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Non Profit Resources

There is a wealth of information and resources available on the internet with regard to the creation, operation and management of a non profit organization. The following is a list of resources which you may find useful:

• FirstGov for Non Profits: This is a US Government resource which provides information and assistance to non profit organizations, including grants and funding information. You can access this site at http://www.usa.gov/Business/Nonprofit.shtm.
• National Council of Nonprofits: This organization is the network of state and regional nonprofit associations serving more than 20,000 member organizations. By linking local nonprofit organizations across the nation through state associations, the National Council helps small and midsize non profits manage and lead more effectively, collaborate and exchange solutions, and achieve greater impact in their communities. The state mission of the National Council is to advance the vital role and capacity of the non profit sector in civil society and supports and gives voice to state and regional associations of nonprofit organizations. You can access their site at http://www.councilofnonprofits.org/.
• Alliance for Non Profit Management: This is a professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to improving the management and governance capacity of non profits. Among other things, the Alliance convenes a major annual conference, networks colleagues year-end online and provides member discounts on books and other publications. You can visit their site at http://www.allianceonline.org/.
• Nonprofit Risk Management Center: The Nonprofit Risk Management Center was established in 1990 to provide assistance and resources for community-serving nonprofit organizations. As a nonprofit itself, the Center is uniquely positioned to understand and respond to questions with practical, affordable suggestions for controlling risks that threaten a nonprofit’s ability to accomplish its mission. The stated mission of the Center is to help nonprofits cope with uncertainty. The Center’s site can be accessed at http://nonprofitrisk.org/.
• The Foundation Center: The Foundation Center is a national nonprofit service organization recognized as the nation’s leading authority on organized philanthropy, connecting nonprofits and the grantmakers supporting them to tools they can use and information they can trust. Its audiences include grantseekers, grantmakers, researchers, policymakers, the media and the general public. The Center maintains the most comprehensive database on U.S. grantmakers and their grants and provides other valuable philanthropy resources and information. The Foundation Center’s site can be accessed at http://foundationcenter.org/.
• Guidestar: This organization is the source of information about nonprofit organizations in the United States. You can find a wealth of information about non profit organizations through Guidestar by visiting http://www.guidestar.org/.
• Board Source: BoardSource is dedicated to the public good by building exceptional nonprofit boards and inspiring board service. You can access this site at http://www.boardsource.org/.