Links

About.com's Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
http://nonprofit.about.com
An updated collection of interesting nonprofit links and articles

Alliance for Nonprofit Management
http://allianceonline.org
A professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to improving the management and governance capacity of nonprofits

Association of Fundraising Professionals
http://www.afpnet.org
A professional association for the fundraising profession, formerly the National Society of Fundraising Executives

Benton Foundation's Best Practice Toolkit
http://www.benton.org/index.php?q=publibrary#toolkits
Tools to help nonprofits make effective use of communications and information technology

Board Cafe
http://www.boardcafe.org
Free monthly electronic newsletter written for Board members and Executive Directors

BoardSource
http://www.boardsource.org
Resources for board members and organizations, including a large bookstore

Bobby
http://www.cast.org/bobby
Helps Web page authors identify and repair significant barriers to access by individuals with disabilities. Has a free online evaluation tool

California Association of Nonprofits
http://www.canonprofits.org
A statewide membership association for the purpose of protecting, strengthening, and promoting nonprofit organizations in the state

CompuMentor
http://www.compumentor.org
Technical help, including a software discount program for nonprofits

Council of Better Business Bureaus
http://www.bbb.org
A watchdog site that includes the Philanthropic Advisory Service, with reports on most-asked questions about charities and other soliciting organizations.

Council on Foundations
http://www.cof.org
Promotes knowledge, growth and action in philanthropy

Energize
http://www.energizeinc.com
Portal on volunteer management, including books, links, articles, interviews and more

Foundation Center
http://www.fdncenter.org
Digest of fundraising news, grant maker information, an online library, and a marketplace of fundraising-related books, CD-ROM's and seminars

Foundation News & Commentary
http://www.cof.org/foundationnews
An online publication of nonprofit news and opinion, published by the Council on Foundations

GuideStar
http://www.guidestar.org
Information about specific nonprofit organizations, including financial reports

HandsNet
http://www.handsnet.org
Promotes information sharing, cross-sector collaboration and advocacy among individuals and organizations working on a broad range of public interest issues

Helping.org Nonprofit Resources
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

Hurwit & Associates
http://www.hurwitassociates.com
Nonprofit law resource library, including state-by-state filing and compliance requirements, tax exemption, UBIT, intermediate sanctions and more.

IdeaEncore Network
http://ideaencore.com
An on-line peer-to-peer learning marketplace (like Amazon or eBay) for nonprofits and those who support them to share, sell, and buy all types and forms of practical tools, templates and information assets.

Idealist
http://www.idealist.org
A global directory of nonprofit-related information, including products, services, publications, and events

Iknow
http://www.iknow.org
A clearinghouse for links to web sites on nonprofit information

Internet Nonprofit Center
http://www.nonprofits.org
Find answers with the Nonprofit FAQ and search IRS files with the Nonprofit Locator

Internal Revenue Service
http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/charities/index.html
What you need to know if your organization plans to apply for tax exemption

Legal Handbook for Volunteers
http://iciclesoftware.com/vlh
Online edition of the Volunteer's Legal Handbook

LitLamp
http://www.litlamp.com
Post sponsorship opportunities in listings used by corporate marketers

Management Assistance Program for Nonprofits
http://www.mapfornonprofits.org
The Free Management Library is a great resource, with templates and materials for nonprofit managers

Managing a Nonprofit in a For-Profit World
http://www.kdv.com/articles.html
This library of nonprofit management tips includes new regulations, tax legislation, UBIT, finance, nonprofit & HR management, fund raising, and technology compliance

MediaNet
http://www.internetnewsbureau.com/medianet
A web-based tutorial for media and public relations on the Internet, with discussion, examples, articles, resource lists, and links covering the range of online media and PR

Nonportal
http://www.nonportal.org
An array of nonprofit resource providers to share their information

Nonprofit Directions
http://www.nonprofitdirections.org
Weekly postings of nonprofit jobs in Southern California. Published by the Center for Nonprofit Management in Los Angeles.

Nonprofit Express
http://www.npxpress.com
A gateway to news about philanthropy and the nonprofit sector

Nonprofit Gateway
http://www.nonprofit.gov
A network of links to Federal government information and services

Nonprofit Matrix
http://www.nonprofitmatrix.com
An online guide to commercial Application Service Providers that serve the nonprofit sector

Nonprofit Genie
http://www.genie.org
FAQs on topics such as board development, entrepreneurism, Federal Form 990, financial management, fiscal sponsorship, fundraising, planning, technology, and volunteers

Nonprofit Online News
http://www.gilbert.org/news
summaries of the latest news, interviews, links, and tech trends

Nonprofit Risk Management Center
http://www.nonprofitrisk.org
Publications, a newsletter, a library, consulting and audits to help minimize risks for nonprofit staff and volunteers

Nonprofit Tech
http://www.nonprofit-tech.org
Tips and tricks, a technology forum, software recommendations for Mac and windows, among other resources

Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network
http://www.nten.org
Connecting and supporting individuals and organizations who empower nonprofits to use technology to achieve their missions

Nonprofit Times
http://www.nptimes.com
Selected articles from this monthly national magazine for nonprofits

Nonprofit Universe
http://www.grantscape.com
An information site for nonprofit professionals from Aspen Publishers, includes nonprofit news headlines, grant giver of the week

NPower
http://www.npower.org
Offers assessment and planning, hands-on assistance, skills-building classes, technology library, and technology volunteers

NPO Tech
http://www.npotech.org
Nonprofit technology news

NPWorks
http://www.npworks.org
San Diego's FREE online nonprofit job bank. List job opportunities or search for a nonprofit job.

Philanthropy News Network
http://pnnonline.org
Philanthropy news updates daily

Philanthropy Search
http://www.philanthropysearch.com
A gateway to the online world of philanthropy, charity, and the nonprofit sector on the web

Points of Light Foundation
http://www.pointsoflight.org
Information on volunteerism and volunteer program management

Proposal Writing Internet Resources
http://www.library.wisc.edu/libraries/Memorial/grants/proposal.htm
These hints, guides, and sample proposals will help first-time grant seekers of all kinds get the ball rolling

Strategic Technology
http://www.summitcollaborative.com/strategic_technology.html
Dynamic planning for nonprofit organizational effectiveness

Tech Soup
http://www.techsoup.org
A portal for all topics dealing with nonprofits and technology

TechSalsa
http://www.techsalsa.org
San Diego nonprofits' one-stop resource to finding the local technology resources they need, including local events and training.

Visionaries
http://www.visionaries.org
A nonprofit that produces a nationally broadcast public television series highlighting the work of nonprofits across the globe creating media projects that are tools of service

Volunteer Match
http://www.volunteermatch.org
Thousands of volunteer opportunity listings

Volunteer Today!
http://www.volunteertoday.org
Monthly Web magazine that covers volunteer recruitment, training and recognition, the latest news, and links to valuable resources