General Resources

• Alliance for Nonprofit Management - the professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to improving the management and governance capacity of nonprofits - to assist nonprofits in fulfilling their mission.
• Association of Small Foundations - "a membership organization of 3,000 foundations with few or no staff. We provide our members with peer learning opportunities, targeted resources, and a collective voice in and beyond the philanthropic community. "
• The BBB Wise Giving Alliance Standards - These standards "were developed to assist donors in making sound giving decisions and to foster public confidence in charitable organizations. The standards seek to encourage fair and honest solicitation practices, to promote ethical conduct by charitable organizations and to advance support of philanthropy."
• Board Source (formally the National Center for Nonprofit Boards) - An organization that works with both board members and staff to strengthen nonprofit boards.
• Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy - (CNP) conducts and disseminates research on the role and impact of nonprofit organizations and philanthropy.
• CompassPoint - "a consulting, research, and training organization providing nonprofits with management tools, strategies, and resources to lead change in their communities" Tip: The Research and Publications tab offers a lot of free information on Board Development and Foundation management.
• Council on Foundations - "Our mission is to provide the opportunity, leadership and tools needed by philanthropic organizations to expand, enhance and sustain their ability to advance the common good. Over 2,000 grantmaking foundations and giving programs worldwide are members of the Council on Foundations." Tip: Although this is a membership organization the web site provides a lot of free information and training. Click the Learn tab to learn about basics in grantmaking, foundations and best practices.
• The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers - "a national network of local leaders and organizations across the United States that support effective charitable giving. The Forum’s network focuses on the philanthropy of the city, state, and multi-state areas of the U.S. and encompasses 32 regional associations of grantmakers."
• Foundation Advocacy Initiative - This project of the Alliance for Justice "is committed to assisting foundations to understand and navigate the tax regulations to enable them to support advocacy."
• The Foundation Center - "the nation's leading authority on philanthropy, connecting nonprofits and the grantmakers supporting them to tools they can use and information they can trust. " Tip: Offers a subscription based service to
  research grantmakers.
• Foundation In a Box - " a collaboration of almost 90 authors and publishers. The materials were evaluated and selected by a group of foundation managers, nonprofit professionals and expert consultants under the coordination
  of the Association of Small Foundations."
• GrantCraft - A project of the Ford Foundation, this Web site offers grantmakers tools, tips and techniques for effective grantmaking. GrantCraft offers guides, videos, and case studies that present the practitioner's view of philanthropy.
• Grantmaking School - "offers the first university-based program for teaching the techniques and ethics of advanced grantmaking specifically to foundation grantmaking professionals. We craft our curriculum to meet the practical
  needs of experienced grantmakers on topics such as strategic grantmaking, due diligence, ethics and accountability."
• Grantstation - "comprehensive database of private grantmakers, daily updates on federal grant announcements, and links to government grantmakers in your state." Tip: One a year for the past two years, Techsoup has partnered with Grantstation to offer the subscription for significantly reduced rates.
• Guide for Foundations on Self-Dealing
• Guidestar - Database of 650,000 nonprofits, independent foundations and grantmaking public charities, resource exchange center, updated news, and much more. 990 and PF-990 forms are available to the public.
• Hurwit & Associates - The Web site for this legal counsel of philanthropy and nonprofits provides free information and FAQs on topics like starting a nonprofit, governance and bylaws, restricted funds, advocacy and much more.
• Independent Sector - "serves as the premier meeting ground for the leaders of America's charitable and philanthropic sector. Since our founding in 1980, we have sponsored ground-breaking research, fought for public policies that support a dynamic, independent sector, and created unparalleled resources so staff, boards, and volunteers can improve their organizations and better serve their communities."
• IRS Tax Information
• National Center for Charitable Statistics - "national clearinghouse of data on the nonprofit sector in the United States. NCCS is a program of the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy (CNP) at the Urban Institute. "
• Nonprofit Good Practice Guide - "capturing, organizing, disseminating and promoting the use of knowledge in the nonprofit sector." A project of the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership.
• Non-profit Guides - "grantwriting tools for non-profit organizations"
• Philanthropy Roundtable - "a national association of individual donors, foundation trustees and staff, and corporate giving officers. The Roundtable attracts independent donors who benefit from being part of an organization dedicated to helping them achieve their charitable objectives"

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