolkit Overview Grant…
This JFF resource will guide nonprofit workforce organizations in assessing the capacity and skills needed for effective financial management of their grants. < Return to HRTF Sustainability Toolkit Overview This JFF resource offers guidance on…
A fee-for-service model offers nonprofits a way to secure unrestricted funds by charging directly for specific services. It involves assessing costs, setting prices, marketing offerings, and aligning with market needs. < Return to HRTF Sustainability…
This tool provides guidance for nonprofit workforce development organizations on how they can initiate outreach and keep up communications with potential funders. < Return to HRTF Sustainability Toolkit Overview This resource from Jobs for the…
A Guide for Community-Based Organizations This guide provides actionable tips and resources to initiate a discussion and potential partnership with your local workforce development board. It was developed within the context of California’s public workforce…
Building on the High Road Training Fund, JFF sharpened its insight into community based organizations’ needs and developed a toolkit to strengthen organizational sustainability. How to use this toolkit ↓ Securing Funds Managing Funds…