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About.com’s Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
An updated collection of interesting nonprofit links and articles.
Home page for ASF, formerly the National Society of Fundraising Executives.
Free monthly electronic newsletter written for Board members and Executive Directors.
Resources for board members and organizations, including a large bookstore.
A list of nonprofit organizations in California.
CAN is a statewide membership association of almost 2,000 diverse nonprofit organizations with a mission to strengthen and expand the professionalism, governance, influence and effectiveness of California nonprofit organizations.
Best known for its non-profit arena discussion forums. Join more than 45,000 of your colleagues on e-mail forums discussing such topics as grants and foundations, the law of tax exempt organizations, college and university advancement, health care philanthropy, arts and social organization fund raising, international fund raising, mentoring, and more.
This national magazine on grants and giving has made its informative articles, a searchable guide to grants, and a host of other information available online. Some material is free, most requires a password.
A Web site dedicated to the employment needs of individuals and organizations in the nonprofit world.
http://www.communitypartners.org/
A non-profit based in Los Angeles that works as both an incubator, project manager and intermediary for emerging non-profits. The site will hold special interest for individuals and groups thinking about starting a non-profit organization and existing non-profits seeking guidance or outside support. The Website also offers a searchable database of current projects arranged by category and area, with contact information of each group.
A national, non-profit membership organization of more than 450 independent community technology centers where people get free or low-cost access to computers and computer-related technology, such as the Internet, together with learning opportunities that encourage exploration and discovery.
With offices in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, CompassPoint Services is a nonprofit consulting and training organization. They provide nonprofits with the management tools and concepts necessary to best serve their communities.
Based in San Francisco, high-tech matchmaker CompuMentor pairs computer professionals with nonprofits seeking volunteer technical help. In addition, their website features a software discount program for nonprofits, with titles available from Microsoft, Lotus and others, from $7-$55.
A watchdog site. Within this site is the Philanthropic Advisory Service, with, among other things, reports on most-asked questions about charities and other soliciting organizations.
COF works to support foundations by promoting knowledge, growth and action in philanthropy. See what role foundations play in your community, how to start your own foundation and what the Council does to support foundations.
An online employment resource for the nonprofit sector.
Portal on volunteer management, including books, links, articles, interviews and more.
Executive and senior management job listings and executive search services for non-profit, human services, technology, fundraising, community development, transportation, public sector, higher education, advocacy, humanitarian, and other socially conscious organizations.
Executive Service Corps of Southern California is a nonprofit organization devoted to enhancing management skills in the nonprofit sector through involvement of retired executives in volunteer consulting service.
Digest of fundraising news, grant maker information, an online library, and a marketplace of fundraising-related books, CD-ROM's and seminars.
http://www.cof.org/foundationnews/
An online publication of nonprofit news and opinion, published by the Council on Foundations.
The place where you can speak directly to elected officials about the issues affecting the nonprofit sector. Offers email and fax action alerts.
The donor's guide to the nonprofit universe.
Promotes information sharing, cross-sector collaboration and advocacy among individuals and organizations working on a broad range of public interest issues.
http://www.helping.org/nonprofit/
A collection of resources to help nonprofits with day-to-day operations, technology, getting computer help, and building and marketing Web sites.
A global directory of nonprofit-related information, including nonprofit organizations, consultants, products, services, publications, and events. You'll also find nationwide listings on jobs and internships.
A clearinghouse for links to Web sites on nonprofit information. You can search these links by topic or by keyword.
This site is packed with news and innovative programs. Search IRS files with the Nonprofit Locator, and find answers with the Nonprofit FAQ.
http://www.irs.gov/charities/index.html
What you need to know if your organization plans to apply for tax exemption. The questions enable you to determine whether an organization is eligible to apply for recognition of exemption from Federal income taxation under § 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and, if so, how to proceed.
http://www.iciclesoftware.com/vlh7
Online edition of the Volunteer's Legal Handbook.
http://arts.endow.gov/resources/lessons/index.html
A comprehensive compendium of planning advice from a variety of professional arts consultants, many of whom were associated with the NEA Advancement Program of 1980 -1996. The Toolsite will benefit organizations of all disciplines, missions, and visions.
Corporate sponsorship is an important area to be aware of when considering fundraising options. The LitLamp web site lets you post sponsorship opportunities in listings used by corporate marketers.
http://www.mapfornonprofits.org
Great source of templates and materials for nonprofit managers. Management Center http://www.tmcenter.org/ A leading resource for nonprofit management support in Northern California since 1977.
http://www.internetnewsbureau.com/medianet/
MediaNet is a web-based tutorial for media and public relations on the Internet. The online media guide features discussion, examples, articles, resource lists, and links covering the range of online media and PR. The site offers overviews and in-depth information on media relations, email press releases, clipping services, media contact databases, online publications, website development, and email lists.
An array of nonprofit resource providers to share their information.
http://www.nonprofitcareer.com/
A resource center for finding nonprofit jobs and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.firstgov.gov/Business/Nonprofit.shtml
A network of links to Federal government information and services.
http://www.nonprofitmatrix.com/
An online guide to commercial Application Service Providers that serve the nonprofit sector.
A collection of FAQs on topics such as board development, consultants, databases, DSL, entrepreneurism, Federal Form 990, financial management, fiscal sponsorship, fundraising insurance, Internet and telephone systems, strategic planning, technology planning and volunteer management.
The closest thing the nonprofit sector has to its own technology wire service. Editor Michael Gilbert serves up one-line summaries of the latest news, interviews, links, and tech trends.
This site helps minimize risks for nonprofit staff and volunteers. They offer publications, a newsletter, a library, consulting and audits.
http://www.nonprofit-tech.org/
A technology assistance organization for nonprofits. Their website features tips and tricks, a technology forum, software recommendations for Mac and windows, among other resources.
N-TEN is dedicated to connecting and supporting individuals and organizations who empower non-profits to use technology to achieve their missions.
Selected articles from this monthly national magazine for nonprofits.
NPower's mission is helping other non-profits use technology to better serve their communities. They offer assessment and planning, hands-on assistance, skills-building classes, technology library, and technology volunteers.
Nonprofit technology news.
Helps people in the Pacific Northwest use electronic networking to protect the environment.
http://www.opportunitynocs.org/
National, online classifieds for jobs in the nonprofit sector. Links to printed versions for Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Submit your ad for the online or print versions also.
A gateway to news about philanthropy and the nonprofit sector.
Philanthropy news updates daily.
Information on volunteer management.
http://www.library.wisc.edu/libraries/Memorial/grants/proposal.htm
This short list of links focuses on the proposal writing process. These hints, guides, and sample proposals will help first-time grant seekers of all kinds get the ball rolling.
A place to post volunteer opportunities.
This is the only membership organization devoted exclusively to building sustainable nonprofits through earned income strategies. They accomplish this through a network connecting entrepreneurial nonprofits with learning opportunities, technical assistance and resources to further their efforts.
This site includes the Resource Directory for Nonprofit Capacity Building in Los Angeles County, and a link to various foundations.
A portal for all topics dealing with nonprofits and technology.
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd
Statistics at a county level for grant proposals. The site offers many quick facts on population.
http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/find/edlite-forecast.html
Forecast of Funding opportunities under the Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs for Fiscal Year 2004.
A nonprofit that produces a public television series nationally broadcast and currently in its seventh season of production. Our series highlights the work of non-profit organizations across the globe in an effort to create media projects that are tools of service.
Thousands of volunteer opportunity listings.
http://www.volunteertoday.org/
Monthly Web magazine by well-known trainer on volunteer program management, that covers volunteer recruitment, training and recognition every month, as well as the latest news, links to valuable Internet resources, and access to MBA Publishing catalogue.
YNPN promotes the growth, learning and development of young nonprofit professionals. This all volunteer group organizes social, professional development and networking opportunities for young people involved in the San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit community
If you missed our conference here is a link to the presentations by Jeff Patrick and Joel Bush of Common Knowledge
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Our research library is open and staffed Monday through Friday by appointment. In addition to books and periodicals on topics germane to nonprofit management, the library contains Foundation Directory Online Professional, the most comprehensive searchable database to identify potential foundation and corporate resources for nonprofit organizations.
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The LBNP has been designated as a Foundation Center "Cooperating Collection". Resources include:
"Get Ready, Get Set" tells you how to begin - including legal and tax requirements. To view the PDF, click here: GetReadyGetSet
Also, visit our Library to use another comprehensive resource titled The California Nonprofit Incorporation Kit, which walks you through the incorporation process and includes samples of all the necessary forms.
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