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Resources
The following is a list of selected links about philanthropy and nonprofits.
Associated Grant Makers the regional association of grantmakers serving New England.
Chronicle of Philanthropy a biweekly newspaper covering the nonprofit field.
www.catalogueforphilanthropy.org
The Catalogue for Philathropy is published annually and highlights effective nonprofits in Massachusetts.
Council on Foundations provides extensive information and publications to help those involved with either a private foundation or community foundation.
Foundation Center provides information on finding funders, funding trends, and training opportunities, provides access to Philanthropy News Digest and has an excellent FAQ section.
Giving New England a resource to encourage giving in New England.
Guidestar national database listing U.S. charities and their financial information.
Independent Sector
Leave a Legacy
National Charities Information Bureau provides reports and evaluations of specific charities.
National Center for Charitable Statistics a national repository of data on the nonprofit field.
The Newtithing Group and research organization committed to increasing charitable giving.
Planned Giving Design Center technical information for professional advisors.
Alliance for Nonprofit Management is a membership organization dedicated to "raising the bar on quality." It sponsors a national conference, an electronic newsletter, Pulse!, and has a FAQ section where you can get information on matters ranging from board development to risk management.
BoardSource is a nonprofit organization dedicating to improving the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations by strengthening their boards of directors. It provides a number of services and programs, publishes excellent materials on governance, and, in cooperation with CompassPoint Nonprofit Services, publishes Board Café (see above).
Genie.org is part of the family of services offered by CompassPoint Nonprofit Services in San Francisco. Excellent information on all aspects of nonprofit management in the FAQ section. The electronic newsletter, Board Cafe, and its archives may be accessed here. Links to other web resources and publications. See also CompassPoint Nonprofit Services, www.compasspoint.org.
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations is a group of foundation professionals dedicated to helping organizations fulfill their missions through a blend of sound management, strong governance and a persistent rededication to achieving results. Resources and events are listed on this web site.
Helping.org helps people find volunteer and giving opportunities in their own communities and beyond. It also provides comprehensive online resources and tools to help nonprofits integrate the power of the Internet into their strategic planning and to organize, recruit, fundraise and publicize their mission and successes online.
Institute for Nonprofit Organization Management at the University of San Francisco a variety of helpful resources including periodicals, education programs, career resources, and funding issues.
Internet Nonprofit Center is a project of the Evergreen State Society of Seattle, Washington. It offers comprehensive information for and about nonprofit organizations in the United States. This site is the place to go for information on any and all questions regarding nonprofits.
Josseybass.com a leading publisher of books and manuals for nonprofit managers.
Management Assistance Program in Minneapolis-St. Paul hosts "The Free Management Library." It is a complete, highly integrated library for nonprofits and for-profits. Everything from starting an organization to social entrepreneurship can be found here.
Massachusetts Attorney General’s Public Charities Division has filing requirements and a variety of helpful publications.
Nonprofit Risk Management Center is dedicated to helping community-serving nonprofits control risk so that they can achieve their missions. The Center provides a range of services, including publications, training and technical assistance.
The nonprofit technology portal attracts thousands of visitors daily, sponsors TechSoup.org, a site that offers information about technology planning and strategy.
Third Sector New England’s magazine, The Nonprofit Quarterly, provides nonprofit leaders at every level, paid or voluntary, a forum to exchange innovative ideas and informational resources so that they can more fully realize their organizations’ missions.
TransitionGuides is a collaborative association of leading Executive Transition Management consultants. Their approach dramatically raises the odds of a successful leadership change, one that builds organizational capacity. You can register here for the e-newsletter, TransitionLeader.
national.unitedway.org/outcomes/
United Way of America provides outcome measurement resources.
Associated Grant Makers . Go to Links. Click Technical Assistance.
CompassPoint Nonprofit Services: Consultants on Tap - How to Hire and Work with Consultants.
Nonprofit Support Center at Greater Worcester Community Foundation. Spiral-bound. $7.50 per copy or available for use at the Foundation office.
Barbara Kibbe and Fred Setterberg for the David and Lucille Packard Foundation, Succeeding with Consultants (New York: The Foundation Center, 1992).
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving - Go to Nonprofit Support Program. Click Consultants.
Management Consulting Services - Go to Quick Resouce Links. Click Management Consulting Services. Click Find a Consultant.