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  • Checklist

    Field Trip Safety Considerations

    November 13, 2024 admin

    Whether your organization’s spending a day at the zoo, taking a trip across thecountry, or flying overseas, planning and preparedness is a priority, and severalsafety…

  • White Paper

    Firearms and the Faithful

    January 2, 2020 Abigail Miller

    Across America, Jewish communities are on heightened alert and are wondering what role armed security should play in their security plans.

  • White Paper

    Private Security

    April 28, 2022 Abigail Miller

    Does hiring a private security firm make Jews safer?

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  • FEMA - Video Tutorial on the NSGP Process

    September 27, 2024 Abigail Miller

    The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is a competitive grant program appropriated annually through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It is intended to help nonprofit organizations increase their physical security posture against acts of terrorism or other extremist attacks. Eligible organizations are registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits or otherwise are organizations as described under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and tax-exempt under section 501(a) of the IRC.

    • Nonprofit Security Grant Program
  • Template

    Facilitator Guide Template

    September 27, 2024 Abigail Miller

    Facilitators play a key role in exercise play as they are responsible for ensuring that participant discussions remain focused on the exercise objectives and making sure all issues are explored as thoroughly as possible within the available time. Effective facilitation is crucial to ensuring the effectiveness of exercise play in developing participants’ skills and knowledge and contributing to their overall experience.

    • Planning and Preparedness
  • Template

    Emergency Operations Plan Template

    September 27, 2024 Abigail Miller

    This document is intended as a resource to assist organizations, facilities and leadership in implementing an “All-Hazards, Whole-Community” approach to addressing both manmade and natural disasters as well as events.

    • Planning and Preparedness
  • Template

    Exercise Evaluation Guide (EEG) Template

    September 27, 2024 Abigail Miller

    The purpose of exercise evaluation is to assess the ability to meet exercise objectives through conducting a Tabletop Exercise (TTX). In conjunction with data collected from the TTX hotwash and TTX participant feedback forms, evaluation of exercises utilizing an Exercise Evaluation Guide (EEG) allows for the development of a formal After-Action Report/Improvement Plan (AAR/IP) which allows for the documentation of strengths, areas for improvement, and corrective actions.

    • Planning and Preparedness
  • Template

    Crisis Management Plan Template

    September 27, 2024 Abigail Miller

    When an incident occurs, it can impact one or more community organizations and requires a coordinated, strategic management effort separate from the tactical management of the incident that will occur at the affected organization(s). To accomplish this, a Crisis Management Plan (CMP) should be developed for the community by the Federation or convening agency. The purpose of the CMP is to outline the local Federation or agency’s approach to a coordinated crisis management effort.

    • Incident Response
    • Planning and Preparedness

  • 4 Steps to Apply for a Nonprofit Security Grant

    September 27, 2024 Abigail Miller

    The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) can provide funding support to nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship, that are at high risk of terrorist attack. This funding can help your organization implement physical security enhancements and activities. Here are four things you can do before the application period opens.

    • Nonprofit Security Grant Program
  • Template

    EHP Screening Form

    September 27, 2024 Abigail Miller
    • Nonprofit Security Grant Program