Nonprofit Management

Advocacy.org – making social justice leadership strategic, effective and sustainable, Washington, DC.

Alliance for Justice – what level of lobbying triggers registration and reporting requirements in Arizona? What is the current definition of electioneering communications in Colorado? Can a 501(c)(4) make a contribution to a candidate in New Mexico? What does a 501(c)(3) organization that is working to support a ballot measure have to register with the state in Wisconsin? Alliance for Justice has traditionally provided guidance on federal tax and federal election law to help nonprofit groups navigate the laws that impact their advocacy campaigns. To ensure that all 501(c) organizations (including 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), and 501(c)(6) among others) comply with both federal and state governing law that impacts their lobbying and election activity at the federal, state and local level we are adding state law resources to our cache of long-standing federal resources, Washington, DC.

Alliance for Nonprofit Management is the professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to improving the management and governance capacity of nonprofits – to assist nonprofits in fulfilling their mission, Washington, DC.

Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action – is a neutral, open forum committed to strengthening the research community in the emerging field of nonprofit and philanthropic studies. ARNOVA brings together both theoretical and applied interests, helping scholars gain insight into the day-to-day concerns of third-sector organizations, while providing nonprofit professionals with research they can use to improve the quality of life for citizens and communities. Principal activities include an annual conference, publications, electronic discussions and special interest groups, Indianapolis, IN.

BoardSource – increases the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations by strengthening boards of directors through our highly acclaimed consulting practice, publications, tools, and membership programs, Washington, DC.

Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest – promotes, supports and protects 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy and lobbying in order to strengthen participation in our democratic society and advance charitable missions, Washington, DC.

Corporation for National and Community Services operates an on-line resource center with information that can make agencies more effective. The resource center includes documents and sample forms, grants listings, Web links, newsletters, listservs, and more. Topics include community collaboration, marketing and communications, and volunteer management. Among the newly posted effective-practice listings is a guide to making presentations accessible, Scotts Valley, CA.

FrameWorks Institute – the mission is to advance the nonprofit sector’s communications capacity by identifying, translating and modeling relevant scholarly research for framing and re-framing the public discourse about social problems. FrameWorks conducts communications research to aid nonprofit organizations in expanding their constituency base, build public will, and further public understanding of specific social issues, Washington, DC.

Greenlights for Nonprofit Success – is your one-stop shop for nonprofit management needs. Our mission is simple: to help nonprofits meet theirs, Austin, TX.

Idealist.org (Actions Without Borders) connects people, organizations and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives, New York, NY.

Independent Sector – a coalition of leading nonprofits, foundations and corporations strengthening not-for-profit initiative, philanthropy and citizen action, Washington, DC.

Innovative Nonprofit Solutions – helping organizations create innovative solutions to build their capacity by assessing, designing, and implementing strategic fundraising, marketing, and management programs for nonprofits, community-based, faith-based, educational institutions, and government agencies nationally, Raleigh, NC.

National Council of Nonprofit Associations – a network of 37 established and 15 emerging state and regional associations of nonprofits serving over 22,000 member nonprofits. NCNA links local organizations to a national audience through state associations and helps small and mid-sized nonprofits: manage and lead more effectively; collaborate and exchange solutions; save money through group buying opportunities; engage in critical policy issues affecting the sector; and achieve greater impact in their communities, Washington, DC.

Non-profit Genie provides fast information to nonprofit managers, volunteers, and board members.

Nonprofit Board Leader, Cain Consulting Group, Inc., a free electronic newsletter that covers the latest governance issues, news, and information vital to nonprofit executives and their board members, Hawarden, IA.

NP Action is an online resource for nonprofit advocacy. NPAction provides a constantly updated mix of information and tools, drawn from the expertise of organizations and advocates across a wide range of policy activities and disciplines. The growing list of content partners includes OMB Watch and Charity Lobbying in the Public Interest.  Through NPAction, organizations can learn the basics of nonprofit advocacy; connect to policymakers and the media; discuss and voice opinions on advocacy issues; test advocacy knowledge; and access one of the largest online directories of advocacy resources - focused on, and edited by, the nonprofit sector itself.

Smart CHART – Helping Nonprofits Make Smart Communications Choices, Spitfire Strategies – the web site is an interactive tool to help you make smart communications choices. The Interactive Smart Chart can help you assess your strategic decisions if you are: just starting the communications planning process, evaluating a communications campaign already in progress, or reviewing an effort you've already completed; Washington, DC.

Society for Nonprofit Organizations – providing nonprofit staff members, volunteers, and board members with affordable resources and information to work more effectively and efficiently towards accomplishing their mission, Canton, MI.

Strategic Decisions for Nonprofits – strategic planning in nonprofit and for-profit organizations.

Verizon Foundation Resource Center – Verizon understands that when nonprofit organizations plan more effectively and operate more efficiently, they can spend less time on business and more time helping people in the communities they serve. The Verizon Foundation Resource Center offers a unique suite of online tools that give nonprofit managers access to best-in-class national training partners and business resources. The Center’s mission is to leverage the power of network technology to help local and national nonprofit organizations enhance their management capabilities in order to increase their capacity to create sustainable positive change.

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