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RESOURCES

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www.dav.org

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GoogleA surprising amount of DAV content can be found using a simple Google search. This also improves DAV search rankings.

www.google.com

SearchMostly for articles, on the top right hand side of the website, you can search DAV for created content.

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The vast majority of resources DAV leaders need to execute our mission are located in the members-only section of DAV.org

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To access, visit DAV.org and log in using your member number.

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The members section has been reorganized.

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Contact Connie at [email protected] or for resource questions, comments or feedback.

Members Section

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Once logged in, most of what member leaders need is readily available.

Member AdvantagesExclusive deals and opportunities. Most popular place in the section.

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Quick LinksCreated in close collaboration with member leaders, this section will continue to be available.

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Member LeadersResources available in alphabetical order to help chapter and department leaders carry out the mission.

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Member Orientation

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Helps provide incoming veterans with the “lay of the land” at DAV.

Member Leaders Resource Page

New Member Information

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AFR Cheat SheetSubject of a recent seminar, helps entities with Annual Financial Report requirements.

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Annual Financial Report KitMore in depth guidance on financial reporting.

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CertificatesEasy way to recognize volunteers and even companies who support the mission.

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Chapter Officer GuideParticularly useful for new officers, but good guidance to prepare all to lead.

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Chapter Print and Supply OrderingEnsures consistent use of DAV’s brand.

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Forget-Me-Not Day (Horizontal)Forget-Me-Not-Day (Vertical)

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Free artwork that can be customized to promote local fundraising efforts.


IRS Reinstatement Information

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Membership Card – AuxiliaryMembership Card – DAV

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Easy to fill out and print cards to show active membership.


Guide to Reports

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Assistance on how you can navigate the membership system and its many resources.


Constitution & Bylaws

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The document that determines DAV’s policies, procedures and governance.


2019 Convention InformationWhere you can go for information about convention and resources presented during the event.

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facebook.com/DAV

twitter.com/davhq

youtube.com/disabledamericanveterans

instagram.com/daveterans/

flickr.com/photos/thedav/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/davhq

https://www.pinterest.com/DAVeterans/

Social Networks

Tools and resources to help you spread the word.

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Publicity

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Logos/BrandingGet logo use guidance, promise to comply with standards and download logo files.

Publicity

Identity Presentation

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Customizable for chapters, a new DAV presentation that can be used as is or as a template for speaking opportunities.

Publicity

Identity Video

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Recently updated and downloadable, can be used to educate members, the public and donors about the organization.

Publicity

Podcast

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Connect and share DAV content in a new format.

Publicity

Pulse Survey

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Great information to use in conversations, newsletters and for speeches.

Publicity

DAVThankAVet.org

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A program that encourages people to recognize a veteran, past or present, in their life by helping them create a custom, animated digital card. Promoted usually around Veterans Day.

Publicity

Press Room

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A location primarily for the media, but a good source of information for those who interact with the press.

Publicity

PSA Toolkit

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Guidance on how you can fill billboards and airtime in your community with DAV messages.

Publicity

DAVPSA.org

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An easy URL to remember to pitch public service announcements to station managers. You can download and use the PSAs too.

Publicity

Publicity Guide

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Advice on engaging the media and templates for creating press releases.

Publicity

Videos

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Links to the public-facing DAV videos page. Nearly all videos are available also on DAV’s YouTube channel.

Publicity

Service OfficerInformation for benefits advocates.

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Service Officer

NSO Locator

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Easy to find here or from homepage, helps veterans contact national service offices. Most popular feature on dav.org.Also accessible from benefitsquestions.org

Service Officer

Service Officer Guide

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Nuts and bolts resource to the claims process and general DAV information for benefits advocates.

Service Officer

Contact Brief

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Helps collect necessary information.

Service Officer

Voluntary ServicesTools to orient and facilitate leaders about volunteerism.

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Volunteer Driver Recruiting Toolkit

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Resource with information on how media outreach and other recruiting contributes to the transportation network.

Voluntary Services

VolunteerForVeterans.org

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A link to DAV’s crowd-sourcing platform for volunteerism.

Voluntary Services

LegislationTools, resources and reports for Benefit Protection Team Leaders and interested advocates.

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Independent Budget

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DAV and partners’ recommendations for VA’s budget.

Legislation

Election Year Dos & Don’tsDAV is a nonpartisan organization. This clarifies national policies on proper interaction as DAV representatives during election years.

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Legislation

Resolutions (Legislative Program)

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Your guide to DAV’s stance on everything.

Legislation

BPT Leader Toolkit

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Resources to help DAV’s top legislative advocates advance our mission with lawmakers.

Legislation

BPT Leader Presentation

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Legislation

Capitol Hill & Community Videos

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A direct link to videos related to legislative efforts. Also available as a list on YouTube.

Legislation

Setting The Record Straight Videos

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Another series of videos created to support legislative advocacy. Available also on YouTube.

Legislation

DAVCAN.org Commander’s Action NetworkEmpowers individuals to take legislative action on behalf of DAV and keeps leaders informed on items of interest.

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Legislation

Women Veterans: The Journey Ahead

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DAV’s most recent report on the needs of women warriors. You can share the link, download or print.

Legislation

Women Veterans: The Long Journey Home

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DAV’s groundbreaking report highlighting recommendations to better serve women veterans.

Legislation

FundraisingInformation on vehicle donations, Drive 4 UR Community events and other.

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Vehicle Donation Toolkit

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Information on the program that results in shared support at the local and state-level.

Fundraising

Just B Kids Toolkit

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Support the children of military and veteran families through DAV.

Fundraising

Drive 4 Ur CommunityToolkit to help leaders collaborate with Ford to raise funds through a test drive initiative.

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Fundraising

Employment

Resources to help veterans seeking jobs and employers.

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Hiring GuideGreat resource to provide local companies to promote hiring veterans.

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Employment

Job Fairs

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Career fair schedule.

Employment

Toolkits/GuidesA comprehensive list of guides and resources produced for DAV member leaders.

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WebinarsVideos covering topics of interest to members.

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2018-2019 Year in Review

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Videos

DAVStore.orgGet the gear and supplies you need.

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All (Alpha order)Alphabetical listing of all members only resources.

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DAV Annual Report

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Available in the members section, website or through a quick Google search of “DAV Annual Report,” this resource can prepare you to communicate on DAV’s transparent fiscal management.

Social Networks

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facebook.com/DAV

twitter.com/davhq

youtube.com/disabledamericanveterans

instagram.com/daveterans/

flickr.com/photos/thedav/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/davhq

https://www.pinterest.com/DAVeterans/

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