Center for Civic and Nonprofit Leadership

RESOURCES AND LINKS

RESOURCES:

I Online Resources for Nonprofit Organizations

A. GENERAL INFORMATION (NUTS AND BOLTS OF STARTING A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION)

Nonprofit Resource Center

http://www.nonprofitresourcectr.org/ws_board.htm

Nonprofit Resource Center’s mission is to connect and strengthen business and nonprofit communities in the Sacramento region through excellence in nonprofit board leadership development.

Nonprofit Expert

http://www.nonprofitexpert.com

Nonprofit Experts helps with assistance from start to finish in creating a nonprofit organization.

The Nonprofit Resource Center

http://www.not-for-profit.org/Top.htm

One of the most comprehensive list of links to websites of interest to nonprofits; you can find virtually everything you need to know about how to form, manage and maintain your nonprofit organization.

Assistance to Non-Profits

http://www.developingsuccess.com/AssistancetoNonprofits.htm

Assistant to nonprofits create customized educational/training materials for classroom-style or online delivery!

Internet Nonprofit Center

http://www.nonprofits.org

The Internet Nonprofit Center is the home of the Nonprofit FAQ. The FAQ is based on "frequently asked questions" – and their answers – drawn from the 'Nonprofit' email discussion forum (see http://www.rain.org/mailman/listinfo/nonprofit) and other online resources.

Nonprofit Genie

http://www.genie.org/

Provides links to agencies that will assist with all aspects of a nonprofit organization.

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B. FINANCE

GENERAL PROSPECT RESEARCH-RESEARCHING AND IDENTFYING POTENTIAL DONORS ONLINE

Guidestar
http://www.guidestar.org

Database of more than 62,000 U.S. nonprofits including foundations

The Nonprofit Resource Center

http://www.1800net.com/nprc/nprc_top.html

Resource site for financial information for nonprofit organizations.

Network Solutions

http://www.networksolutions.com

This site tells you whether a company or foundation has a Website.

Network Solutions, the first and largest registrar of domain names, offers a full range of Web-related services, including domain names, Web sites and e-mail. We make it simple and affordable for customers to build and manage a Web presence through a single, experienced provider. Network Solutions manages over 8 million domain names.

Prospect Research Online

http://www.rpbooks.com/

Prospect Research Online 2.0 (PRO 2.0) is an online information product designed specifically for the nonprofit industry and has become the standard for those sourcing financial donations in the multi-billion dollar fundraising industry

Foundation Center Search

http://www.fdncenter.org/marketplace/fcsearch_tour/index.html

The Foundation Center's mission is to strengthen the nonprofit sector by advancing knowledge about U.S. philanthropy.

Dialog on Disc Grants Database

http://www.dialog.com

Dialog is the worldwide leader in providing online-based information services to organizations seeking competitive advantages in such fields as business, science, engineering, finance and law.

Know About Grants

http://knownet.hhs.gov/grants/orientDR/

The general goal of grants management is to provide quality stewardship of grants.

Eisenhower National Clearinghouse

http://enc.org/
This site contains curriculum resources for educators and provides information on products to improve k-12 math and science teaching and learning. It also has links to several to other grants-related resources on the Internet.

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C. BOARD DEVELOPMENT

Philanthropy News Digest

http://fdncenter.org/pnd/specialissues/content.jhtml?id=14700010
A service of the Foundation Center; links to various sources for board development.

Board Café
http://www.boardcafe.org/

Board Café, a collaborative project of CompassPoint Non-Profit Services and the National Center for Nonprofit Boards, is the electronic newsletter for members of nonprofit boards of directors.

BoardnetUSA
http://www.boardnetusa.org/

BoardnetUSA is a Web site dedicated to the express purpose of connecting nonprofit boards and new leaders. The site is designed to be a national collaborative network of communities working locally to enhance nonprofit board governance.

Board Source
http://www.boardsource.org

BoardSource, formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards, provides resources, programs, and services to the nonprofit community and publishes material on nonprofit governance, offering more than 100 booklets, books, videos, and audiotapes. The Web site offers a Board Information Center, a free information clearinghouse on board-related topics, and Board Member Online, an abridged version of "Board Member," the organization's members-only periodical.

Compass Point Nonprofit Services

http://www.compasspoint.org/

CompassPoint is integrating BoardnetUSA’s online board matching service into our line of board development services for nonprofits and board candidates.

Authenticity Consulting LLC

http://www.authenticityconsulting.com/pubs/BD_gdes/BD_pubs.htm

Authenticity Consulting LLC is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced consulting firms available for nonprofit organizations. We have successfully served 100s of nonprofits, providing a wide range of services to meet a wide range of needs.

Nonprofit Links/ Board Development/Governance

http://www.snpo.org/resources/boards.php

The Society for Nonprofit Organizations promotes a vigorous nonprofit sector through education, collaboration and research in order to advance healthy and participatory communities.

Free Complete Toolkit for Boards

http://www.mapnp.org/library/boards/boards.htm

Corporations, whether for-profit or nonprofit, require a governing Board of Directors. Governing Boards have certain legally required duties, including duties of care, loyalty and obedience (some states use different terms).

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D. MANAGEMENT

Service Leadership

http://www.serviceleader.org/manage/

This area provides information on all aspects of volunteer management, including getting your organization ready to involve volunteers, volunteer screening, matching, record-keeping and evaluation, legal issues/risk management, volunteer/staff relations, online activism by volunteers, and volunteer management software.

Nonprofit Management Educational Resources

http://www.uwex.edu/li/learner/index.htm

The Learner Resource Center provides you with a number of resources on the web that could provide you with assistance in a variety of nonprofit management and leadership issues. In the "nonprofit web sites" section you will find a number of useful annotated resources organized by topic.....everything from "How to start a nonprofit organization" to "volunteer management

Nonprofit Management Consultants

http://www.escus.org

Since 1977, the Executive Service Corps has effectively applied proven business planning and management skills to the nonprofit sector.

Free Management Help

http://www.managementhelp.org

Complete, highly integrated library for nonprofits and for-profits

Nonprofit Fundraising Preparation

http://www.mapnp.org/library

This free management library includes original material, which is updated regularly by MAP consulting managers, specialists in nonprofit management practices. The site also provides links to the best nonprofit resources on the Internet.

Risk Management Geared Toward Nonprofit

http://www.nonprofitrisk.org

A source for tools, advice and training to control risks...so you can focus on your nonprofit's mission.

Resources for Leaders and Executives

http://www.pfdf.org
The Leader to Leader Institute’s mission is "to strengthen the leadership of the social sector" by providing educational opportunities and resources to leaders.

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E. MEMBERSHIP AND VOLUNTEERS

Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network

http://pointsoflight.org/
The Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network engages and mobilizes millions of volunteers who are helping to solve serious social problems in thousands of communities.

Volunteer Resource Center

http://www.volunteertwincities.org/

This is an exemplar volunteer resource center that matches potential volunteers with opportunities in the Minnesota Twin Cities area.

Association for Volunteer Administration

http://www.avaintl.org

The Association for Volunteer Administration (AVA) is the international professional membership association for individuals working in the field of volunteer resources management

Service Leader

http://www.serviceleader.org/

ServiceLeader.org, a project of the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs of the University of Texas at Austin, provides information on all aspects of volunteerism.

Idealist.org

http://www.idealist.org/

Provides over 40,000 nonprofit and community organizations in 165 countries, which you can search or browse by name, location or mission. If your organization is not yet listed here, you can add it now (it's free).

Internet Nonprofit Center

http://www.nonprofits.org

American Society for Association of Executives

http://www.asaenet.org

ASAE, known as the association of associations, is considered the advocate for the nonprofit sector. The society is dedicated to advancing the value of voluntary associations to society and supporting the professionalism of the individuals who lead them.

VolunteerLeon

http://www.volunteerleon.org/About%20Us/index.asp

VolunteerLEON serves as a resource to individuals, non-profit agencies, government, faith communities and other civic groups.

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F. MARKETING

Integrated E marketing, direct marketing, for non-profits

http://www.sponsorshipinfo.co.nz/SITE_Default/SITE_services/nonprofit_EM.asp

Forward Thinking and associates are about assisting organizations to build business opportunities, drive brand values, and enhance customer loyalty through more effective Sponsorship and Cause Related Marketing activities utilizing an E marketing.

Marketing and Communication Resources for Nonprofits

http://www.fullcirc.com/rlc/rlcindex.htm

Using communications as our center point, we provide strategic communication, online community development, facilitation, marketing, and project management services for the community, non-profit and business sectors.

Internet Marketing for Non-Profits

http://www.kornsnake.com/web_marketing/

Kornsnake specializes in developing community-driven interactive websites and performance-based intranet portals. We can help you group evaluate your internet needs and goals, and develop the web presence that best matches your resources.ites and performance-based intranet portals. We can help your group evaluate your internet needs and goals, and develop the Help for Nonprofit

http://www.help4nonprofits.com/NP_Mktg_3EffectiveTools_Article.htm

By providing tools to help organizations create more impact, Help 4 NonProfits & Tribes aims to benefit the world for both today’s and tomorrow’s generations.

Basic Guide to Nonprofit Program Design and Marketing

http://www.managementhelp.org/prog_mng/np_progs.htm
This document guides the reader to design a program and services that are highly integrated with the organization's mission, strategic planning goals and needs of clients.

Marketing Pilot

http://www.marketingpilot.com/index.html

MarketingPilot is a fast, powerful and complete system that stores, organizes, manages and analyzes marketing information and helps projects.

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G. CONTRACTS AND FUND DEVELOPMENT

Commerce Business Daily

http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov

This is the government contracts publication which announces every government Request for Proposal (RFP) that exceeds $25,000, as well as upcoming sales of government surplus.

OMB Circulars

http://www.whitehouse.gov/OMB/circulars/index.html

These grants management circulars produced by the federal Office of Management and Budget outline grant related accountability standards

TRAM

http://tram.east.asu.edu/index.html

TRAM provides quick access to post-award regulation regarding federal grants. It also provides links to servers related to research funding and administration, a search engine for locating funding opportunities, and grant application forms from various sources as well as standard agreements for subcontracts, nondisclosures, and licenses.

Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits

http://nonprofit.about.com/cs/fundraising/index.htm
Fundraising help and ideas for nonprofits. (May contain pop-ups.)

The Foundation Center

http://www.fdncenter.org

Founded in 1956, the Center is the nation's leading authority on philanthropy and is dedicated to serving grant seekers, grant makers, researchers, policymakers, the media, and the general public.

Foundation Center Library’s Regional Collection

http://fdncenter.org/collections/index.html

Cooperating Collections are free funding information centers in libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit resource centers that provide a core collection of Foundation Center publications and a variety of supplementary materials and services in areas useful to grant seekers.

Foundations On-Line

http://www.foundations.org/page2.html

Provides links to charities, resume writing, and fund raising sites.

Samples of Foundations Found on the Web

Sun Microsystems Foundation

http://sunexpress.usec.sun.com/aboutsun/media/

Provide news, video, and other resources for nonprofit organizations.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

http://www.philanthropy.com

The Chronicle of Philanthropy is the newspaper of the nonprofit world. It’s makers, and other people involved in the philanthropic enterprise.

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

http://www.sloan.org

The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, a philanthropic nonprofit institution, was established in 1934 by Alfred Pritchard Sloan, Jr., then President and Chief Executive Officer of the General Motors Corporation.

Carnegie Corporation of New York

http://www.carnegie.org

Founded by Andrew Carnegie, its grants must benefit the people of the United States, although up to 7.4 percent of the funds may be used for the same purpose in countries that are or have been members of the British Commonwealth, with a current emphasis on Commonwealth Africa.

Sega Youth Education and Health Foundation

http://www.givingcapital.com/resources/corporate_foundations_13.adp

We provide a simple and secure way to donate online. We help nonprofit organizations harness the collaborative power of the Internet to acquire new donors and increase contributions.

AT&T Foundation

http://www.att.com/foundation

Emphasis is placed on programs that serve the needs of people in communities where AT&T has a significant business presence, initiatives that use technology in innovative ways, and programs in which AT&T employees are actively involved as contributors or volunteers

John Simon Guggenhiem Memorial Foundation

http://www.gf.org

The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation offers Fellowships to further the development of scholars and artists by assisting them to engage in research in any field of knowledge and creation in any of the arts, under the freest possible conditions and irrespective of race, color, or creed.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

http://www.rwjf.org

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, based in Princeton, N.J. is the largest philanthropy devoted exclusively to health and health care in the United States. We concentrate our grant making in four areas.

John D and Catherine T, MacArthur Foundation

http://www.macfdn.org

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is a private, independent grant making institution dedicated to helping groups and individuals foster lasting improvement in the human condition

Benton Foundation

http://www.benton.org

A private foundation that bridges the worlds of philanthropy, public policy and community action. We assume diverse, crosscutting roles as nonpartisan knowledge broker, convener, and public interest advocate and policy analyst.

Rockefeller Brothers Fund

http://www.rbf.org/

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund promotes social change that contributes to a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world. Through its grant making, the Fund supports efforts to expand knowledge, clarify values and critical choices, nurture creative expression, and shape public policy. The Fund's programs are intended to develop leaders, strengthen institutions, engage citizens, build community, and foster partnerships that include government, business, and civil society

Do Right Foundation

http://www.doright.org

Our purpose is to help mankind create a more joyful society. We promote respect for God and all His natural creations; family unity; limited and honest government; private property; free enterprise and the rule of righteous law.

Online Resource for Nonprofits

http://www.networkforgood.org/npo

Network for Good is the Internet's leading charitable resource —

an e-philanthropy site where individuals can donate, volunteer and get involved with the issues they care about.

”Tony Poderis’s Fundraising Forum”

http://www.raise-funds.com

Since 1993, Tony has been a fund-raising consultant serving all non-profit institutions' needs to develop and to maximize their potential to raise Annual, Endowment, Capital, and Sponsorship & Underwriting funds.

FirstGov for Nonprofits

http://www.firstgov.gov/Topics/Reference_Shelf.shtml?proceed=1&countr=1

FirstGov.gov, the official U.S. gateway to all government information, is the catalyst for a growing electronic government. Our work transcends the traditional boundaries of government and our vision is global–connecting the world to all U.S. government information and services.

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H. LEGAL ISSUES

International Center for Non-Profit Law

http://www.icnl.org/

ICNL's programs and research focus on promoting and enabling the legal environment for civil society and public participation worldwide.

Legal Information Institute

http://www.law.cornell.edu/topics/nonprofits.html

The LII's "Law About" pages provide brief summaries of law topics with links to key primary source material, other Internet resources, and useful offnet references.

World Law Direct

http://www.worldlawdirect.com/lawarea/900non_profit_law

We solve legal issues. Contains access to online legal advice, solutions to 6000 common problems, free ask-an-attorney options, legal forms, customized services, and much more.

Nonprofit Issues-Law Issues

http://www.nonprofitissues.com/

Summaries of essential nonprofit laws.

American Center for Law and Justice

http://aclj.org

The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) specializes in constitutional law and is based in Washington, D.C. The ACLJ is dedicated to protecting religious and constitutional freedoms

Nonprofit Law Information Resource

http://www.nonprofitlaw.com

The purpose of this site is to give you legal information. However, no attorney-client relationship is created by your use of this site or any of its features, including the "Ask a Lawyer" section and chat features.

Nonprofit Expert

http://www.nonprofitexpert.com

A one-stop resource for answering questions and providing FREE information to nonprofits, including non-governmental organizations worldwide.

General Law Information Database

http://www.findlaw.com

FindLaw is the highest-trafficked legal Web site, providing the most comprehensive set of legal resources on the Internet for legal professionals, businesses, students and individuals.

Internet Nonprofit Center

http://www.nonprofits.org

National Center on Philanthropy and the Law

http://www.law.nyu.edu/ncpl

The National Center on Philanthropy and the Law was established at New York University School of Law to explore a broad range of legal issues affecting the nation's nonprofit sector and to provide an integrated examination of the legal doctrines related to the activities of charitable organizations.

Independent Sector

http://www.independentsector.org

INDEPENDENT SECTOR is committed to strengthening, empowering, and partnering with nonprofit and philanthropic organizations in their work on behalf of the public good.

Probono Partnership

http://www.probonopartnership.org

Provides meaningful pro bono opportunities and support to corporate and private attorneys practicing in the areas of corporate, tax, real estate, employment, intellectual property, and nonprofit law.

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I. Information Technology

TechSoup: The technology Place for Nonprofits

http://www.techsoup.org/

TechSoup provides instructional articles and worksheets for nonprofit staff members who utilize information technologies, as well as technology planning information for executives and other decision makers. Introductory articles and message board support are aimed at those who do not have much experience using technology, but they also provide more advanced information.

Nonprofit Tech

http://www.nonprofit-tech.org/about/

Nonprofit Tech is a conglomeration of techie-artists, techie-scientists, and techie-social scientists who harbor strong beliefs and principles about quality, service, the benefits of technology, and the absolute need for the nonprofit sector.

Compumentor
http://www.compumentor.org/

A nonprofit organization specializing in technology assistance for community-based organizations and schools. Through its consulting practice it offers technology planning, implementation, and support services. The host for Techsoup.org.

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J. Human Resources and Jobs

Information for Human Resource Officers

http://www.shrm.org

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest association devoted to human resource management. The Society's mission is to serve the needs of HR professionals by providing the most essential and comprehensive resources available.

Online Job Posting and Resources

http://www.nonprofitjobs.org

An on-line gathering place where not-for-profit employers and management personnel can meet one another.

Employment and Information Exchange Online

http://www.idealist.org

Over 40,000 nonprofit and community organizations in 165 countries, which you can search or browse by name, location or mission. If your organization is not yet listed here, you can add it now (it's free).

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II. NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

ARNOVA (ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH ON NONPROFIT

ORGANIZATIONS AND VOLUNTARY ACTION)

http://www.arnova.ORG

The Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) is the principal academic association for those who study and teach about the nonprofit sector and philanthropy.

AFR (ASSOCIATION FOR FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS)

http://www.nsfre.org/
AFP is the principal professional association for professionalism in fundraising.

ASAE (AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES)

http://www.asaenet.org/asae/cda/public_home/0,3083,,00.html

ASAE, known as the association of associations, is considered an advocate for executives in the nonprofit sector. The society is dedicated to advancing the value of voluntary associations to society and supporting the professionalism of the individuals who lead them.

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III. REGIONAL RESOURCES for NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

A. Local Organizations for Nonprofits

Tallahassee Society for Association Executives

http://www.tallysae.org/

TSAE is headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida and has more than 900 members - associations, vendors, facilities and individuals. We offer numerous educational opportunities for our members including: a monthly luncheon, an Annual Education Day and Tradeshow, workshops, leadership institutes, and seminars.

VolunteerLeon

http://www.volunteerleon.org/search/combo_search2.asp

VolunteerLEON serves as a resource to individuals, non-profit agencies, government, faith communities and other civic groups.

United Way of the Big Bend
http://www.uwbb.org/Default.asp
The mission of UWBB is to raise money and mobilize resources to meet priority human needs in an eight-county area of North Florida.

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B. Statewide Organizations for Nonprofits

FANO-Florida Association Of Nonprofit Organizations

http://www.fano.org/
FANO’s mission is to strengthen the management capacity of nonprofit organizations in Florida through accessible existing resources and creating new resources through applied research and development.

Florida Society for Association Executives

http://www.fsae.org/

The Florida Society of Association Executives is a membership organization that represents over 600 associations whose combined membership exceeds 1.5 million Floridians.

Nonprofits of Georgia

http://www.nonprofitgeorgia.org/

The Georgia Center for Nonprofits is Georgia's association for nonprofit, charitable organizations. Their mission is to serve, strengthen and support Georgia's nonprofit community.

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C. Florida Nonprofit Management Support Organizations

Nonprofit Resource Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

www.cfbroward.org

The Community Foundation of Broward's mission has been to help people become philanthropists by connecting them to the causes they care about, so they can make a difference through strategic giving.

Nonprofit Resource Institute, West Palm Beach, FL

www.nonprofitinstitute.org

NRI is the comprehensive resource for improving the management and governance of nonprofit organizations in Palm Beach and Martin Counties.

Center for Nonprofit Management, University of Miami
http://nonprofit.miami.edu
To ensure the overall financial stability of nonprofit organizations in South Florida, strengthen their capabilities to manage for results, and enhance their boards’ capacities to develop and maintain the missions of their organizations.

Center on Nonprofit Effectiveness, Miami, FL

http://www.centeronnonprofiteffectiveness.org

The Center On Nonprofit Effectiveness is dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit sector in Miami-Dade County by building the management capacity of nonprofit organizations. The C-One mission is to help nonprofits effectively achieve their missions.

The Leadership Center, Naples, FL

www.leadershipcentercollier.org

The Leadership Center is the management assistance arm of the Community Foundation of Collier County. It was designed to offer affordable resources for nonprofit organizations in the community, and its mission is to build the management and governance capacity of nonprofit leaders.

Nonprofit Resource Center Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Sarasota, FL

www.suncoastnonprofit.org

Provide affordable and quality education, tools, and resources to help strengthen nonprofit organizations as they pursue excellence in meeting their missions. The target area includes Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto Counties.

Management Assistance Program, Inc., Tampa, FL

www.maptampabay.org

MAP was created to provide management assistance resources to nonprofit organizations in order to enhance their operating efficiency and effectiveness in delivering community services.

Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida, Jacksonville, FL

www.nonprofitjax.org

The Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida enables a thriving nonprofit community by equipping nonprofit leadership, facilitating collective action and enhancing public understanding.

Rollins College Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership Center

Winter Park, Florida

www.pnlc.rollins.edu

The Philanthropy Center's mission is to enhance the nonprofit sector to benefit Florida's communities and build a civil society. The center provides educational opportunities, furnishes useful research, and promotes cooperative relationships among the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

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IV. FSU LINKS TO FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER GRANT MAKERS

Corporate Relations, Office of Research
http://www.corporate.fsu.edu/fundingsources.html

This is a short list of free resources to assist faculty, staff, and the FSU community in identifying potential funding sources for research projects and programs.

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V. ANNOTATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY ABOUT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

To be developed.

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