United Way’s Management Assistance Program (MAP) offers an array of services to non-profits. These include an organizational self-assessment with a MAP consultant, customized consultation, board and staff retreats, and a variety of workshops and seminars. For 2001, the scheduled workshops so far are How To Be a Nonprofit (January 17), Collaboration (January 25), Baby Steps of Fundraising (January 31, February 7), Volunteer Management (March 1-2), and Funders Forum (March 27).

A group may apply to become a MAP Partner, which brings a variety of benefits. Enrollment fee is $100, which can be applied to the various services (prices between $50 and $250). An applicant for Partner must have obtained 501©(3) IRS tax-exempt status at least one year prior to application. Houston Peace and Justice Center has that status, and can be the vehicle through which its member groups get MAP services.

For more information about MAP services, call 713.685.2787, or e-mail map@uwtgc.org