Fresno Nonprofit Advancement Council
Guide to Nonprofit Internet Resources Our staff frequently updates this page whenever new information becomes available Nonprofit Management – General
Community Tool Box. From the University of Kansas, 6,000 pages of nonprofit tools including how to's on sustainability, community organizing, planning, mission development, etc. Group learning newsletter and an opportunity to join the online learning group and share best practices with others in the field. Free. www.ctb.ku.edu .
EPhilanthropy. Assists NPOs in using the internet to serve. Some information for free, some for a fee (classes and a bookstore). Free articles and Newsletters, a very good Ethics section including a Code of Ethics. www.ephilantrhopy.org
Charity Channel. Lots of information, newsletters, grant alerts, tools, volunteer management. Some information is free, some at very low cost. www.charitychannel.com
Institute for Nonprofit Organization Management at the University of San Francisco. The "Nonprofit Links" section is particularly helpful. www.inom.org .
Nonprofit White Papers. These informative guides or "whitepapers" cover a variety of nonprofit-specific topics.Click on "Nonprofit Resources", then"white papers". www.blackbaud.com
Nonprofit Law Resource Library. Provides legal information on all aspects of nonprofit law. The website is a bit hard to read due to the dark blue background but has good information. www.hurwitassociates.com
The Management Assistance Program for Nonprofits (MAP). They have an excellent "Free management Library". www.mapfornonprofits.org .
Americans for the Arts. www.americansforthearts.org
Urban Institute-Center on Nonprofit & Philanthropy. Sector-wide information on issues, studies, statistics, data and publications. www.urban.org.
About Nonprofits. Good information on a variety of nonprofit topics, current trends in the sector and a free newsletter. www.nonprofit.about.com .
Organizer's Collaborative. Social change issues are addressed, uses of technology, resources and assistance. Training in civic engagement and advocacy. www.organizerscollaborative.org .
Nonprofit Guides. Many good tools including sample budgets, cover letters, letters of inquiry, proposals and a grant writing guide. Also an excellent links page. www.npguides.org
Leader to Leader Institute. Publications, workshops, training and other tools and resources for non-profit leaders. (formerly the Drucker Foundation). www.pfdf.org .
Nonprofit Law. Many resources for nonprofit management including sample contracts, articles of incorporation and bylaws. www.nonprofitlaw.com .
Free Management Library. Complete, highly integrated free library for nonprofits and for-profits. www.managementhelp.org .
Starting a Nonprofit. Links to sites with advice and information about starting a nonprofit organization. www.nonprofit.about.com .
Center for Nonprofit Management. Free downloads of management publications such as “How to start a Nonprofit” and legal resources for nonprofits. www.cnmsocial.org
Idealist.org Nonprofit Center, FAQ on Starting a Nonprofit. Check the home page for many resources, tools and FAQ. Topics include organization, management, regulation, resources and development. FAQ available in English, Spanish and French. www.idealist.org .
Independent Sector. A good source of information, current hot topics in nonprofit. www.independentsector.org .
Compasspoint Nonprofit Services. A
Points of Light Foundation . A good source of articles in nonprofit topics and a page for calculation the value of volunteer hours. www.pointsoflight.org .
National Council of Nonprofit Associations, Resource Links page . Provides a links page with a wide variety of topics of interest to nonprofits, including advocacy, grants, board development, policy issues, and technology. www.ncna.org .
Nonprofit Genie. Part of the Compasspoint website, this site has good, in depth, answers to FAQ regarding all aspects of nonprofit organizations. www.genie.org .
Nonprofit Online Community
The Social Edge. An interactive community of nonprofit organizations and people interested in social issues. Podcasts, blogs, articles and lots of information sharing on the latest trends and issues. www.socialedge.org .
Marketing
About.com on NPMarketing. Resouces to help you market your organization effectively. http://marketing.about.com/od/nonprofitmarketing
Nonprofit Sector Information and Statistics
Childtrends.org. Research and stats on topics related to child/youth needs. A very good site and free. www.childtrends.org
CPANDA. Cultural Policy & Arts National Data Archive. An interactive digital archive of policy-revelant data on the arts and culture." Quick facts about the arts" and essays adressing FAQ. www.cpanda.org
Independent Sector’s Nonprofit Almanac. Answers to many sector-wide questions such as revenue, funding, how many nonprofits organizations there are, etc. Click on the Research button then select the Nonprofit Almanac. www.independentsector.org .
National Center for Charitable Statistics. Stats for nonprofits on a national and statewide level. Many resources based on the Urban Center research. www.nccs.urban.org .
Federal Stats
FedStats provides easy access to statistics and information produced by more than 100 US Federal Government agencies.www.fedstats.gov |
The World-Wide Web Virtual Library: Statistics.Well-organized, comprehensive list of web Statistics resources.www.stat.ufl.edu/vlib/statistics.html |
Statistics: Population, Economic, Crime, Labor, etc. Explore the best statistics resources on the Web at LibrarySpot.com.www.libraryspot.com/statistics.htm |
statistics.com is the leading provider of professional development courses in statistics. Online programs give you regular access to leading experts.www.statistics.com |
California Stats
Statistics on California economics, business, demographics, births, deaths, immigration, education, schools, crime, environment, welfare, ssi, medi-cal.RAND California is a subscription-based service. www.ca.rand.org |
Counting California -Health and Vital Statistics · Housing Characteristics and Costs ... Counting California is a service of the UC Libraries. www.countingcalifornia.cdlib.org |
California QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau Frequently requested statistics for California. ... County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners. www.quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/06000.html |
Provides data on California’s births, deaths, and demographics. Data are presented in various forms (eg, counts, rates, percentages), geographic levels ... |
California Department of Education-Data and statistics collected from California schools and learning support resources to identify trends and educational needs and to measure performance.www.cde.ca.gov/ds/ |
Meriam Library-California Statistics of the Web-Government Documents. *, California Statistics on the Web, * .... California Energy Statistics. Agencies and Government Portals |
UCLA Department of Statistics Home Page
Intended to serve as a resource for not just UCLA but the Southern California statistics community and, to the extent possible, to the Statistics community www.stat.ucla.edu |
Office of California Attorney General - Criminal Justice Statistics Center. |
Rand California - UC Berkeley Only: Statistics include: business & economics; population and ... Include s: California Agricultural Statistics, 1992-2001, ... |
Fresno Stats
Fresno City, California Statistics.www.explorefresno.com/demographics.html |
Fresno Crime Stats-Fresno crime statistics including violent and property crime rates, with murder, rape, assault, arson, larceny, burglary and car theft data reports. |
Fresno County Library- Statistics -Fresno. 2000 Profile of Selected Economic Characteristics- Employment Status, Commuting to Work, Income, Poverty Status. www.fresnolibrary.org/ref/govfedstafrsn.html |
Ag Census - Agricultural Information for Fresno County; Economic Census of Retail Trade - General Statistics: Sales, Payroll, & Employment Fresno County ... |
Infoplease.com-A variety of general stats and information about Fresno www.infoplease.com |
Fresno Financial Statistics. www.homeinsight.com
Grants/Fundraising
Council for Aid to Education. Information on voluntary giving to education, some research information is free, some by subscription or at low cost. www.cae.org .Nonprofit Fundraising/Grants.Several sections to this website with listings of grants ad other fundraising opportunites. www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants
The Art Deadline List. An exhaustive list of opportunities in the arts. Listed by deadline date, this web page includes competitions, grants, scholarships, fellowships, jobs, and internships in the arts. A great deal of information for free, some information by paid subscription only. www.artdeadlinelist.com
Association of Fundraising Professionals. Information on nonprofit fundraising, issues related to revenue generation and training events. www.afpnet.org .
Nonprofit.gov. Provides links to goverment websites, including those for federal and state grants, statistics and data. www.nonprofit.gov .
Grantsmanship Center. Information on foundation funding sources, grants, nonprofit topics, an online magizine with an archive of articals on many topics, training opportunities and grant seeking information. www.tgci.com .
Council on Foundations. Lots of good information on philanthropy, grants, best practices, ethics and accountability. Contains glossaries pertaining to nonprofits, Guides to starting a foundation. www.cof.org .
Association of Small Foundations. For those considering starting a foundation. Technical assistance and information, also a guide on how to promote philanthropy. www.smallfoundations.org .
Charity Navagator. Helps charitable givers make intelligent giving decisions. Free searchable database provides in-depth, objective ratings and analysis of the financial health of America's largest charities www.charitynavigator.org .
Community of Science (COS). Leading site for the global R&D community. Extensive database includes funding opportunities. www.cos.com .
Foundations on Line. A Foundation directory and search tool. www.foundations.org .
Guide for Grantseekers. B asic principles to help grantseekers increase their chances for a successful application. Provided by the Downing Family Foundation. www.jcdowning.org/resources/generalguide .
The
Grants.gov. A listing of federal grants. The website is searchable and kept very current. www.grants.gov.org .
United Way of
Community Technology Foundation of
Grassroots Fundraising Journal. Offers how-to instructions on fundraising strategies like direct mail campaigns, special events, major gifts and online fundraising. www.grassrootsfundraising.org .
Fundraising Software Directory. Free list of 38 fundraising systems with descriptions so that on organization can compare features before purchasing a system. www.projectvolunteer.org .
FirstGov.gov. Offers a site for grant searched by federal agency as well as resources for other types of fundraising and tax information. www.firstgov.gov .
Guide star . Look up information, including tax returns of nonprofit organizations and grant makers. Some information is free, some for subscribers only. www.guidestar.org .
Network for Good. Website for donors that enables them to choose a variety of donation options. www.networkforgood.org .
Association of Fundraising Professionals . www.nsfre.org .
U.S. Communities . Several corporations have come together to offer discounts to nonprofits on products such as office, educational and building supplies. www.uscommunities.org .
Computers for Learning. Offers Schools and other educational programs opportunities to have computers donated to their organization. Must be a 501 (3) (c), operate exclusively for educational purposes and serve K-12 students. www.computers.fed.gov .
PND RFP Bulletin – Listing of current Requests for Proposal. Click on PND RFP button. Also click on “find funders” for a list of current RFP or on “Newsletters” to subscribe to free nonprofit e newsletters. www.foundationcenter.org
Stanford Social Innovation Review , click on “Newsletters” to subscribe to free nonprofit e newsletters. – www.ssireview.com
Grant Station Some free information and good resources. Subscriptions for more information are available for a fee. www.grantstation.com .
Financial Management
Nonprofit Financial Management- A great site for all types of NP management, this sections can answer many questions for those who are new to managing a nonprofit's money. http://www.managementhelp.org/finance/np_fnce/np_fnce.htm .
Board Development
Boardsource. Great source for information on the role of the Board of Directors, how to make nonprofit policy (samples available), a FAQ page. See the "Knowledge Center" and "Books and Tools" tabs. www.boardsource.org
National Center for Nonprofit Boards. Information on how to build an effective board of directors. www.ncnb.org .
Tax Exempt Issues /Policy Issues
Stay Tax Exempt. Part of the IRS, the new Web-based version of the Exempt Organization Workshop covering tax compliance issues. There are five interactive modules which can serve to help those new to nonprofits work with the IRS. A good site for new members, staff or board members and those wishing to start a nonprofit . www.stayexempt.org
California State Attorney General-Charitable Trusts. Information on legal requirments and on California nonprofits. Through their Charity Search you can search for specific nonprofit organizations and view 990's. www.caag.state.ca.gov.us/charities/index .
Internal Revenue Service. Good information in the FAQ section. See Charities & Nonprofits section and check the information for EO (Exempt Organizations).Site also has forms needed to apply for nonprofit status, 501 (3) (c ), Form 1023 and full instructions available. www.irs.ustreas.gov .
California Secretary of State. Information on filing Articles of Incorporation including full instructions and sample forms. www.ss.ca.gov .
Guide star . Look up information, including tax returns of nonprofit organizations and grant makers. Some information is free, some for subscribers only. www.guidestar.org .
Benton Foundation. Information on nonprofit issues and current policy concerns. www.benton.org .
Volunteer Management/Resources
Volunteer Today. This is an e-newspaper that is part of the Nonprofit Times. This section deals specifically with volunteer topics. www.volunteertoday.com .
Volunteer Match . Volunteer matching service and information for nonprofits, includes listings in the
Energize . Offers information on volunteer management, including books, links, and articles. Some information free, some for subscribers only. www.energizeinc.com .
Service Leader . This organization is based in
Technology
For More Information on Technology for Nonprofits See our new Tech Resources Page
TechSurveyor. Help for nonprofits in assessment of their technology status and needs. Help in creating a plan for upgrading current technology. www.techsurveyor.npower.org .
Compmentor. Assists nonprofits in obtaining no cost or low cost technology upgrades. www.compmentor.org .
TechAtlas. An assessment tool provided to nonprofits by AT & T to assist them in creating a technology plan for their organization. www.techatlas.org .
Techsoup. A link to many technology resources for nonprofits, discounted or free software. www.techsoup.org .
N-TEN Nonprofit Technology
Npower. A network of nonprofits providing accessible technology help that strengthens the work of other nonprofits. www.npower.org .
Community Technology Foundation of
Publications
Blackbaud Free Newsletters. Newsletters that nonprofits can subscribe to for free including: Fundraising Well, Nonprofit Fiscal Fitness, Blackbaud News, Support Newsletters. To subsribe to the newsletters, simply create an account for access to the library. www.blackbaud.com/resources/newsletters.aspx .
The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Some free information, some for subscribers only including a guide to grants and current RFP information. www.philanthropy.com
The Nonprofit Times. www.nptimes.com
Nonprofit Issues. Special subscription rate for members if the Fresno Nonprofit Advancement Council. www.nonprofitissues.com .
Earned Income for Nonprofits
For a discussion of the special UBIT rules for organizations described in 501(c)(7), 501(c)(9), or 501(c)(17), see Unrelated Business Income Tax. For more information, download Publication 598, Tax on Unrelated Business Income of Exempt Organizations. http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=96104,00.html
12 very good articles on Earned Income for Nonprofits http://www.tgci.com/magazine/earnedincome.shtml
The Nonprofit expert has good information on earned income ventures athttp://www.nonprofitexpert.com/income.htm
The National Economic Development and Law Center offers a free document regarding many of the legal ramifications of creating a business venture out of a nonprofit. http://www.nedlc.org/Publications/PDF_legal/707.pdf
Isn't it illegal for a nonprofit to run a for-profit business? What are the laws and regulations regarding the creation of nonprofit enterprises? http://www.compasspoint.org/askgenie/details.php?id=40
An On-line Social enterprise magazine with lots of information and FAQ list http://www.socialenterprisemagazine.org
Full guide to Social enterprise and earned income plans for nonprofits. Over 40 articles and some book recommendations. http://www.managementhelp.org/soc_entr/soc_entr.htm
Go Green at Work:
10 Small Things to Do to Make Big Differences
These tips originally appeared on “The Green Life,” a Sierra Club weblog of ideas for living well and doing good. Visit www.sierraclub.org/greenlife for more.
1. BE BRIGHT ABOUT LIGHT - Artificial lighting accounts for 44 percent of the electricity use in office buildings.
• Make it a habit to turn off the lights when you’re leaving any room for 15 minutes or more and utilize natural light when you can.
• Make it a policy to buy Energy Star-rated light bulbs and fixtures (www.energystar.gov), which use at least two-thirds less energy than regular lighting.
2. MAXIMIZE COMPUTER EFFICIENCY - Computers unnecessarily waste $1 billion worth of electricity a year.
• Make it a habit to turn off your computer—and the power strip it’s plugged into—when you leave for the day. During the day, setting your computer to go to sleep automatically during short breaks can cut energy use by 70 percent. Remember, screen savers don’t save energy.
• Make it a policy to invest in energy-saving computers, monitors, and printers and make sure that old equipment is properly recycled. For more information on how to recycle your computer go to www.computertakeback.com. Computers that still work, and are less than five years old, can be donated to organizations that will refurbish them and find them new homes. Find needy charities at www.sharetechnology.org and www.techsoup.org. You may even get a tax deduction.
3. PRINT SMARTER - The average
• Make it a habit to print on both sides or to use the back side of old documents for faxes, scrap paper, or drafts. Avoid color printing and print in draft mode whenever feasible.
• Make it a policy to buy chlorine-free paper with a higher percentage of post-consumer recycled content. Also consider switching to a lighter stock of paper or alternatives made from bamboo, hemp, organic cotton, or kenaf. Recycle toner and ink cartridges and buy remanufactured ones. According to Office Depot, each remanufactured toner cartridge “keeps approximately 2.5 pounds of metal and plastic out of landfills...and conserves about a half gallon of oil.”
4. GO PAPERLESS WHEN POSSIBLE
• Make it a habit to think before you print: could this be read or stored online instead? Request to be removed from mailing lists for any unwanted catalogs, newsletters, magazines, and junk mail. Visit www.newdream.org/junkmail for more information.
• Make it a policy to post employee manuals and similar materials online, rather than distribute print copies. They’re easier to update that way too.
5. RAMP UP YOUR RECYCLING
• Make it a habit to recycle everything your company collects. Just about any kind of paper you would encounter in an office, including fax paper, envelopes, and junk mail, can be recycled. So can your old cell phone, PDA, or pager (see www.collectivegood.com for more information).
• Make it a policy to place recycling bins in accessible, high-traffic areas and provide clear information about what can and can not be recycled.
6. CLOSE THE
• Make it a policy to purchase office supplies and furniture made from recycled materials. To find out more about recycled office supplies, visit www.conservatree.org.
7. WATCH WHAT (AND HOW) YOU EAT
• Make it a habit to bring your own mug and dishware for those meals you eat at the office.
• Make it a policy to provide reusable dishes, silverware, and glasses. Switch to Fair Trade and organic coffee and tea, and buy as much organic and local food as possible for parties and other events. Provide filtered drinking water to reduce bottled-water waste.
8. RETHINK YOUR TRAVEL
• Make it a habit to take the train, bus, or subway when feasible instead of a rental car when traveling on business. If you have to rent a car, some rental agencies such as EV Rental Cars (www.evrental.com) now offer hybrids and other high-mileage vehicles.
• Make it a policy to invest in videoconferencing and other technological solutions that can reduce the amount of employee travel.
9. RECONSIDER YOUR COMMUTE
• Make it a habit to carpool, bike, or take transit to work, and/or telecommute when possible.
• Make it a policy to encourage and make it easy for employees to take alternative modes of transportation by subsidizing commuter checks, offering bike parking, or organizing a carpool board.
10. CREATE A HEALTHY OFFICE ENVIRONMENT
• Make it a habit to use nontoxic cleaning products. Brighten up your cubicle or office with plants, which absorb indoor pollution.
• Make it a policy to buy furniture, carpeting, and paint that are free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and won’t off-gas toxic chemicals.
For more information on ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle every day, visit:
Care2, an environmental network connecting consumers with nonprofit organizations and eco-oriented corporations -- http://www.care2.com
Earth911,providing environmental information and ideas for your local area -- http://www.earth911.org
EarthShare, a nationwide network of
EPA Office of Solid Waste -- http:www.epa.gov/osw
For information on purchasing recycled products, visit:
Eco Mall provides an array of information about environmentally preferable products, including office supplies -- http:www.ecomall.com
GreenDisk -- http://www.greendisk.com
Green Earth Office Supply sells a wide range of environmentally friendly office and school supplies -- http://www.greenearthofficesupply.com
Recycle Store, which showcases recycled-content products and puts you in touch directly with its manufacturers -- http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Recyclestore
EPA Office of Solid Waste: Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines -- http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/procure
For information on ways to reduce waste when constructing new spaces, visit:
EPA Office of Solid Waste: Construction and Demolition Debris -- http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/debris-new/index.htm
For information on rechargeable batteries or to find a dropoff site near you, visit:
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corp., a nonprofit public service organization -- http://www.rbrc.org
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