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About.Com Nonprofit Charitable Orgs
Search engine portal edited by Stan Hutton, to sites of interest to nonprofits. Includes over 25 index/topical areas for link searching. This index to useful Net resources includes topic areas such as accounting,boards of directors, evaluation, fund raising, government resources, listservs and discussion groups, nonprofit news, planned giving, technical support and more.
DMOZ Open Directory Project
The Open Directory Project's goal is to produce the most comprehensive directory of the web, by relying on a vast army of volunteer editors.
4Nonprofits.com
Part of the 4anything network. A commercial source of links to nonprofit tools, associations and donor information.
General Nonprofit Resources
Links to nonprofit news, jobs in the nonprofit sector, research and data, starting a nonprofit, management, fund raising, volunteer recruitment,and other information links.
Internet Prospector Ref. Desk
The Internet Prospector is produced by a network of volunteers who mine the Net for prospect research nuggets. Our findings are published on this Web site and via a monthly electronic newsletter. Readers will also find our Web site useful for its Reference Desk and Prospector exclusives,i.e., the directory of online “Locating U.S. Incorporation Records Online”
National Center for Charitable Statistics
An extensive index linking users to other sources of nonprofit statistics,bibliographies, nonprofit press and publications, donor resources, general nonprofit information, academic centers on the study of philanthropy and government regulatory agencies.
Nonprofit Virtual Library
Grants and related resources directories and other web sites providing advice or information about running a nonprofit. Companion directory of organizations providing assistance to nonprofit. Listings and descriptions, links, and databases. Links include annotations. Very comprehensive service of the Foundation Center Cooperating Collection at Michigan State.
PANO
PANO is the statewide membership organization serviing and advancing the charitable nonprofit sector through leadership, advocacy, education and services in order to improve the queality of life in Pennsylvania.
Grants, Foundations & Fundraising
Association of Fundraising Professionals
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is the professional assocation of individuals responsible for generating philanthropic support for a wide variety of nonprofit, charitable organizations. Founded in 1960, AFP was formerly the National Society of Fund Raising Executives.
Association of Small Foundations
The Association of Small Foundations (ASF) formed to assist smaller foundations. ASF's mission is to provide information and assistance to those offices having five or fewer persons and a portfolio that includes all aspects of foundation work: public relations, writing letters, cutting checks, mailing and processing grant applications, working with trustees and grantees, managing assets, tax matters, etc.
Community Foundations By State
These foundations are public charities, since they develop broad support from many unrelated donors with a wide range of charitable interests in a specific community. In addition to making grants, they serve as a resource for grant information and broker training and technical assistance for local nonprofits.
Community Foundations For Pennsylvania
Welcome to the Community Foundations for Pennsylvania website. We are pleased to offer this resource regarding community foundations and the work that they do across the Commonwealth.
Council on Foundations
The Council on Foundations is a membership organization that serves the public good by promoting and enhancing responsible and effective philanthropy.
Federal Funding Tools & Information Sources
A list of online resources for federal funding maintained by the Michigan State University Libraries. It includes federal funding databases, newsletters and agency web sites.
The Foundation Center
The Center is the nation's leading authority on institutional philanthropy dedicated to serving grantseekers, grantmakers, researchers, policymakers,the media, and the general public. Nonprofit Sector Information &News - Annotated listing of many nonprofit resources on the web by topic areas: General, Membership Organizations, Publications and Newsgroups.Excellent compilation of the leading nonprofit information sources.
Foundations Online
A Directory of Charitable Grantmakers. You can browse the foundation directory, pick a listed foundation, search any foundation's information page or search any foundation's home page.
Grants and Funding Web Resources
An extensive listing of Grant Resources.
Grants and Fundraising Portal
A portal for Grants and Fundraising through FUNDSNET services.com. Information on fundraising, grantwriting, and links to government, international and community funders. Includes Foundations Online and childrens foundations as well as grant information for the arts, enviroment, education and women.
Grantproposal.com
Aesthetics & Technicalities for grant writers. Covering Inquiry letters, Proposals, & Research. Grantproposal.com provides free resources for both advance grantwriting consultatns and inexperienced nonprofit staff. This site is designed for nonprofit organizations. Includes advice from funders, hundreds of tips, and how to get started.
Grantstation
Grantstation is a comprehensive resource for private grants awarded in the United States. Through a fee-based membership, grantseekers can use tools and resources to access current and in-depth research on all types of funders, educational guides, fundraising trends, and networking opportunities.
Guidestar
The Web site of Philanthropic Research, Inc. (PRI), promoting philanthropy by helping donors, institutional funders, and charities become more informed,effective, and efficient. Search GuideStar's database of more than 850,000 IRS-recognized nonprofit organizations. It's free. Nonprofit Resources - Web Sites of Interest to Nonprofit Organizations including:General Nonprofit Resources, Career, Fund-raising, Vendors for Online Giving,Individual Donor and Institutional Funder Resources, International, Legal,Regulatory and Public Policy, Management Support, News, Listservs, Research, State Charities Officials, Technology, and Volunteering/Volunteer Management.
MSU Libraries
An extensive listing of resources for Grant Information and related material. This is a collection based in an Academic setting. However it is worth investigation when using Grant Information.
Welcome to TGCI
TGCI was founded in 1972 to offer grantsmanship training and low-cost publications to nonprofit organizations and government agencies.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
This web site gives you access to a database of all Federal programs available to State and local governments; federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi-public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals.
Federal Funding Tools & Information Sources
A list of online resources for federal funding maintained by the Michigan State University Libraries. It includes federal funding databases, newsletters and agency web sites.
HRSA Grant Opportunities
HRSA (Health Resources and Service Administration) directs programs that improve the Nation's health. This Federal Register version lists HRSA's competitive grant offerings. Updates will also be posted on this Web site. For more information, e-mail the HRSA Grants Application Center at <hrsagac@hrsa.gov>.
Tax Exempt Organizations
Types of Tax-Exempt Organizations. The major classifications of organizations that might qualify to be recognized by the IRS as exempt from Federal income tax.
Business & Nonprofit Management
Annual Reports Library
Use this page as a resource for finding and evaluating Annual Reports.
Alliance Resource Center
The Alliance is dedicated to building and transferring knowledge related to nonprofit management and governance. hundreds of resources to help nonprofit agencies and nonprofit management support professionals. In addition to the resources found here, there is a Provider Search for management support resources.
Big Dog's Leadership Page
Links - Part of the 'Big Dog's' site described in Management and Leadershipsection. Lots of links to home pages on many management/leadership topics.
Free Management Library
Free Management Library - Comprehensive and practical materials in management. Easy access to 27 topics in an extensive and detailed information resource. One of the best places to go for free downloadable materials,booklets, policies, examples and other items for nonprofit staff and volunteers.
Internet Nonprofit Center
Information for and about nonprofits; including a great FAQ on a wide range of topics by subject area (organization, management, regulation,resources, development). Also a link to the Unified Registration Statement (URS) an effort to consolidate information and data requirements of all states that require registration of nonprofit organizations performing charitable solicitations within their jurisdictions.
Milano Nonprofit Management Knowledge Hub
A free, peer reviewed site providing links to useful web sites, resources and full-text articles for leaders and managers of nonprofit organizations,and researchers of nonprofit management.
National Center for NonProfit Boards
Board Source, formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards, offers practical information, tools, training, and leadership development for board members of nonprofit organizations worldwide. Through programs and services, Board Source helps build strong and effective nonprofit boards,offering small foundations a variety of publications, consulting services,and a free board information center.
PANO
PANO is the statewide membership organization servicing and advancing the charitable nonprofit sector through leadership, advocacy, education and services in order to improve the quality of life in Pennsylvania.
Starting a Nonprofit - Society for Nonprofit Organizations
Chronicle of Philanthropy
The Chronicle of Philanthropy is the newspaper of the nonprofit world. It is the No. 1 news source, in print and online, for charity leaders, fund raisers, grant makers, and other people involved in the philanthropic enterprise.
Foundation News & Commentary Index
Foundation News & Commentary embodies and promotes the goals of the Council on Foundations, serving as a vehicle for information, ideas,analysis and commentary relevant to effective grantmaking. Enhancing understanding of organized philanthropy. by grantseekers, policymakers,opinion leaders and the society at large, directed primarily toward the trustees and staff of donor organizations.
Nonprofit Times
Site of the leading business publication for Nonprofit Management. Includes current and older editions as well as special reports.
Center for Venture Philanthropy
The CVP was launched in 1999, to create an environment where community donors could collaborate and drive positive change in our communities. Using a venture capital model, investors base "social venture funding" on results-oriented business plans.
New Profit
New Profit is a national venture philanthropy fund designed to provide the necessary resources for social entrepreneurs to achieve their visions. We provide multi-year financial and strategic support to a portfolio of organizations focused on a range of issues from childhood literacy and college access to workforce development and civic engagement.
Venture Philanthropy Guide
VenturePhilanthropyGuide.org is a navigational map which charts the Who, What, Why, When and Where to the world of venture philanthropy.
Venture Philanthropy Partners
Venture Philanthropy Partners (VPP), a philanthropic investment organization, is working to improve the lives of children from low-income communities. We help strengthen nonprofit organizations. Offering significant management expertise and other non-finanical resources that are too rarely available to nonprofits, and to help increase the effectiveness and the flow of capital, talent, and other resources to nonprofit organizations meeting the core needs of children.
Community Wealth Ventures
Community Wealth Ventures helps nonprofit organizations design and build revenue-generating ventures with the goal of increasing their financial self-sufficiency and capacity to deliver services.
Ashoka: Innovators for the Public
Ashoka's mission is to shape a citizen sector that is entrepreneurial, productive and globally integrated, and to develop the profession of social entrepreneurship around the world. Ashoka identifies and invests in leading social entrepreneurs-extraordinary individuals with unprecedented ideas for change in their communities - supporting them, their ideas and institutions through all phases of their careers. Ashoka Fellows benefit from being part of the global Fellowship for life.
Echoing Green
Launches in 1987,Echoing Green's mission is to spark social change by identifying, investing and supporting the world's most exceptional emerging leaders and the organizations they launch. To date, Echoing Green has invested over $22 million in seed and start up grants to almost 400 social entrepreneurs and their innovative organizations.
The Partnership on Nonprofit Ventures
The Partnership on Nonprofit ventures is a major initiative at the Yale School of Management focusing on social entrepreneurship in the nonprofit sector.
Network For Good
The AOL Foundation 'one-stop helping' website for donors who want tomake contributions, research charities and volunteer for organizations.Also, for nonprofits, a link to resources on implementing technology, and relevant articles on current events impacting the nonprofit sector. Several industry leaders assisted with this mega-site.
Idealist
Action Without Borders – Global clearinghouse of nonprofit and volunteering resources.
