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Nonprofit Resources

Communications

 

Facebook Social Good: Facebook provides nonprofits with a number of resources, including instructions and tips to help you engage supporters, reach new audiences, and raise funds. Learn More

 

Conservation

 

Conservatree: This website is for organizations seeking high-quality, environmentally friendly paper. It includes tips on how to reduce your paper use, choose the right grade, and source in a cost-efficient manner. Learn More

 

Capacity Building

 

BoardSource: BoardSource is a resource for excellence in nonprofit governance, as well as board and staff leadership. It details best practices for board recruitment, transparency, and advocacy. Learn More

NEW: This organization enhances nonprofit organizational effectiveness through a broad range of services and resources, including workshops and trainings, consulting, leadership development and coaching, bookkeeping, and IT support solutions. Learn More

Support Center: Support Center provides a number of resources to nonprofit leaders and social innovators on organizational navigation, executive transitions, professional development, and strategy and management. Learn More

TechSoup: TechSoup is a match-making site for nonprofits seeking technology products and technical assistance. Their site also includes articles and webinars about the latest technology solutions. Learn More

National Council of Nonprofits | Organizational Self-Assessment Tools: These tools promote the critical evaluation essential for achieving and maintaining effectiveness within your organization. The feedback allows you to understand what works and what doesn’t, and to adjust your strategies to have the biggest impact. Learn More

 

Finance and Accounting

 

Fiscal Management Associates: FMA specializes in strengthening the financial muscle of nonprofit organizations through consulting and training in operations and fiscal management. Learn More

The Wallace Foundation Knowledge Center: This page houses resources for nonprofit financial management, including guides on topics such as budget development, managing cash flow, governance, and addressing financial uncertainty. Learn More

 

Nonprofits and the Philanthropic Sector

 

Candid: Foundation Center and GuideStar have joined to form Candid, an organization that helps you research, find funding, explore issues, tell your story, and stay current on philanthropy related news. Learn More

GuideStar: GuideStar is the world’s largest source of information on nonprofits. With complete, up-to-date data on thousands of organizations, you can research other nonprofits, learn from them, and build connections. Learn More

Philanthropy University: This online learning platform provides free training and networking to social impact organizations. Learn about stakeholder engagement strategy, fundraising, project management, effective partnership, and more. Learn More

 

Risk Management and Disaster Response

 

Disaster Philanthropy Playbook: The Playbook is a compilation of philanthropic strategies, practices, and lessons that help communities—especially their vulnerable populations—improve their disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Learn More

Nonprofits Insurance Alliance: NIA provides a stable source of liability insurance for the nonprofit sector in 32 states, and assists its members with programs, tools, and training that minimize their risk and protect their resources. Learn More

Philanthropy News Digest Infographic: Discover the 11 questions nonprofits should ask to assess their risk management practices. Learn More

Stanford Social Innovation Review | A Call for Nonprofit Risk Management: This article provides guidance about when and how a nonprofit should adopt a risk management program and what that entails. Learn More

Is this list missing an important resource? We welcome your suggestions.