Nonprofit Resources

CompassPoint Nonprofit Services is a nonprofit training, consulting and research organization with offices in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. It offers a broad range of services and helps nonprofits with the management tools, concepts and strategies necessary to shape change in their communities. Check out its web links, many of which are listed below.

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

Board Café
Free monthly electronic newsletter written for Board members and Executive Directors.

Board Source
BoardSource, formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards, touts itself as the premier resource for practical information, tools and best practices, training, and leadership development for board members of nonprofit organizations worldwide.”

Capaciteria
A peer-rated searchable directory of capacity building resources for nonprofits.

Charity Channel
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.

Citizen Speak
A free email advocacy service for grassroots organizations.

Community Technology Center Network
A national, nonprofit 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.

Eactivist
A web portal that lists recent online advocacy events such as email and fax campaigns, petitions, and more.

Iknow
A clearinghouse for links to web sites on nonprofit information. You can search these links by topic or by keyword.

Internet Nonprofit Center
This site is packed with news and innovative programs. Search IRS files with the Nonprofit Locator, and find answers with the Nonprofit FAQ.

Internal Revenue Service
What you need to know if your organization plans to apply for tax exemption.

Internet Nonprofit Center
Monthly topics of interest and "The Nonprofit Files," a collection of useful FAQs.

Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

This Kansas City-based foundation loves entrepreneurial activity.

Knowledge Exchange Center
A website with a diverse selection of news, funding information, and resources for Rhode Island's nonprofit sector.

Management Assistance Program for Nonprofits
Templates and materials for nonprofit managers.

Nonprofit Gateway
A network of links to Federal government information and services.

Nonprofit Genie
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.

Nonprofit Good Practice Guide
Key information designed to help anyone manage a nonprofit organization efficiently and effectively.

Nonprofit Risk Management Center
Provides assistance and resources for community-serving nonprofit organizations

Opportunity NOCs (Nonprofit Organization Classifieds)
National, online classifieds for jobs in the nonprofit sector.

Panel on the Nonprofit Sector
Formed by the Independent Sector, the Panel is an independent effort by charities and foundations to ensure that the nonprofit community remains a vibrant and healthy part of American society.

Social Venture Partners
Entrepreneurs and businesspeople unite with nonprofits to encourage innovation and strong management skills. There’s probably a chapter near you.

Stanford Social Innovation Review
A professional publication for nonprofit executives.

Jobs in the Nonprofit Sector

Chronicle of Philanthropy (www.philanthropy.com/jobs.dir/jobsmain.htm). I hope your local library keeps the print edition of this Variety-like publication of all things philanthropic. Great want ad section, but jobs are mostly for fundraisers. See About Giving and Getting.

Idealist (www.idealist.org).

Nonprofit Career Network (www.nonprofitcareer.com).