DBSA Chapter Resources available on the Chapter Management section of DBSA’s website

All of these resources are available FREE to affiliated DBSA chapters.  To discuss affiliating as a DBSA chapter with a member of the staff, contact chapters@DBSAlliance.org, or call (800) 826-3632.

Chapter Management and Growth Tools

• DBSA Chapter Fundamentals
• DBSA Chapter Start-Up Guide
• Chapter Business Cards Example 
• Conflict Management Tool
• Fundraising Letter Tool
• Chapter Incorporation and Tax Exemption
• Finding and Cultivating Volunteers
• Professional Advisor Guidelines
• Requesting a Meeting Site
• Sample Letterhead
• Sample Certificate of Appreciation
• Incorporation Information
• Sample DBSA By-Laws
• Basic Self-help Principles
• Chapter Team Etiquette
• Don't Do All The Work Yourself!
• Educational Program Topics for DBSA Chapters
• Get Out Of A Rut With Brainstorming
• Helpful Hints for Answering Calls and Emails
• Helpful Links for Chapter Leader
• How to Publicize Support Group Meetings
• Information for New Members About Your Group
• Low or No Cost Ways to Easily Advertise a Local DBSA Chapter
• Sample Attendance Sheet - from DBSA Southeastern Wisconsin
• Sample E-mail Auto-reply
• Teen Depression Initiative  - provided by DBSA Colorado Springs 
• 10 Days and 10 Ways to Raise $100
• Volunteers - A Dozen Things They Can Do For DBSA
• DBSA Inclusiveness Guide
• Starting a Family and Friends Support Group
• Understanding DBSA Chapter Quality
• DBSA Chapter Advocacy Guide
• DBSA Advocacy and Public Policy Information

DBSA Support Group Facilitation

• DBSA Support Group Facilitation Guide
• Peer-Based, Self-Help Article
• Support Group Guidelines (to cut and hand out)
• Discussion Group Guidelines Article
• Facilitator Report - provided by DBSA Ohio
• Facilitator Orientation #1 PowerPoint (From 2004 CLF)
• Facilitator Orientation #2 PowerPoint (From 2004 CLF)
• Handout from Facilitator Orientation #3 (From 2004 CLF)
• Facilitator Challenges (Role Playing Scenarios) (From 2004 CLF)
• Sample Support Group Meeting Guidelines and Ground Rules
• Facilitating For Success (Tips)
• Sample Support Group Survey Form – provided by DBSA Aurora
• Facilitator Orientation Chat Session Transcript #1 – from January 2005
• Facilitator Orientation Chat Session Transcript #2 – from February 2005

Free DBSA Brochures/Publications for Your Chapter

News Releases & Samples

• News Releases for Your Chapter
• Press Releases Guidelines and Samples
• Instructions for using the holiday release
• Holiday News Release
• Mental Health Awareness Month Release (May 2004)

DBSA Chapter Name Change Toolkit
Everything you need to know to promote the name change to “DBSA”

DBSA Chapter Networking

• Share your chapter’s knowledge and receive some in return
• Resource Chapters Initiative
• Find other Chapters in Your Area
• Chapter Leader Message Board

Chapter Leadership Forum (CLF) Materials

2004 Chapter Leadership Forum Materials
Event Agenda

2004 Sample Education Materials

• Effective Communication=Less Conflict
• Chapter Dreams
• Chapter Dreams (PowerPoint)
• Planning and Event from Idea to Evaluation (PowerPoint)
• Getting and Keeping New Chapter Participants (PowerPoint)
• Strategic Planning (PowerPoint)
• Framework for a Basic Nonprofit Strategic Plan
• Volunteer Empowerment Checklist
• Action Sheet

2004 Facilitator Orientation

• Facilitator Orientation #1 PowerPoint
• Facilitator Orientation #2 PowerPoint
• Handout from Facilitator Orientation #3
• Facilitator Challenges (Role Playing Scenarios)

2004 CLF Case Study Competition

• Case Study   
• Winning Response

2003 Chapter Leadership Forum Materials

2003 Sample Education Session Materials 

• Educational Topics from A - Z   
• Sources For Resources   
• Fundraising: Its Really Not Just About Money   
• Catapult You Fundraising With an Advisory Council   
• How to Lose Donors Like Crazy   

2003 Facilitator Orientation

• Facilitator Orientation Tool  
• Approaches to Respond to Crisis   
• Building On Your Current Facilitator Skills

2003 CLF Case Study Competition

• Case Study 
• Winning Response

DBSA Chapter Related Publications

FYI Newsletter:  DBSA's Quarterly Newsletter for Chapter Leaders

• May '04
• Sept '04
• Dec '04
• Feb '05

Chapter Highlights:  Highlights from Outreach, DBSA's quarterly newsletter

• Winter 2004-2005 Chapter Highlights
• Winter 2003-2004 Chapter Highlights
• Fall 2003 Chapter Highlights
• Summer 2003 Chapter Highlights
• Spring 2003 Chapter Highlights
• Winter 2002-2003 Chapter Highlights
• Fall 2002 Chapter Highlights

Recent DBSA Chapter Mailings

• September ‘04
• December '04
• February '05

Links for Chapter Leaders

Chapter Leader Message Board

Professional Advisor Message Board

DBSA Resource Chapters

Enter the 2005 Nationwide Case Study Competition

 AND MORE!