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Nonprofit Virtual Library

This web site focuses on nonprofit directories and other web sites (over 100 in all) providing advice or information about running nonprofits. For a directory of organizations providing assistance to nonprofit managers, see Nonprofit Resource Guide.

Databases

Catalog of Nonprofit Literature
Chronicle of Philanthropy Internet Resources
Chronicle of Philanthropy Non-Profit Handbook
GuideStar 990 Nonprofit Search Engine
IRS List of Tax-Exempt Organizations
Nonprofit Literature Blog
NOZA 990-PF Search Engine
Philanthropic Studies Index (PSI)
Philanthropy Resources Online (PRO)
PubHub: A Repository of Foundation-Sponsored Reports
Thompson & Thompson National Nonprofit Registry

Additional Resources

Source Links With Annotations

7 Essential Tips for Starting a Nonprofit
http://nonprofit.about.com/od/gettingstarted/tp/tipsstartup.htm
The number of new nonprofits has proliferated in recent years. Unfortunately, not everyone who starts a nonprofit has thought out his or her enterprise. Don't make the mistake of just jumping into the nonprofit arena. Think hard before starting your nonprofit. Article by Joanne Fritz, About.Com.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

About.Com Guide to Nonprofitable Charitable Organizations
http://nonprofit.about.com/
A compilation of web resources on nonprofits, fundraising, and related issues by Stan Hutton. Current categories include:

Find Jobs in the Nonprofit Sector

Information About Starting a Nonprofit

Fundraising Help and Information

Fundraising on the Web

Help with Grant Proposals

Information about Foundations

Information about Boards of Directors

Search for Nonprofit Organizations

Online Donation Sites

Evaluating Charities

Links to Government Resources

International Nonprofit Links

Legal Resources

Listservs and Discussion Groups

Nonprofit Education and Training

Nonprofit Management Information

Nonprofit News Sources

Management Consultants for NPOs

Organizations Serving Nonprofits

Planned Giving

Public Relations

Software for Nonprofits

Technical Computer Support for NPOs

Venture Philanthropy

Information About Nonprofit Accounting

Information for Volunteers

World Humanitarian Relief Organizations
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Ahern Communications, Ink.
http://www.aherncomm.com
Free how-to newsletter by one of North America's recognized authorities on effective nonprofit communications, Tom Ahern. Samples of fundraising materials (case statements, solicitation letters) he has written for organizations like yours. Check out Tom's Love Thy Reader workshop handout in the PDF Archive under Miscellaneous.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Are You Ready for Enterprise?
http://www.nhi.org/online/issues/124/fundraising.html
Ten questions to ask yourself before starting a nonprofit venture. Article by Andy Robinson, Shelterforce Online, # 124, July/August 2002.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Are You Ready to Evaluate Your Program?
http://web.archive.org/web/20030222034917/
http://www.innonet.org/resources/ready_eval.cfm
Answer these nine questions before you begin your evaluation. This document will help you better understand what you want to measure and accomplish through your evaluation. Courtesy of InnoNet.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Benton Foundation's Best Practices Toolkit
Also called Strategic Communications In the Digital Age
http://web.archive.org/web/20021126163517/
http://www.benton.org/Practice/Toolkit/
Tools to help nonprofits make effective use of communications and information technologies.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Board Structures Should Reflect the Organization, Not Textbook Models
http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/research/rbod7.html
An online article by Michael Burns appearing in the July 16, 1997 issue of Canadian Fundraiser, sponsored by Charity Village.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Build Your Board from the the Bottom Up
http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/research/rbod6.html
An online article by Michael Burns appearing in the July 2, 1997 issue of Canadian Fundraiser, available from Charity Village.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Business Planning (for nonprofits or for-profits)
http://www.managementhelp.org/plan_dec/bus_plan/bus_plan.htm
Advice and examples from the Free Management Library.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Catalog of Nonprofit Literature
http://cnl.foundationcenter.org/search.html
A searchable database covering the literature of philanthropy. It incorporates the unique contents of the Foundation Center's five libraries and contains more than 24,900 full bibliographic citations, of which more than 17,000 have descriptive abstracts. Updated daily. Items covered deal with everything from the theory and philosophy of philanthropy, biographies of philanthropists, administration and management of nonprofits, and materials issued by foundations or nonprofit organizations.
Periodicals Covered.
For a discussion of the latest trends in published works about philanthropy, consult a new spinoff called the Nonprofit Literature Blog.
The Catalog was formerly known as Literature of the Nonprofit Sector (LNPS).
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Changing Our World, Inc.
http://www.changingourworld.com/
Changing Our World Inc. is the publisher of the CW Network, a leading online resource for non-profit and philanthropy professionals. CW publishes some of the largest and best-read e-mail newsletters in the sector. A few are available free, including : Observations in Philanthropy, Inside Corporate Philanthropy, and The Internet Fundraiser.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Charity Lobbying in the Public Interest
http://www.clpi.org/
Offers advice on how to lobby and explains the federal laws that govern lobbying and voter-education activities by charities. It also features six essays by charity leaders and volunteers on why they think lobbying is an important way for charities to fulfill their missions. Additional contents include:

IRS Letter Alleviates Charities' Concern About Lobbying

About Charity Lobbying in the Public Interest

Charity Lobbying: Its the Right Thing to Do

Getting Started

Lobby Legally! A step-by-step guide for following federal law governing charity lobbying.

Educate Voters and Candidates

What's New in Charity Lobbying and Voter Education

Charity Lobbying in the Public Interest Advisory Committee Members and Staff

Training and Workshops on Lobbying and Advocacy

Links to Other Organizations Working to Help Charities Participate in Democracy
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Charity.notcom
http://www.fund-online.com/musings/notcom.html
Watch out for tempting offers by dotcoms. Advice from Adam Corson-Finnerty of the Online Fundraising Resources Center.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Charity Village's International Directories and Resources for Nonprofits
http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/ires/ires1.asp
Resources currently provided for : Canada, United Nations, Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the United States.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Checklist of Nonprofit Organizational Indicators
http://www.mapnp.org/library/org_eval/uw_list.htm
The following checklist is a resource developed by staff and volunteers of the United Way of Minneapolis Area for internal use by nonprofit organizations. Management can use the checklist to identify their organization's administrative strengths and weaknesses. United Way staff and community volunteers intend this too to strengthen their administrative capabilities. It is believed that widespread use of the checklist ultimately results in a more effective and efficient nonprofit community. The checklist is not intended to be used as a tool for external evaluation, or by grantmakers in making funding decisions. This tool will be used to assist nonprofit organizations to gain a better understanding of their management needs and/or make improvements to management operations. Prepared by Carter McNamara, PhD, February 23, 1998.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Chronicle of Philanthropy Internet Resources
http://philanthropy.com/
An ever-expanding collection of web links, sorted into four major categories: Gifts and Grants, Fund Raising, Managing Non-Profit Groups, and Technology. Also provides access to:

Consultants Guide: Information from companies that specialize in advising nonprofit groups.

Direct-Marketing Guide: Information from companies that provide direct-marketing services to charities.

Continuing Education Guide: Information from organizations that offer continuing education to nonprofit professionals.

Technology Guide: Information from technology companies that serve nonprofit organizations.

Fund-Raising Guide: Information from companies that provide fund-raising services to nonprofit groups.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Chronicle of Philanthropy Non-Profit Handbook
http://philanthropy.com/handbook
The Non-Profit Handbook is the Chronicle of Philanthropy's guide to the most-useful resources for charity managers and fund raisers. A searchable data base of more than 1,100 items -- including books, periodicals, World-Wide Web sites, e-mail discussion groups, videotapes, and audiotapes -- that is available exclusively to Chronicle subscribers. The data base offers numerous links directly to many sources of information, along with an easy way to buy materials listed in it from on-line bookstores. To access this database, request assistance at the MSU Libraries Main Library Reference desk or contact the Funding Center Supervisor.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Communication the Key to Building an Effective Board
http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/research/rbod3.html
An online article by Maeve O'Byrne appearing in the July 17, 1996 issue of Canadian FundRaiser, sponsored by Charity Village.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Craigslist Foundation Nonprofit Boot Camp Online
http://www.craigslistfoundation.org/index.php?page=Nonprofit_Boot_Camp_Online
Nonprofit Boot Camp Online offers you free access to presentations, handouts, podcasts, and session notes from Nonprofit Boot Camp. All podcasts are listed by Boot Camp below, or by browing through various categories such as: Keynotes, Big Ideas, Board Governance, Board of Directors, Fundraising, Generations, Legal & Accounting, Lobbying & Advocacy, Lunch Discussion Forums, Marketing, Nonprofit Basics, Social Entrepreneurship, and Technology.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Crain’s Detroit Business : Nonprofit News
http://www.crainsdetroit.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=nonprofit
Features news stories compiled by Crain's about nonprofits and philanthropy targeted to a Michigan audience of nonprofit managers, foundation executives, business leaders, and philanthropists.
(Last checked 05/10/06)

DMOZ Open Directory's Nonprofit Resources Links
http://dmoz.org/Society/Organizations/Nonprofit_Resources/
With the motto "humans do it better", this organization is relying on humans to pick out outstanding resources on the web.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Donating Used Computers
http://web.archive.org/web/20011004152523/ http://www.cof.org/foundationnews/1100/computers.htm
In addition to exploring the pros and cons of donating computers, provides a list of organizations that accept computers for refurbishing for nonprofits. Article by Martin B. Schneiderman, Foundation News and Commentary, Nov./Dec. 2000. Courtesy of the Internet Archive.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

E-Advocacy for Nonprofits:
The Law of Lobbying and Election-Related Activity on the Net
http://web.archive.org/web/20021111180451/
http://www.afj.org/eadvocacy/index.htm
Explains how the current laws regarding advocacy by nonprofits pertains to the Internet, and how organizations can be active in these areas but still stay within the law. Elizabeth Kingsley. Washington, D.C. : Alliance for Justice, 2000. 69pp. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Establishing a Nonprofit Organization : Foundation Center Tutorial
http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/tutorials/establish/
This tutorial describes 12 tasks you will need to accomplish as part of the process of establishing a nonprofit organization.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Establishing a Nonprofit Organization: Foundation Center FAQs
http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/faqs/section_4a.html
A collection of Foundation Center FAQs with answers.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Establishing a Presence: Local Nonprofits Online
http://www.uwm.edu/People/mbarndt/npdev.htm
A review of various ways nonprofits are using to build coalitions and get their message across.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Fifteen Tips for Charities Working with Paid Solicitors
http://web.archive.org/web/20021220062210/
http://www.state.nh.us/nhdoj/CHARITABLE/guidebook.html#Fifteen
Online advice from the New Hampshire Attorney General Charitable Trust Division. Also listed as 15 tips.... Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Filling out the IRS Forms for Nonprofit Status
http://www.cpcwnc.org/Toolbox/irsforms.html
Guide by by Paul Castelloe, Center for Participatory Change.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Foundation Center FAQs
http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/faqs/
Provides questions and answers on the following topics: the Foundation Center, Funding Research, Individual Grantseekers, Nonprofit Organizations, and Corporate Philanthropy.
(Last checked 03/16/06)

Free Management Library for For-Profit and Nonprofit Organizations
http://www.mapnp.org/library/index.html
http://www.managementhelp.org/topics.htm
The Nonprofit Manager's library has increased almost ten fold. Developed by Carter McNamara, PhD, and hosted by the Management Assistant Program for Nonprofits, this online library offers tools and resources for topics such as career development, legal information, program management, public and media relations, starting an organization, training basics, and many more. The second link provides an index of topics covered.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Getting on the Web
Part One: http://web.archive.org/web/20010302094541/ http://www.guidestar.com/npo/nparticles/article004.html
Part Two: http://web.archive.org/web/20010306081803/ http://www.guidestar.com/npo/nparticles/article004a.html
Part One provides advice on "Why Your Nonprofit Should Get on the Web" and Part Two on "So How Does a Nonprofit Get on the Web? Courtesy of the Internet Archive.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Gill Foundation Nonprofit Training and Assistance
http://www.gillfoundation.org/tata_resources/
Although the Gill Foundation was founded to support organizations serving bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgendered individuals, it provides a wide variety of fundraising and administrative materials which would be useful to any nonprofit organization. Be sure to follow the links to more materials to find some of the Gill Foundation training workbooks.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Guide to Getting Good Media Coverage
http://www.mnaonline.org/pdf/MediaGuide3.pdf
This guide by the Michigan Nonprofit Association is designed for nonprofit leaders, each section gives the key information needed to get media coverage of nonprofit issues, projects and other activities. For those who are new to media work the guide provides the basics for getting started. For those who are more media savvy the guide serves as a checklist for ongoing media campaigns.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

GuideStar : Donors' Guide to Charities and Nonprofits
http://www.guidestar.org/
Donors and philanthropists can now more easily compare and monitor organizations to which they may contribute, while nonprofit organizations can perhaps spend less of their resources on fundraising. These are the goals of Philanthropic Research, Inc's GuideStar, a clearinghouse of information on more than 600,000 charities and nonprofit organizations. GuideStar hosts a searchable database, a newsletter, employment and volunteer opportunity listings, and valuable articles in addition to lists of links for both donors and nonprofit organizations. Database information includes brief descriptions of the charities/nonprofits and their programs, funding sources, geographic location(s), and income/asset statements. GuideStar derives its information from 990 tax submissions to the IRS as well as directly from the nonprofit organizations themselves. For more information, contact Kim Reardon, kreardon@seva.net; (804) 229-4631. [Also listed under Charities; Nonprofit Resource Guide]
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Help4Nonprofits Nonprofit Library
http://www.help4nonprofits.com/H4NP.htm
Practical advice from Hildy Gottlieb, Help 4 Nonprofits : Community-Driven Institute, features articles on board governance and mechanics, fundraising, marketing, personnel, startup and program development, and more.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Helping.Org
http://www.helping.org/
The AOL Foundation, in partnership with several nonprofit organizations (including the Benton Foundation), launched Helping.org in the fall of 1999. Helping.org (http://www.helping.org) is a "one-stop helping" center that makes it easy for consumers to volunteer and contribute to charities, and for nonprofits to find the tools and resources they need to serve their communities. Through Helping.org, nonprofits can receive donations online, find volunteers, learn about the digital divide, and about how to use the Internet to effectively serve their communities. See the section entitled, Resources for Nonprofits for a comprehensive list of technology resources for nonprofits, including technology grants and free Internet tools. Contains link to Guidestar 990 Database.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Helping.Org Fundraising on the Internet
http://www.helping.org/nonprofit/fundraising.adp
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Hiring an Executive Director?
web link
Congratulations. You're embarking on one of the most exciting and daunting activities of a nonprofit organization. Whether you're hiring your first executive director or your eighth executive director, our resources are intended to assist you through this challenging transition. Courtesy of the Gill Foundation.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

History of Nonprofit Boards in the United States
http://www.boardsource.org/dl.asp?document_id=11
Part of the BoardSource E-Book Series, Peter Dobkin Hall transcends the history of the nonprofit board to answer “Why Do Boards Exist?” The 30-page E-Book discusses various eras throughout US history and the boards needed during that particular time and why.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Holding the Center : America's Nonprofit Sector at a Crossroads
http://web.archive.org/web/20021218104028/
http://www.ncf.org/reports/special/rpt_hc/rpt_hc_contents.html
A report by Lester M. Salamon sponsored by the Nathan Cummings Foundation. Reviews the new challenges facing nonprofits today and how they might be addressed. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

How Do I Establish a Nonprofit Organization?
http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/faqs/html/starting_nonprofit.html
A frequently asked question (with answers) from the Foundation Center. Contains a short list of web links and a short bibliography to additional resources addressing this issue.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

How Do I Start A Nonprofit (In Michigan)?
http://www.mnaonline.org/pdf/GettingStartedSummary.pdf
Advice from the Michigan Nonprofit Association.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

How Donors Can Keep a Lid on Charity Costs
http://philanthropy.com/premium/articles/v12/i01/01005101.htm
Online article from October 21, 1999 issue of Chronicle of Philanthropy. The Chronicle of Philanthropy requires an ID and Password. MSU faculty and students can gain access in Main Library Reference; a paper copy of the Chronicle of Philanthropy is also available in the Funding Center.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

How To Assess Non-Profit Accountability and Performance
http://web.archive.org/web/20070418192931/http://www.newtithing.org/content/evaluating.html
Which non-profits merit your investment? Posing the following questions to development officers at several prospective charities each year can: (1) Strengthen your evaluative skills; (2) Help you decide where to invest your donations; (3) Provide new insight into furthering your causes; and (4) Encourage non-profit accountability. Advice from New Tithing Group.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Idealist.org
http://www.idealist.org/
Over the last ten years, Idealist has connected millions of people with thousands of organizations around the world. Now we are going a step further by building a global network of people who want to work together to change their communities and the world, online and face-to-face. Right now, 36,030 of us are involved in this project, and we invite you to make it 36,030+1.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Idealist.org Fundraising Tools for Nonprofits
http://www.idealist.org/faq/491-72
Categories include: Starting a nonprofit organization; Recruiting and Managing Volunteers and Interns; Nonprofit Management Resources; Fundraising; Technology for Nonprofits; Nonprofit Support Organizations; Nonprofit News Sites; and Nonprofit FAQ.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

IKNOW : Interactive Knowledge for Nonprofits Worldwide
http://www.iknow.org
IKNOW is a free source of information on the web, expressly designed to give the nonprofit community information it can use. Unlike using a major search engine, the careful selection and organization of content on IKNOW is designed to save time usually spent weeding through tens and hundreds of pages that are not exactly what you were looking for. The editors of IKNOW seek out, identify, and organize only the best available information of concern to the nonprofit community into a dozen major categories: business services, education, fringe benefits, fundraising, governance, human resources, legal issues, legislation, marketing and media, strategic planning and volunteerism. The site has recently added a new category of information on state requirements for charitable solicitations. [Also listed under Nonprofit Resource Directory.]
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Innovation Network (InnoNet): Helping Agencies Succeed
http://www.innonet.org/
InnoNet, a six-year-old nonprofit offering free online tools that other nonprofits can use to create and assess their own programs, has added budgeting and fundraising plans to its self-help toolkit. Founded in 1993, InnoNet initially helped grass-roots service agencies identify the best practices in their field of interest. Based on that work, one year later the group began helping nonprofits evaluate their own programs. While InnoNet generates significant revenue through consulting fees, its self-management tools are available free at its recently expanded website. At InnoNet's site, visitors will find a "workstation" they can use to create their own plans for programs, including how to structure them and put them into place, as well as plans for evaluating those programs. InnoNet then reviews those plans for free. The site also features a "repair center" that visitors can use for quick answers on topics ranging from how to collect data to how to revamp old survey forms! For more information, call 202/728-0727.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Internet Resources for Nonprofit Organizations
http://www.infotoday.com/searcher/feb04/cameron.shtml
Article from InfoToday.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Internet Resources for Nonprofit Organizations
http://www.actiondonation.org/articles/internet-resources-for-non-profits.html
Another compilation of resources by Action Donation Services, which seeks donations of cars and boats to fund charity work around the country.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Internet Resources for Nonprofit Organizations, A-K
http://www.library.wisc.edu/libraries/Memorial/grants/nprsrce1.htm
Internet Resources for Nonprofit Organizations, L-Z
http://www.library.wisc.edu/libraries/Memorial/grants/nprsrce2.htm
An excellent compilation of web resources by Elizabeth Breed at the University of Wisconsin Madison Grants Information Center (another Foundation Center Cooperating Collection).
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Internet Resources for Nonprofits
http://web.archive.org/web/20080116134552/http://www.uticapubliclibrary.org/non-profit/directory.html
An extensive compilation of web resources sponsored by the utica Public Library (NY): A Foundation Center Cooperating Collection. Recommended sites are sorted into the following categories: Boards & Trustee Resources; Children, Youth, and Families; Computers and Information Technology; Disability-Related Sites; Donor and Prospect Research; Education Resources; Fundraising/Resource Development; General Nonprofit Resources and Information; Government; Grants and Grant Writing; Helpful Resources and Tools; Jobs/Nonprofit Sector Employment; Management and Leadership; Organizations and Associations; Outcome Measuremnt, Program Evaluation, and Assessment; Periodicals and Publications; Planned Giving; Portals/Directories of Nonprofit Links; Public Policy and Current Issues; Scholarships and Individual Grants; Social Entrepreneurship/Venture Philanthropy; and Volunteerism.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

IRS Launches Private-Foundations Tool
http://www.irs.gov/charities/charitable/article/0,,id=127912,00.html
The IRS has released a new web-based tool to help private foundations navigate federal tax rules throughout their various stages of development. Called "The Life Cycle of a Private Foundation," the tool was launched in October and provides information pertaining to five stages of a foundation's growth. The lifecycle information starts with creating an organization and filing for tax-exempt status, then moves to filing requirements and ongoing compliance and finishes with information for closing down organizations. Specific issues addressed include obtaining a employer identification number, protecting a group's charitable status and meeting disclosure requirements.
(Last checked 11/14/05)

IRS List of Tax Exempt Organizations
http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=96136,00.html
The IRS has mounted a search engine on its web site to allow donors and others to search electronically to find out whether a charity or a foundation is considered by the government to be a legitimate non-profit organization. By filling in a simple form, you can search through a list of nearly 500,000 nonprofit groups to find a specific organization or to locate all groups in a particular city or state. Information will be updated quarterly. Similar information is available in the Cumulative List of Organizations described in Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenune Code of 1986. The books are also referred to as Publication 78. [Also listed under Charities]
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Is This Anyway to Run a (Board Meeting)
http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/research/rbod5.html
An online article by Brian Lechem appearing in the January 15, 1997 issue of Canadian Fundraiser, sponsored by Charity Village.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Job Compensation
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/jobscomp.htm
Includes list of books available in the MSU Libraries as well as web links to AFP Compensation and Benefits Survey, How Should Nonprofit Fundraisers Be Paid, JobStar Central Nonprofit Salary Resources, Nonprofit Executive's Compensation, Nonprofit Times Salary Survey 2001, and Setting Nonprofit Salaries.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Job Information
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/jobscomp.htm
Looking for job information? Try out this web page which lists both web sites and books.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Labyrinth Inc.
http://www.labyrinthinc.com/index.asp
If you are going to solicit funds you will likely have to register in each state in which you intend to solicit funds. This useful site directs you to the registration contacts for each state. This web site also contains a list of the public disclosure statements which must appear on all solicitation materials. Plus it has a link to may web sites of interest to nonprofit organizations.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Making Meetings Work in Your Nonprofit Organization
http://www.wmich.edu/nonprofit/Bulletin/bulletin1.htm
Tips from Melissa K. Hancox, Western Michigan University.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Michael Stein's Online Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations Blog
Also called Web Sites for Fundraising
http://michaelstein.typepad.com/
Since the creation of the World Wide Web in the late 1990s, organizations of all shapes and sizes have struggled with a few constant questions: Is our Web site as effective as it can possibly be? Is it helping us meet our goals for information dissemination and community engagement? More recently, online fundraising has become a part of organizations’ development strategy, and this has added some complexity to the Web equation. Now people are also asking: How do we raise money with our Web site? Is the structure and content of our Web site effective in encouraging potential donors to give gifts online? Advice from Michael Stein, California consultant.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Michigan Public Policy Handbook:
A Lobbying Guide for 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
http://www.mnaonline.org/pdf/PublicPolicyHandbookTEXT.pdf
A handbook written by Erin Skene for the Michigan Public Policy Initiative, a program of the Michigan Nonprofit Association in collaboration with the Council of Michigan Foundations. Launched in 1997, this statewide initiative seeks to make available to state policy-makers the creativity, commitment, and problem-solving skills of Michigan's nonprofit community regarding critical social issues.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

More Boards Requiring Members to Give or Get
http://www.nptimes.com/Apr00/aprfro8.html
According to a recent survey by the National Center for Nonprofit Boards, approximately half of the responding organizations require board members to contribute to the agency and/or solicit others to do so. The example of Girls, Inc. is given, whereby board members are expected to give, or find, a minimum annual gift of $10,000 to $15,000.Clint Carpenter, NonProfit Times, vol. 14 April 2000, pages 1, 10, 16.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

National Directory of Nonprofit Organizations (NDN)
Available for sale from the Taft Group (800 877-TAFT)
Lists more than 260,000 nonprofit organizations in the U.S. with reported incomes at or above $25,000. Volume 1 (Parts 1 and 2) includes 187,306 organizations with incomes at or over $100,000. Volume 2 of the set includes 74,225 organizations with reported annual incomes between $25,000 and $99,999. Entries are arranged alphabetically by name of the nonprofit organization. Each entry provides organization name; organization mailing address and when available telephone number; IRS Filing Status; Employer Identification Number; Charitable Deduction eligibility; reported annual income; and activity code. Activity and geographic indexes provide easier access to the information. Located in the Main Library Reference Funding Center under the call number AS29.5 .T344 [Note this a description of a book, not a web site.]

National Directory of Service/Product Providers
http://www.snpo.org/directory/directory.pdf
The nonprofit sector is served by a host of leading companies offering a wide range of products and services of use to the board members, paid staff, and volunteers of nonprofit organizations. The following are featured in the most recent issue of the "National Directory of Service/Product Providers," as published in the Society's Nonprofit World journal. Courtesy of the Society for Nonprofit Organizations.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Nonprofit Advisory Boards
http://nonprofit.about.com/business/nonprofit/library/weekly/aa072899.htm
An active and effective advisory board can be a true asset to an organization but creating and maintaining such a board takes time and work. An online article by Stan Hutton, editor of the About.Com Guide to Nonprofit Organizations.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Nonprofit Almanac in Brief: Facts and Figures of the Independent Sector, 2001
http://www.independentsector.org/PDFs/inbrief.pdf
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Nonprofit Expert . Com's Starting a Nonprofit Web Page
http://www.nonprofitexpert.com/starting_a_nonprofit.htm
Contains links to a number of sites offering advice.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Nonprofit Genie
http://www.genie.org/
This web page provides numerous web links to sources of information about board development, consultants, entrepreneurism, insurance, financial management, fundraising, strategic planning, volunteer management, and the Year 2000. Check out the Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Section. New features include hot topics, cool sites, and links to the Board Cafe.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Nonprofit Fundraising and Accounting Software
http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/faqs/html/software.html
A collection of resources compiled by the Foundation Center.
(Last checked 09/04/09)

Nonprofit Good Practice Guide
http://www.npgoodpractice.org
Made possible by a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, this web site is a project of the Philanthropic and Nonprofit Knowledge Management Initiative at the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership at Grand Valley State University. The Nonprofit Good Practice Guide captures and organizes good practices to assist nonprofits and foundations in improving their efficiency and effectiveness. The free online Guide provides nearly 7,000 tips and resources organized within ten topic areas including Accountability and Evaluation, Advocacy, Communications and Marketing, Foundations and Grantmaking, Fundraising and Financial Sustainability, Governance, Management and Leadership, Staff Development and Organizational Capacity, Technology, and Volunteer Management. "Training Essentials" within each topic area offers a framework for capacity building and staff training.
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Non-Profit Handbook, see Chronicle of Philanthropy Non-Profit Handbook

Nonprofit Information Center
http://www.independentsector.org/Nonprofit_Information_Center/information_center.html
Facts on the Size and Scope of the Nonprofit Sector and the Giving and Volunteering that Support It. Courtesy of the Independent Sector.
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Nonprofit Internships Search Engine
http://www.idealist.org/
Select from menu. Provides a search engine allowing one to restrict search by location, skills, or areas of interest. Sponsored by Action Without Borders (formerly called the Contact Center Network).
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Nonprofit Law Resource Library
http://www.hurwitassociates.com
Hurwit & Associates announces a new website which includes the Nonprofit Law Resource Library. The library includes topics on pertinent nonprofit and foundation legal issues including: nonprofit governance; mergers; risk management; charitable contributions; executive compensation; lobbying and advocacy; and taxes.
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Nonprofit Listservs and Discussion Groups
http://nonprofit.miningco.com/msublst.htm
Itching to talk about nonprofit organizations, fundraising, volunteers? Source: Stan Hutton, About.Com (formerly Mining Company) Guide to Nonprofit Charitable Organizations.
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Nonprofit Lobbying Guide (2nd Edition)
http://web.archive.org/web/20060502034955/
http://clpi.org/toc.html
This is your all in one book about lobbying. A must read for organizations that are both getting started lobbying and engaging in public policy advocacy and the premier reference source on how-to lobby, the major laws and includes wonderful stories from nonprofit leaders about why they lobby for their causes. By Bob Smucker.
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Nonprofit Management Education
http://tltc.shu.edu/npo/
Profiles more than 180 colleges and universities that offer instruction in non-profit management and fund raising and provides contact information and course titles for each institution. Separate lists break out the institutions by state, region, and type of course -- education, undergraduate, or graduate. Created by Seaton Hall professors Roseanne M. Mirabella and Naomi B. Wish.
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Nonprofit Management Education : Where the Programs Are
http://www.genie.org/op_whocares01a.htm
A compilation by Nonprofit Genie. Also check out a related article about nonprofit professionals who are enrolling in new university nonprofit management programs in record numbers.
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Nonprofit Matrix
http://www.nonprofitmatrix.com/
Guide to ASPs and Portals for the nonprofit sector.
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Nonprofit Resource Center
http://not-for-profit.org/index.html
A one-stop Directory for Internet Resources of interest and value to Nonprofit organizations. This site is designed for managers, board members and volunteers of nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, as well as people who are considering forming a nonprofit organization. Provided as a service of Nonprofit Incorporators, a law firm whose sole business is low-cost incorporations of nonprofit.
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The NonProfit Times : The Leading Publication for Nonprofit Management
http://www.nptimes.com/
A monthly trade journal by the Davis Information Group, Inc. focusing on current events and issues affecting the nonprofit industry. The online version offers selected articles from current and back issues, a directory of service providers and consultants in the nonprofit area, and links to other nonprofit sites on the web. Sample paper copies are available for examination in the Social Sciences/Humanities Reference Foundation Collection. A one-year subscription -- twelve issues -- costs $59. The NonProfit Times is also distributed free of charge in the U.S. only to qualified non-profit executives. To find out if you qualify, send an e-mail to nptimes@haven.ios.com or call 201-734-1700. [Also listed under Current Awareness Tools]
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Nonprofit Times Resource Directory
http://www.nptimes.com/main/directory.html
A collection of links provided by the publishers of Nonprofit Times.
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Nonprofit World Article Index
http://www.snpo.org/publications/articles.php
The Society For Nonprofit Organizations began publishing Nonprofit World in 1983. This web page sorts the articles into the following categories: accounting, boards, communications, computers, enterprise, ethics, finance, fundraising, future trends, global thinking, law and taxation, management, personnel, planning, profiles in excellence, public relations/marketing, relevant reviews, volunteers, case files. MSU faculty, staff, and students can access articles from Nonprofit World via the MSU Library Home Page, Electronic Resources, Electronic Journals Page.
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North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
http://www.ncnonprofits.org/
Check out the extensive set of resources and FAQs.
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NOZA 990-PF Search Engine
http://www.noza990pf.com/
In collaboration with the Internal Revenue Service, GrantSmart developed a powerful tool for researching private foundation returns. NOZA has now taken over the search engine.
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OMB Watch Nonprofit News
News and Analysis on Issues Affecting Nonprofits
http://www.ombwatch.org/npadv/
OMB Watch was created when the Reagan Office of Management and Budget proposed a rule, first hatched by the Heritage Foundation, that would have "defunded the left," and in the process, a substantial segment of the nonprofit community generally. Since then OMB Watch has been a leader in the fight against proposals that would limit nonprofit advocacy rights. OMB Watch now co-chairs the Let America Speak Coalition along with Independent Sector and Alliance for Justice to fight such proposals. OMB Watch's involvement in nonprofit issues, however, is no longer limited to nonprofit advocacy. OMB Watch also works to increase nonprofit access to the latest communications technology, including the Internet. Nonprofit America is the latest initiative OMB Watch is engaged in to further this goal.
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Online Compendium of Federal and State Regulations for U.S. Nonprofit Organizations
http://www.muridae.com/nporegulation/main.html
This Web site provides a central resource for nonprofit organization (NPO) administrators, regulators and the interested public to find information about the laws and regulations controlling NPOs in the U.S. The site has three major sections: a set of informational pages about various general topics, a section of pages each dedicated to an individual jurisdiction (e.g. states) that describe the regulations of those jurisdictions, and a section devoted to current issues in NPO regulation and the efforts being made to minimize the regulatory burden that NPOs face. This Web site is very new and many parts still exist only in outline form. Compiled by Eric Mercer.
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Open Directory's Nonprofit Resources Links
http://dmoz.org/Society/Organizations/Nonprofit_Resources/
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Perennial Question of Clean and Dirty Money
http://web.archive.org/web/20020611081147/http://www.grassrootsfundraising.org/titles/feature19_2b.html
A corporation has offered us a large grant for operating expenses, but several people in our group have problems with this corporation because of the way they treat their workers (badly). On the other hand, we need the money and not many places give you money for operating expenses. What shall we do? Advice from Kim Klein, Grassroots Fundraising Journal, April 2000, Volume 19, Number 2.
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Philanthropic Studies Index
http://cheever.ulib.iupui.edu/psipublicsearch/
The Philanthropic Studies Index (PSI), which indexes the growing body of articles written on topics and issues concerning the nonprofit sector, is compiled and produced by the Joseph and Matthew Payton Philanthropic Studies Library staff. PSI is published to serve as a resource for helping people study philanthropy.
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Philanthropy Resources Online (PRO)
http://indiamond6.ulib.iupui.edu/PRO/
PRO is a digital library of primary and secondary sources that supports teaching and learning about philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. Although providing access to the content of materials is our primary goal, the project also serves to preserve the ideas contained in rapidly deteriorating texts. The PRO collection is made up of images of the pages in the books, journals, and pamphlets. What you see is a scanned image of the actual pages of the original volume. Optical Character Recognition (OCR) has been performed on the images to enhance searching and accessing the texts. Compiled and produced by the Joseph and Matthew Payton Philanthropic Studies Library, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.
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Philanthropy.Org
http://www.philanthropy.org/
Philanthropy.org is your source for information on the world of philanthropy: what is happening, who is making it happen, and where the action is. Sponsored by the City University of New York, Center for the Study of Philanthropy.
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PubHub: A Repository of Foundation-Sponsored Reports
http://foundationcenter.org/gainknowledge/pubhub/
PubHub provides annotated links to electronic versions of reports, white papers, or issue briefs created by or with foundation resources. PubHub's initial focus is arts-related publications. Soon, we will be adding links to additional reports that cover the full spectrum of philanthropic activity in the United States. PubHub can be searched by keyword or browsed by publication year or organization name.
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Public Confidence in Michigan Nonprofit Organizations
http://ippsr.msu.edu/Publications/bp9730.pdf
A SOSS Briefing Paper, November 1997, by Mark I. Wilson and Neal R. Hegarty of the Nonprofit Michigan Project. Describes how Michigan residents view the overall performance of Michigan nonprofits.
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Public Perceptions of Nonprofit Organizations in Michigan
http://ippsr.msu.edu/Publications/bp9728.pdf
A SOSS Briefing Paper by Mark I. Wilson and Neal R. Hegarty. Identifies how Michigan residents perceive nonprofit organizations and analyzes differences in view among different population groups.
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Public Support of the Nonprofit Community in Michigan
http://ippsr.msu.edu/Publications/bp9729.pdf
A SOSS Briefing Paper by Mark I. Wilson and Neal R. Hegarty of the Nonprofit Michigan Project at Michigan State University.
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Questions to Ask a Nonprofit Before Investing In It
http://web.archive.org/web/20000823071515/http://www.newtithing.org/content/evaluating.html
Nine questions to ask when determining non-profit value and performance, compiled by NewTithing Group.
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Reference Guide for Starting a Nonprofit
http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/guides/nonprofit.html
If you are considering establishing a nonprofit organization, the Foundation Center has identified a number of useful resources. The following is a list of resources that discuss how to incorporate as a nonprofit organization. Some technical assistance organizations provide assistance in starting a nonprofit organization. Check with your local bar association or the Alliance for Nonprofit Management.
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Resolving the FundRaising Board-Staff Conflict
http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/research/rbod1.html
An online article by Allyson Hewitt appearing in the August 15, 1995 issue of Canadian FundRaiser, sponsored by Charity Village.
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Setting the Record Straight on Michigan's Nonprofit Community
http://www.mnaonline/pdf/book3_final.pdf
This first-of-its-kind publication succinctly defines Michigan's nonprofit sector and its impact on the financial, political and social issues in the state. The book aims to dispel misconceptions about nonprofits and explore the challenges nonprofits face in evolving economic and political landscapes. Contains information such as where most nonprofit funding comes from and the role nonprofits play in areas such as the environment, arts, entertainment, and recreation.
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Should Your Organization Use Social Networking Sites?
Signs that a social networking site might work — or not work — for you
http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/internet/page7935.cfm
Who is likely to get the most value out of social networking sites? To answer this question, Idealware spoke to a number of nonprofit technologists working with social networking tools. We searched beyond the success stories to discover tales of only middling success, or even of disappointment. What resulted were two sets of guidelines: first, how to know if social networking isn't right for you and second, some of the ways that social networking might benefit your organization. Posted by Brett Bonfield in TechSoup, January 8, 2008.
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Starting a Nonprofit Organization
http://www.mapnp.org/library/strt_org/strt_np/strt_np.htm
This topic in the Library provides comprehensive advice and materials for anyone who is considering starting a nonprofit organization. The reader can use the free information in this Library topic, along with other Library topics that are referenced later on below. In addition, the reader can utilize a range of publications that provide highly practical, step-by-step guidelines and materials about all of the most important activities in starting and managing a nonprofit. The publications include the following and are applicable in the USA and Canada. Courtesy of Carter McNamara, Management Assistance Program for Nonprofits, 1999.
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Starting a Nonprofit Organization
http://www.boardsource.org/dl.asp?document_id=17
Compliments of Board Source.
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Starting a Non-Profit Organization : A Resource List
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/znpbib.htm
Identifies organizations and book resources that can assist in starting a nonprofit organization.
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Stop Micro-Managing
http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/research/rbod2.html
An online article by Brian Lechem providing advice to board members appearing in the July 3, 1996 issue of Canadian FundRaiser, sponsored by Charity Village.
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Strategic Planning in Smaller Nonprofit Organizations: A Practical Guide for the Process
http://www.wmich.edu/nonprofit/Guide/guide7.htm
This short guide is designed to help board members and the staff of smaller nonprofit organizations develop strategic plans that can help them strengthen and sustain their organization's achievements. Jan W. Lyddon, Western Michigan University. April 1999.
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Strategic Solutions
http://www.lapiana.org/
A five-year, foundation-funded initiative dedicated to achieving a major and lasting positive impact on the nonprofit sector’s perception, understanding and use of strategic restructuring, thereby increasing the capacity of organizations to advance their missions. A collaborative effort of The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, The James Irvine Foundation, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and La Piana Associates, a management consulting firm specializing in the issues faced by nonprofit organizations in today’s challenging and ever-changing world.
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TechSoup.org
http://www.techsoup.org/
TechSoup Learning Center
Designed as a one-stop portal for nonprofit technical assistance needs - software, hardware, humanware, technology planning, and technology recommendations, TechSoup.org, a project powered by ComuMentor, began in May 2000. TechSoup.org offers resources and advice to nonprofit professionals so that they can become proficient, effective, and efficient users of technology. Also offers a free subscription to "By The Cup", TechSoup.org's electronic newsletter delivered via email once each month. "By The Cup" offers: links to nonprofit technology news; stories about technology in action at NPOs; a feature article from one of their specialists; quick answers to pressing questions; and links to recommended resources. Visit the TechSoup.org portal and subscribe online to "By The Cup."
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Thompson & Thompson
National Nonprofit Registry
http://www.t-tlaw.com/tnrsearch.htm
Lists over 660,000 nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, including foundations. Provides basic address information.
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The Top Five Myths Regarding Nonprofits
http://www.livejournal.com/users/_greenlights_/1721.html#cutid1

Myth #1 -- Nonprofits Cannot Make a Profit

Myth #2 -- Nonprofits Are Small in Number and Size

Myth #3 -- Nonprofits Deal With Charity

Myth #4 -- Gifts Account for Most Nonprofit Revenue

Myth #5 -- Most Gifts Come from Corporations and Foundations

Adapted from commentary by Kathleen S. Kelly, Ph.D.
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TransitionGuides.com
http://www.transitionguides.com
A change in executive leadership is one of the most important, challenging and powerful opportunities a nonprofit organization will face. On average, more than one in 10 executive director jobs turns over each year. That number is projected to climb by 15 percent or more as baby boomers retire. TransitionGuides is a website developed by seasoned consultants, management support organizations and others who specialize in working with nonprofit organizations. Supported by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the site includes a helpful overview of executive transitions for boards and nonprofit leaders, plus resources. You can ask questions and receive targeted information through the "Need Help Now" section.
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United States Nonprofit Sector 2001
http://www.ncna.org/_uploads/documents/live//us.nonprofit.sector.report.pdf
The National Council for Nonprofit Associations released The United States Nonprofit Sector 2001, during its Annual Conference in June in Washington, DC. The report, produced in collaboration with the Urban Institute's National Center for Charitable Statistics, aims “to build awareness about the vital role nonprofits play and to educate policymakers, the media, and the public about charitable activities in the U.S.”
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University of Wisconsin Extension
Learner Resource Center
Nonprofit Management Educational Resources
http://www.uwex.edu/li/learner/sites.htm
A compilation of resources by the University of Wisconsin Extension, Learning Institute for Nonprofit Organizations. Categories include:

Board Development/Governance

Foundation Information

Fund-raising & Grant Writing

Getting Your Nonprofit Noticed On the Internet

Giving/Philanthropy

How To Start a Nonprofit Organization

Marketing

Nonprofit Employment

Outcome Measurement

Strategic Planning/Program Planning

Publications (Electronic & Print)

Social Entrepreneurship/Nonprofit Enterprise

State & Federal Government

Strategic Alliances

Volunteer Resources/Service Learning Centers

Other Nonprofit Links & Resources
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USA.gov for Businesses & Nonprofits
http://www.usa.gov/Business/Business_Gateway.shtml
Provides a convenient directory of services and resources provided by the federal government.
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Volunteer Board Members Have Legal Liabilities
http://www.charityvillage.com/cv/research/rbod4.html
An online article by Brian Lechem appearing in the July 17, 1996 issue of Canadian FundRaiser, sponsored by Charity Village.
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W. K. Kellogg Foundation Evaluation Handbook
http://www.wkkf.org/Pubs/Tools/Evaluation/Pub770.pdf
This handbook provides a framework for thinking about evaluation as a relevant and useful program tool. It was written primarily for project directors who have direct responsibility for the ongoing evaluation of W. K. Kellogg Foundation-funded projects.
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W. K. Kellogg Foundation Logic Model Development Guide
http://www.wkkf.org/Pubs/Tools/Evaluation/Pub3669.pdf
Nonprofits today are being pressed to demonstrate the effectiveness of their program activities by initiating and completing outcome-oriented evaluation of projects. This guide was developed to provide practical assistance to nonprofits engaged in this process. In the pages of this guide, we hope to give staff of nonprofits and community members alike sufficient orientation to the underlying principles of "logic modeling" to use this tool to enhance their program planning, implementation, and dissemination activities.
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What It Takes to Be A Good Nonprofit Director
http://portland.bizjournals.com/portland/stories/1997/12/29/editorial3.html
Some sound advice from the Portland, Oregon Business Journal.
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Where Can I Find Information on Nonprofit Boards
http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/faqs/html/nonprofit_boards.html
A frequently asked question (with answers) from the Foundation Center.
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Where Can I Find Information On Starting a Foundation?
http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/faqs/html/start_foundation.html
A frequently asked question (with answers) from the Foundation Center.
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Working With a Consultant or Technical Assistance Provider: A Resource List
http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/topical/consult.html
If you are considering hiring a consultant or a technical assistance provider to assist your nonprofit organization with a particular project or problem, you'll find this resource list a useful tool in gathering information about how to make a selection, how to assess credentials and experience, how to structure fees, and other issues. If you are interested in becoming a consultant to nonprofits, there are materials to assist in your planning, as well. Bibliography by the Foundation Center.
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WorldLawDirect.com
http://www.worldlawdirect.com/
Check out the Nonprofit Law Directory for practical advice on starting a nonprofit organizations and other related topics.
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