Resources
Relevant Resources
NPWorks (a service of Nonprofit Solutions)
http://www.npworks.org
For 20 years, NPSolutions has maintained the premier job site for Southern California nonprofits. It has been recently updated to include additional features for Job Seekers & Employers.
Member organizations receive a 50% discount on job posts. Job Seekers can create a free profile and a upload resume, as well as browse the large selection of resources and tips for job hunting.
Related Links
About.com’s Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
http://nonprofit.about.com
Basic information of nonprofit charitable organizations
Alliance for Nonprofit Management
http://allianceonline.org
A professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to improving the management and governance capacity of nonprofits
Association of Fundraising Professionals
http://www.afpnet.org
A professional association for the fundraising profession, formerly the National Society of Fundraising Executives
Board Cafe Archives
https://www.compasspoint.org/board-caf%C3%A9-archives
Free monthly electronic newsletter written for Board members and Executive Directors
BoardSource
http://www.boardsource.org
Resources for board members and organizations, including a large bookstore
California Association of Nonprofits
www.calnonprofits.org
A statewide membership association for the purpose of protecting, strengthening, and promoting nonprofit organizations in the state
CalNonprofits Insurance Services
www.calnonprofitsinsurance.org
Find the employee benefits and liability insurance coverages you need and locate valuable information to help with day-to-day operations
Charity Channel
http://charitychannel.com
Resources and e-mail forums discussing such topics as grants and foundations, the law of tax-exempt organizations, governance, philanthropy, fundraising, mentoring, and more
Chronicle of Philanthropy
http://www.philanthropy.com
A national magazine on grants and giving with articles, a searchable guide to grants, and a host of other information available online. Some material is free, most requires a password
Community Partners
http://www.communitypartners.org
A Los Angeles nonprofit that serves as an incubator, project manager and intermediary for emerging nonprofits
Council of Better Business Bureau
http://www.bbb.org
A watchdog site that includes the Philanthropic Advisory Service, with reports on most-asked questions about charities and other soliciting organizations.
Council on Foundations
http://www.cof.org
Promotes knowledge, growth and action in philanthropy
Energize
http://www.energizeinc.com
Portal on volunteer management, including books, links, articles, interviews and more
Foundation Center
http://www.fdncenter.org
Digest of fundraising news, grant maker information, an online library, and a marketplace of fundraising-related books, CD-ROM’s and seminars
GuideStar
http://www.guidestar.org
Information about specific nonprofit organizations, including financial reports
HandsNet
http://www.handsnet.org
Promotes information sharing, cross-sector collaboration and advocacy among individuals and organizations working on a broad range of public interest issues
Handson San Diego
https://www.handsonsandiego.org/
Find volunteer opportunities and track your project hours
Idealist
http://www.idealist.org
A global directory of nonprofit-related information, including products, services, publications, and events
Legal Handbook for Volunteers
http://iciclesoftware.com/VLH7/
Online edition of the Volunteer’s Legal Handbook
Management Assistance Program for Nonprofits
http://www.mapfornonprofits.org
The Free Management Library is a great resource, with templates and materials for nonprofit managers
Nonprofit Quarterly
http://nonprofitquarterly.org
Online and magazine publication with valuable articles about the nonprofit sector.
Nonprofit Risk Management Center
http://www.nonprofitrisk.org
Publications, a newsletter, a library, consulting and audits to help minimize risks for nonprofit staff and volunteers
Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network
http://www.nten.org
Connecting and supporting individuals and organizations who empower nonprofits to use technology to achieve their missions
Nonprofit Times
http://www.nptimes.com
Selected articles from this monthly national magazine for nonprofits
NPower
http://www.npower.org
Offers assessment and planning, hands-on assistance, skills-building classes, technology library, and technology volunteers
Points of Light Foundation
http://www.pointsoflight.org
Information on volunteerism and volunteer program management
QuestionPro
https://www.questionpro.com/
Our members, volunteers, and donors are the fuel that power this organization. We can use free survey templates to constantly keep in touch with them, understand their expectations and work towards their satisfaction with this simple yet robust tool.
Tech Soup
http://www.techsoup.org
A portal for all topics dealing with nonprofits and technology
Volunteer Match
http://www.volunteermatch.org
Thousands of volunteer opportunity listings