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Not-for-profit Organizations
 Websites presented in alphabetical order A Brief History of the YMCA Movement 
 History of the YMCA, or Young Men's Christian Association ("but don't misinterpret this to mean that YMCAs are only for young, Christian men"), founded in London in 1844 "in response to unhealthy social conditions arising in the big cities at the end of the Industrial Revolution." Topics include a discussion of how the YMCA evolved to include women and other faiths; programs; accomplishments; and a biography of founder George Williams. From the YMCA U.S. headquarters. http://www.ymca.net/about_the_ymca/history_of_the_ymca.html Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources Last updated Jun 8, 2006 Free Management Library
Information for "nonprofits and for-profits." Designed "to provide leaders and managers (especially those with very limited resources) basic and practical information about personal, professional and organizational development." Features hundreds of topics, including business planning, customer service, crisis management, and volunteers. http://www.managementhelp.org Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources Last updated Aug 7, 2005 Frequently Asked Questions: How Can I Find Corporate Sponsorship?
Starting point for researching sources for corporate sponsorship of nonprofit organizations. Describes books, articles, and online sources, and gives example of useful search terms. From the Foundation Center. http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/faqs/html/sponsor.html Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources Last updated Feb 9, 2007 GuideStar: The National Database of Nonprofit Organizations
Information on the programs and finances of more than 850,000 American IRS-registered 501(c)nonprofit organizations that may accept tax-deductible contributions. "GuideStar's search engine allows you to search for an organization by keyword or name, activity, city, state, zip code, nonprofit type, revenue range, employer identification number, or NTEE code." The site also maintains resources for nonprofits and for donors. http://www.guidestar.org/ Topics: Business, Business, Charity & Nonprofit Resources Last updated Nov 19, 2003 Idealist.org
A searchable directory of nearly 50,000 nonprofit organizations in over 160 countries. Individuals can find jobs, volunteer opportunities, internships, programs, campaigns, and events. Nonprofit and community-based organizations can find consultants, freelancers, and other resources. Available in English, Spanish, and French. From the nonprofit organization Action Without Borders, whose mission is "to find practical solutions to social and environmental problems, in a spirit of generosity and mutual respect." http://www.idealist.org/ Topics: Business, Business, Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Education, Job Listings Last updated Dec 6, 2004 Idealist.org: The Nonprofit FAQ
FAQ containing "questions and answers about nonprofit organizations exchanged on the Internet since 1994." Categories cover organization, management, regulation, resources, and development. http://www.idealist.org/if/idealist/en/FAQ/Nonprofit/Home/default?sid=77839158-163-UIe Topics: Business, Business, Charity & Nonprofit Resources Last updated Nov 9, 2006 Literature of the Nonprofit Sector
This offers access to more than 20,000 bibliographic citations, most with abstracts, representing the holdings of the Foundation Center's libraries and other sources. Searchable by author, title, subject/descriptor, journal title, and other access points. Some citations link to a full-text document. From The Foundation Center. http://lnps.fdncenter.org/ Topics: Business, Business, Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Aug 3, 2005 National Center for Charitable Statistics
NCCS is a program of the Urban Institute that develops and disseminates data on nonprofit organizations and their activities. Their Web site includes profiles on nonprofits by U.S. state, several overall statistical fact sheets, and links to other Internet sources for nonprofit organization information. http://nccsdataweb.urban.org/ Topics: Business, Business, Charity & Nonprofit Resources Last updated Jul 27, 2005 National Council of Nonprofits
The NCNA is a "network of 37 established and 15 emerging state and regional associations of nonprofits serving over 22,000 member nonprofits." The site offers a directory of state organizations, updates about state and federal policy and advocacy efforts, a newsletter, a calendar of events, and links to related sites. Some material only available to members. http://www.councilofnonprofits.org/ Topics: Business, Business, Charity & Nonprofit Resources Last updated Sep 15, 2009 Non-Profit Guides: Grant Writing Tools for Non-Profit Organizations
An overview of grant writing, with sample proposal summaries, inquiry letters, cover letters, and applications. The site is "specifically designed to assist established, experienced private and public non-profit organizations and entities. The guides will not assist individuals or start-up organizations." http://www.npguides.org/ Topics: Business, Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Communications, English Language, Money, Writing Last updated Apr 24, 2002 Nonprofit Genie
Provides answers to frequently asked questions on nonprofit management. Some of the topics covered include how to write a mission statement, the key concepts in strategic planning, how to prepare a budget, fundraising software, and when to use an external consultant. Another feature is Consultants Ontap , a database of nonprofit consultants in the San Francisco Bay Area. http://www.genie.org/ Topics: Business, Business, Charity & Nonprofit Resources Last updated Mar 25, 2006 Nonprofit Good Practice Guide
This site offers "articles, standards of practice, resources, and glossaries" for nonprofit management. Topics include fundraising and financial stability, governance, staff development and organizational capacity, accountability and evaluation, volunteer management, communications and marketing, management and leadership, advocacy, and technology. Searchable. From the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership, Grand Valley State University. http://www.npgoodpractice.org/ Topics: Business, Business, Charity & Nonprofit Resources Last updated May 2, 2006 OnPhilanthropy
This site "is a global resource for non-profit and philanthropy professionals. It is free of charge and features several industry-leading e-mail newsletters." Includes news and analysis back to 2001 on topics such as fundraising, marketing, government relations, corporate giving, and foundations. From a U.S. fundraising and philanthropic services company. http://www.onphilanthropy.com Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources Last updated Jun 6, 2006 Opportunity Knocks.org
The heart of this site is the job search. Jobs can be searched by region, state, or keyword. Listings contain job descriptions and application information. Includes briefly annotated lists of other Web nonprofit job listings, career information resources, and a lengthy categorized library of Web based nonprofit resources. http://www.opportunityknocks.org/ Topics: Business, Business, Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Job Listings Last updated Feb 7, 2003 sponsorship.com
This site provides news and analysis about the business benefits of corporate sponsorship of nonprofit organizations. It features free access (after registration) to discussion forums, a job bank, news articles, and surveys. Other material is available for a fee. From a company with a goal of establishing sponsorship "as the fourth arm of marketing, alongside advertising, promotion and public relations." http://www.sponsorship.com Topics: Advertising & Marketing, Business, Charity & Nonprofit Resources Last updated Apr 11, 2006 TechSoup.org: The Technology Place for Nonprofits
This site offers "free information, resources, and support." It features articles and worksheets on technology issues (such as Internet connections and Web building), a listing of donated and discounted technology products, a directory of individuals and organizations that provide technology products and services to nonprofits, discussion boards, and news. Searchable. From a technology assistance agency. http://home.techsoup.org/pages/default.aspx Topics: Business, Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Computers, Computers Last updated Sep 22, 2009 Timeline: The History of the Lighthouse [Philadelphia], 1893-2004
Illustrated history of this nonprofit organization that was founded in 1893 as a settlement house and has provided a variety of family and community services in Philadelphia. Highlights include the "broom brigade" to clean up streets and the first Meals on Wheels program in the U.S. (1954). Timeline is interspersed with significant dates in U.S. history. From The Lighthouse Philadelphia. http://www.lighthousephilly.org/history.htm Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources Last updated Jun 11, 2007 |
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