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Nonprofits, Donors, Volunteers, and Grant Seekers
General:
Foundation Center
http://foundationcenter.org
Probably the first place on the web to check for nonprofit concerns.
A directory of 61,000 nonprofit organizations; resources for donors, nonprofit
administrators and fundraisers; statistics on foundations and their funding
histories; news; trends; technology; and much more are available at this
premier site. With an online classroom, an online library with material
about all conceivable nonprofit subjects, resources for putting your organization
on the web at no cost, a newsletter, a biweekly Request for Proposals
Bulletin, and an online question and answer service.
Foundations Online
http://www.foundations.org
"Browse the foundation directory, pick a listed foundation, search
any foundation's information page or search any foundation's home page.
Foundation home pages may contain downloadable information such as grant
applications, newsletters, financial reports, and e-mail capabilities."
GiveVoice.org
http://givevoice.org
Receive "Action Alerts" and then speak directly to elected officials
about issues facing nonprofits and our society.
Grants
and Related Resources Guide
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/index.htm
From Michigan State University, a suite of sites about grants, nonprofits,
fundraising, giving, and volunteering; with a calendar of relevant conventions.
Idealist.org
http://www.idealist.org
Discussion forums, a blog, and nonprofit resources for additional information
about volunteer management, community action, frequently asked questions, and tools
for organizations. Available in English, Spanish, and French and partially in Chinese, Dutch, German,
Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, and Portuguese.
Internet Resources for Nonprofits
http://www.uticapubliclibrary.org/non-profit/directory.html
Although not recently updated, this directory provides links to donor
research, fundraising, grant writing, management, and more.
National Center for Charitable Statistics
http://nccs.urban.org
A division of the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy of The Urban
Institute, the Center provides data about organizations and their activities
as well as about state-by-state giving statistics. With IRS forms,
links, and bibliography.
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
http://nonprofit.about.com
A megasite, with a vast array of how-to material, including starting
and operating philanthropic organizations, job hunting in the nonprofits
sector, finding accounting and technical assistance, donating online, and
learning about planned giving programs.
Nonprofit Good Practice Guide
http://www.npgoodpractice.org
Information well organized by topic on a variety of subjects such as advocacy,
financial management, marketing, technology, and volunteer management. Other
resources include a glossary, a newsletter (requires users to sign up first for free)
and a section of hot topics (Board Member 101, IRS Form 990, peer coaching, etc.).
Nonprofits: USA.gov
http://www.usa.gov/Business/Nonprofit.shtml
A directory of government information and external links arranged by topic
(grants, loans, and tax information).
Opportunity Knocks Resource
Center
http://content.opportunityknocks.org
Tips for developing a nonprofit organization, development ideas, and related
articles.
Philanthropy Journal
http://www.philanthropyjournal.org
Nonprofit news, a resource directory, special reports, and articles covering
topics such as planned giving, fundraising, management, and marketing.
Philanthropy News Network Online
http://tinyurl.com/28wzm9
News reports and analyses pertaining to corporate giving, education,
fundraising, law, taxes, money, technology, volunteers, and more; with
special sections on innovations, online classes, and job listings.
This site is not to be missed.
SocialFunds.com:
Corporate Social Research Center
http://www.socialfunds.com/csr/index.cgi
News of corporate giving (for example, housing projects or assistance
to flood victims), especially within communities where companies are located.
This site also reports on companies' commitments to the environment, labor,
product safety, and income sources.
Web
Sites Related to Philanthropy and Voluntarism
http://www.pubpol.duke.edu/courses/pps280s/index.html
A project of a class about "The Idea of the Voluntary Society" at Duke
University, this guide points visitors to general information about nonprofits,
to university and thinktank research on philanthropy, and to relevant businesses
and organizations. Also provided is a syllabus for this class.
Women's Philanthopy Institute
http://www.women-philanthropy.org
"An educational resource for women and for those who wish to encourage
women as donors," the Institute offers speakers, training, consulting,
and general information about planned philanthropy and the development
of foundations.
New Jersey:
ArtPride New Jersey
http://www.artpridenj.com
"ArtPRIDE New Jersey advocates for and helps inform the arts of our
state. Our goal is to increase awareness of how important the arts are
to New Jersey, and to point out the many ways that culture is part of our
lives and our communities." With a newsletter, advocacy and legislative resources, and companies
providing technical assistance.
Center for Nonprofit
Corporations
http://www.njnonprofits.org/index2.html
"Founded in 1982, the Center is a charitable umbrella organization
serving New Jersey's non-profit community. Our mission is to build the
power of the non-profit sector to improve the quality of life for the people
of New Jersey." The Advocacy section concentrates on political action,
like opposition to repeal of estate taxes. The Legal/Management section
provides advice on employment, fundraising, insurance, and related topics.
With additional pages for group buying, announcements, and links.
Directory of Registered
Charities in New Jersey
http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/charity/chardir.htm
Updated monthly, this directory can be searched for currently registered charities.
NJ Nonprofit Organizations
http://www.nj.org/nonprofits.html
Provides a directory of selected nonprofit organizations in New Jersey.
NJO Community Connection
http://www.nj.com/cc/groups/index.ssf
A listing of community, self-help, school, and sports groups' web pages;
searchable by county or by group name.
New York / New Jersey
Common Report Form
http://www.nyrag.org/usr_doc/34436%2Epdf
In Adobe format, "to help organizations...save time in grant reporting.
The CRF follows closely the format of the New York / New Jersey Area Common
Application Form. If several funders have given your organization
support for a particular project, only minor changes in the report information
will need to be made for each funder." Note, though, each funder's
deadlines; be certain that your funder(s) accept(s) this format; and be
aware that funders may require additional information beyond this report.
Starting a Nonprofit Organization
http://tinyurl.com/2t3uo6
Information about starting a nonprofit organization. Links to forms are also included. An accompanying booklet
is especially helpful.
Nonprofits—fundraising and grants:
Association of Fundraising Professionals
http://www.nsfre.org
Look especially to the publications and Resource Center.
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
http://12.46.245.173/cfda/cfda.html
Types of programs, how to apply, and how to develop grant proposals.
With a directory browsable by agency, applicant eligibility, deadline,
type of assistance, etc.
CharityChannel
http://charitychannel.com
While many resources are available only to subscribing members, information
about grant opportunities and major gifts can be browsed or searched
for free.
Chronicle of Philanthropy
http://philanthropy.com
Information about managing a nonprofit organization; fundraising; deadlines;
events; jobs; and a wide range of links to private, corporate, and government
grant givers. Some portions of this site require registration and/or
subscription.
Grants.gov
http://www.grants.gov
Nonprofit organizations can search this government resource for grant opportunities, get
registered, apply for grants, and track their applications.
Grantproposal.com
http://www.grantproposal.com
Free resources for nonprofits. Offers information about inquiry letters,
proposals, ivestigating funders, and other tips.
The Grantsmanship
Center Magazine
http://www.tgci.com/magazine.shtml
Staff of nonprofit organizations or government agencies are eligible
for free subscriptions so they may read about agency management, proposal
writing and grantseeking, foundation and corporate funding, government
funding, fundraising, nonprofit business ventures, Internet issues, consulting,
nonprofit law, and international funding.
Guide to Grant
Proposal Writing
http://www.njstatelib.org/Research_Guides/Grants/Nonprofits.php
How to compose statements of needs, goals, timelines, evaluation plan,
budget, etc.; with references to books on the subject.
Internet Prospector
Archives
http://www.internet-prospector.org/archives.html
Electronic newsletters, published monthly, are compiled by volunteers who search
the internet for grant opportunities. The newsletters cover topics such tools,
news, and grant information.
Non-Profit Guides:
Grant Writing Guide
http://www.npguides.org
Sample letter of inquiry, cover letters, applications, and budgets,
along with links to additional resources, such as foundations.
Seliger & Associates
Free Grant Information
http://www.seliger.com/grant-info.aspx
This grant writing consulting company "provides access to two types
of free information on grant availability, the on-line Seliger Funding
Report [with grant opportunities] and email Grant Alerts."
Registration to receive these titles is free.
Nonprofits—general, management:
Alliance for Nonprofit Management
http://www.allianceonline.org
A membership organization "raising the bar on quality." See the
Resource Center and frequently asked questions.
Best Practices Toolkit
for Nonprofits
http://www.benton.org/publibrary/toolkits/stratcommtool.html
Sponsored by the Benton Foundation, which promulgated the reality of
a digital divide, this site offers continuing education to nonprofits staff
on communications, advocacy, community building, partnerships, trends,
and innovations.
BoardSource
http://www.boardsource.org
"Building effective nonprofit boards." While some materials
are available only to BoardSource members, anyone can browse several resources in the "
Knowledge Center" such as e-books, white papers, research, and related web links.
Council on Foundations
http://www.cof.org
Council support for starting and developing nonprofits as well as news,
research reports, legal and public policy information, and links.
Free Management Library for
Nonprofit Organizations
http://www.managementhelp.org
Materials on subjects ranging from advertising to crisis management
to planning to staff development, with 675 topics in all.
INC: Internet Nonprofit Center
http://www.idealist.org/if/idealist/en/FAQ/Nonprofit/Home/default
A library of publications, information about nonprofit organizations
and the nonprofit sector as well as a Unified Registration Statement Kit,
a consolidation of requirements made by states of any organization soliciting
money from the public.
NonProfit Gateway
http://www.usa.gov/Business/Nonprofit.shtml
Access to federal information and services from 530,000 government
web pages. Especially useful for its management and policy resources
of grants, regulations, and budgets.
Nonprofit Genie
http://www.compasspoint.org/askgenie/index.php
Topics encompass working with boards and volunteers, financial management,
strategic planning, technology issues, and fundraising.
Nonprofit Job Search
http://www.nonprofitcareer.com
An easy to use recruitment and career site.
The Nonprofit Times
http://www.nptimes.com
A journal devoted to the business of running a philanthropical organization.
Non-Profit Nuts & Bolts
http://www.nutsbolts.com
Reports, articles, and links to building better nonprofits cover topics
such as building volunteerism among seniors, designing promotional materials,
and avoiding Board burnout.
Nonprofits—technology:
Computers for Learning
http://computersforlearning.gov
This program "transfers excess Federal computer equipment to schools
and educational nonprofit organizations, giving special consideration to those [serving children]
with the greatest need."
Coyote Communications Technology
Tips for Not-for-Profit and
Public Sector Organizations
http://www.coyotecommunications.com
To help "Not-for-profit and public sector organizations reap program-enhancing,
money-saving benefits from technology": database maintenance, web outreach, webpage development,
and community relations tips are provided.
Grassroots.org
http://www.grassroots.org/cs/root/home
Offers free services to nonprofit organizations. Qualified, non-religious organizations
can sign up to receive free web hosting, POP email accounts, and more.
Tech Soup Technology Resources for
Nonprofits
www.TechSoup.org
Everything from setting up a new computer to nonprofit discounts, consultants,
free downloads, and message boards are at this not-to-be-missed site.
Donors and volunteers:
Action Without Borders: Idealist
http://www.idealist.org
In addition to a directory of over 20,000 nonprofits worldwide with
websites, this site provides a bulletin board on which organizations with
or without web presences post their missions, publications, events, and
opportunities for volunteering and employment. With English and Spanish
language options.
American Institute of Philanthropy
http://www.charitywatch.org
Along with "tips for giving wisely," the Institute rates charities
according to the proportion of money spent on direct services compared
to administrative costs. The best operated organizations serving
the most popular causes (animal rights, child welfare, the environment,
etc.) are listed here.
BBB Wise Giving Alliance
http://www.give.org
Evaluations of approximately 400 organizations for their fundraising,
management, and public accountability help people decide where they will
do their giving.
Cost
of Contribution Calculator
http://www.schwabcharitable.org/scf/giving/how_calculator.php
Guides to figuring tax savings donors may realize by contributing to
charities.
Guidestar Donor's Guide to the Charitable
Universe
http://www.guidestar.org
This database of more than 700,000 U.S. nonprofit organizations includes
advice to donors and IRS 990 reporting form information: assets,
liabilities, revenues, and expenditures.
Network for Good
http://www.networkforgood.org
A well organized, easy to use approach to volunteering, according to
one's interests and geographical location.
Sharing the Wealth:
Charitable Giving in Prosperous Times
http://access.minnesota.publicradio.org/civic_j/giving/
With statistics about giving to charities, profiles of donors and how
they selected which organizations to support, a personal giving calculator,
and additional advice for donors, this site from Minnesota Public Radio
promises to help you "find out how you can make a difference."
Volunteer Match
http://www.volunteermatch.org
Search for volunteering opportunity by zip code or by interest.
Specialized groups:
Envirolink
http://www.envirolink.org
Free Internet services provided by this organization to nonprofits
involved in animal rights and environmental protection efforts include
web hosting, email accounts, listserves, chat rooms, and bulletin boards.
Institute of Museum and Library Services
http://www.imls.gov
Museums and libraries seeking funding for lifelong learning and increased
public access to resources will find information about grants to support
such programs. Find grants by state or by type of project.
Very useful also for researching ground-breaking initiatives.
Reliefnet
http://www.reliefnet.org
Receive online pledges at a website for your organization, provided
to humanitarians groups, courtesy of Reliefnet.
Last updated 3/6/08
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