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Internet Resources for Nonprofits
The Internet has placed more resources
at grantseekers’ fingertips than ever before. Below is a
sampling of the information that can be accessed the Web.
Other areas in the Looking for a Grant
area of this site also include links to resources.
The
Foundation Center
This comprehensive site includes a Grantmaker
Information directory includes links to thousands of
grantmaker Web sites, a short course in proposal writing, an
online library, and links to other Internet resources.
Philanthropy News Network Online
Philanthropy News Network Online information and resources
to nonprofit organizations.
The
Chronicle of Philanthropy
This Web site offers a summary of current issue of The
Chronicle, links to other Web sites and a variety of other
information.
Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
This Web site has links to funding directories around the
Northwest (including the
Philanthropy Northwest Member Directory), and
information on hiring a fundraising consultant.
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Look here for links to national resources as well as for the
contact information for your local branch. This site also
features a long list of FAQs on grantwriting and
fundraising.
Technical
Assistance for Community Service
Offering trainings and publications, TACS has become an
indispensable resource in the Northwest. Their Web site
includes a a very useful FAQ area, covering many aspects of
nonprofit management.
Chronicle of
Philanthropy Technology Guide
The Chronicle has complied a thorough list of resources
to help nonprofits with their technology needs.
Hurwit &
Associates
The Web site for this legal counsel of philanthropy and
nonprofits is loaded with information and FAQs on topics
like starting a nonprofit, governance and bylaws, restricted
funds, advocacy and much more.
David
Lamb’s Prospect Research Page
Mr. Lamb has spend many years researching prospects online,
and shares his links with you on this page. This site is a
great portal to useful Web sites, including databases, tips
on finding what you’re looking for, and much more.
Guidestar
A searchable database of more than 640,000 nonprofit
organizations in the U.S.
Nonprofit Resource Center
A site designed for managers, board members, and
volunteers of nonprofit organizations, as well as people
interested in forming new organizations. This site has an
endless list of FAQs about nonprofit management.
Alliance for Justice
The Nonprofit Advocacy Project of the Alliance for
Justice works to give tax exempt organizations a better
understanding of the laws that govern their participation in
and affectation of the policy process. The Web site includes
technical assistance, and plain-language legal guides.
The
Grantmanship Center
Since 1972, TGCI has been offering workshop and seminars
on grantwriting and research. This site takes their work to
the Internet, offering links to funding resources around the
country.
Fundsnet Services
This Web site offers many links to free information and
resources, in addition to fee-based services available to
grantseekers.
The Roberts
Enterprise Development Fund
A list of nonprofits involved in enterprise creation as
well as other good nonprofit resources.
www.IKNOW.org
This site for nonprofits is a portal to information all over
the Web for fund raising, nonprofit management, and many
other issues.
Other resources include:
Action Without Borders
The Alliance
The
Benton Foundation
Charity Channel
Council on
Foundations
Leader to Leader Institute
Volunteer Match
Independent Sector
Board Source
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Nonprofit Managers Library
Grantseekers should also check out Web
sites listed throughout this area of
the Web site for additional information and resources
related to nonprofit management and fundraising. Many of
them provide technical information as well as online
newsletters, links to other Internet resources, and other
valuable services.
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