Hundreds of resources are available
online for nonprofit organizations and charities. Here are some that
we recommend.
News and Information
Nonprofits.org
This site features the most
comprehensive collection of information of interest to nonprofit and
charitable organizations. It is also home to the Non Profit FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions), which is a wonderful resource.
Philanthropy
News Network Online
An expansive resource for nonprofits,
including job listings, a biweekly newsletter, and a daily online
news service.
Independent Sector
"A coalition of leading
nonprofits, foundations, and corporations strengthening
not-for-profit initiative, philanthropy, and citizen action."
Idealist
A project of Action Without Borders,
this great site boasts a listing of 20,000 nonprofit and community
organizations in 140 countries, which you can search or browse
through, plus add your own organization. It also hosts a Nonprofit
Career Center, lists volunteer opportunities, links, and more.
Nonprofit Online News
The Gilbert Center also
provides links to news and articles for nonprofits. You can sign up
for a free weekly email edition.
Coyote
Communications Technology Tip Sheets
Jayne Craven is a
consultant to not-for-profit and public sector organizations. She's
put together lots of information to help you get the most out of
technology.
Web Site Directories
GuideStar
A searchable database of over 620,000
nonprofit organizations in the United States.
The IPL Non-Profit Organizations Reference
The
Internet Public Library is a tremendously vast collection of links
and information. It's frequently updated, and well organized.
Internet Resources for Non-Profit Public Services
Organizations
Another, somewhat older list of web sites.
There is still a lot of great information to be found here, though.
Software
Several companies specialize in providing
Volunteer Management software. For more information on available
products, visit the following web sites:
Servus Volunteer
Database
Volunteer Software
The Nonprofit Software Index
VolunteerWorks
Communities
E-Groups
They are an online community
facilitator, hosting email discussion groups on a variety of topics
of interest to the nonprofit sector.
Internet Discussion Groups for Volunteer
Managers/Service Leaders
There are many other email lists
that you can subscribe to, most of which are listed here.