Resources for Nonprofits

Running or starting a nonprofit is hard work. My hat is off to you and the fifteen hats you've worn today as a nonprofit leader.

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There are so many resources out there to help nonprofits meet their missions that no one could list them all. Here are a few that I like to share with people who are seeking information.* Think critically, use what you need, and let your curiosity lead to learning.

 

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Starting and Managing Nonprofits

• NC Center for Nonprofits: Our ally uniting the sector in NC

• National Council of Nonprofits: The national convener for the sector

• HandsOn NWNC: Serving the NC Triad's nonprofits and volunteers

• Nonprofit.ist: One of their many articles on starting a nonprofit

• 4 Modules to Start and Build a Nonprofit (Dr. Bev Browning and Holly Rustick)

• When to hire a grant writer

 

Fund Development 

• The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)

• Grant Professionals Association

• Funding for Good

• Gail Perry Group

• Klein and Roth Consulting

• DH Leonard Consulting

• Candid

• Nonprofit Association of Oregon: Makes many materials free for non-members

• Willamette Valley Development Officers: free courses and resources

• Myths and misunderstandings about grants

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Other Resources

• TechSoup: Free or discounted technology resources and sound advice

• W.K. Kellogg Logic Model Development Guide

• Candid Location Finder (previously the Foundation Center)

• Vu Le's Nonprofit AF, where humor helps us speak the truth in the nonprofit sector

 

* This list is provided for informational purposes only. I receive no compensation for any of these links and am not responsible for broken links, information on other websites, or services provided by any group referred to here. Use my website form to tell me about other links you think I should add.