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Board Development Resources
Board Café – An electronic newsletter intended for members of the Board of Directors.
Board Source – Provides information on available resources, training and consulting all around the topic of board development.
Organizational Development
Alliance for Nonprofit Management - The professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to improving the management and governance capacity of nonprofits - to assist nonprofits in fulfilling their mission.
Capaciteria - A peer-rated searchable directory of capacity building resources for nonprofits.
Firstgov for Nonprofits – Information on federal assistance available to nonprofits, links to legal information, laws on fundraising and out reach, and links to federal websites that provide grants to nonprofits.
Iknow - A clearinghouse for links to web sites on nonprofit information. You can search these links by topic or by keyword.
Internet Nonprofit Center - This site is packed with news and innovative programs. Search IRS files with the Nonprofit Locator, and find answers with the Nonprofit FAQ.
Nonprofit Genie - A collection of FAQs on topics such as board development, consultants, databases, DSL, entrepreneurism, Federal Form 990, financial management, fiscal sponsorship, fundraising insurance, Internet and telephone systems, strategic planning, technology planning and volunteer management.
Nonprofit Good Practice Guide - Key information designed to help anyone manage a nonprofit organization efficiently and effectively.
Nonprofit Risk Management Center – An excellent resource on all types of risk management for nonprofits.
Fundraising
Association of Fundraising Professionals –The professional association for individuals responsible for generating philanthropic support for a wide variety of not-for-profit, charitable organizations.
Noza – The world’s largest searchable database of charitable donations offers over 800,000 Foundation Grant Records that you can search for free.
Starting a Nonprofit Agency
IRS Nonprofit Information – The starting point for federal legal and taxation information on nonprofits.
Nonprofit Gateway - A network of links to Federal government information and services.
Ohio Secretary of State – Information on starting a nonprofit in Ohio.
Grant Resources
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance – Listing of all federal aid and funding. Updated twice a year.
Federal Register – Listing of federal regulations and grant announcements, updated daily.
Internet Prospector – Information on all aspects of nonprofit funding research.
Ohio State Auditor’s Website – Gateway to Grantsource, an online publication of state and federal grants offering links to useful grant sites.
The Foundation Center – Provides resources for connecting nonprofits and grant makers.
Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s Grantsmanship Center – Provides basic grant training classes and books on fundraising, nonprofit management and grant resources.
Local Resources
Association of Fundraising Professionals Northwest Ohio Chapter –The professional association for individuals responsible for generating philanthropic support for a wide variety of not-for-profit, charitable organizations.
Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations (OANO) - A statewide membership association of nearly 650 nonprofit organizations representing the breadth and diversity of Ohio's charitable nonprofit sector. OANO's mission is to provide leadership, education, and advocacy to enhance the ability of Ohio's nonprofit organizations to serve their communities.
Special Event Association of Northwest Ohio - Group of events professionals who seek to advance and promote regional special events through networking, education and cooperation.
The Community Partnership - The Community Partnership brings community resources together to address alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention and intervention issues to promote an environment that encourages healthy lifestyles.
Toledo Community Foundation - The Toledo Community Foundation works with individuals, families and businesses assisting them to make effective choices that match their philanthropic interest and needs while creating a better community for generations to come.
United Way of Greater Toledo - The United Way of Greater Toledo builds a strong community by developing resources to help children, families and individuals build better lives for themselves.
Technology
Community Technology Center Network - A national, nonprofit membership organization of more than 450 independent community technology centers where people get free or low-cost access to computers and computer-related technology, such as the Internet, together with learning opportunities that encourage exploration and discovery.
Google for Nonprofits - Provides charities access and guidance on how to use a variety of tools and resources that Google offers.
Idealware - A nonprofit organization that provides candid Consumer-Reports-style reviews and articles about software of interest to nonprofits. Through product comparisons, recommendations, case studies, and software news. Idealware allows nonprofits to make the software decisions that will help them be more effective.
NPower Michigan - NPower is a national network that helps thousands of organizations expand their impact through the strategic use of technology. Local NPower services include technology planning, consulting, education and support.
Summit Collaborative - Summit Collaborative helps foundations, nonprofit networks and support providers build nonprofit power. The site has tools, fact sheets and more on topics like assessment, technology training, dealing with vendors and consultants and much more
Techsoup – Provides a variety of technical resources as well as information on how to receive discounted products.
Volunteers
Energize, Inc. – Provides resources on a variety of volunteer issues.
Helpclick.org – A comprehensive database of volunteer opportunities within the community hosted by the United Way Volunteer Center as a service of United Way 211.
Points of Light Foundation – The Foundation’s mission is to engage more people and resources more effectively in volunteer service to help solve serious social problems.
Volunteer Match - Volunteer opportunities posted to this sight will also post to DoSomething.org, Change.org, REI.com, Seventeen.com, CMT.com and Yahoo.com.
Finding Interns
Bowling Green State University
Univeristy of Toledo
E-Newletters
Charity Channel – Offers eNewsletters on Fundraising, Board Governance, Volunteer Management, Nonprofit Consulting and Book Reviews of nonprofit resources.
GrantStation - Free weekly e-newsletter that provides a listing of new funding opportunities, upcoming deadlines, conferences, and trainings.
Network for Good – Weekly online fundraising and nonprofit marketing tips newsletter.
Nonprofit Times - A business publication for nonprofit organizations, including a job site.
Periodicals
Social Innovation Review – Strategies, tools and ideas for nonprofits, foundations and socially responsible businesses.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy – Provides up to date information for charity leaders, fund raisers, grant makers, and other people involved in the philanthropic enterprise.
Philanthropy Journal - A journal of information for and about the philanthropic community including listings of recent grant awards and positions available in the field.
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