Other Web Resources
The following organizations have given the Center for Nonprofit Excellence permission to include the link to their site, or they are in the public domain.
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."
www.allianceonline.org
BoardSource
"BoardSource, formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards, is the premier resource for practical information, tools and best practices, training, and leadership development for board members of nonprofit organizations worldwide."
www.boardsource.org
Charity Channel
"Our Goal: To create a place where nonprofit professionals can connect, learn from each other, share information and work together to advance the cause of philanthropy."
http://charitychannel.com/
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
"The newspaper of the nonprofit world."
www.philanthropy.com
Center for Community Solutions (formerly the Federation for Community Planning)
"Community Solutions helps policymakers, community leaders, and service providers to identify the health, social, and economic challenges facing Greater Cleveland, and to target resources toward sound, cost-effective solutions. We do not provide direct services to individuals. We help the people and organizations that do provide those services by giving them the information, support, and advocacy they need to address the significant problems faced by Northeast Ohioans each day."
www.communitysolutions.com
E-Grants
"A single, comprehensive website containing information about finding and applying for all federal grant programs. The website has information about more than 800 available grant programs involving all 26 federal grant-making agencies. The site includes a "Federal Grant Opportunities" feature to help applicants find potential funding opportunities. It also contains an "Apply for Grants" feature that greatly simplifies the application process by allowing applicants to download, complete and submit applications for specific grant opportunities from any federal grant-making agency."
www.grants.gov
Foundation Center of Cleveland
"The Foundation Center's mission is to support and improve philanthropy by promoting public understanding of the field and helping grantseekers succeed."
www.fdncenter.org
GrantStation
"Grants are an integral part of a strong fundraising strategy. Help your organization build capacity and sustainability by staying abreast of new funding opportunities, upcoming deadlines, conferences, and trainings with GrantStation's free weekly e-Newsletter."
www.grantstation.com
Grassroots.org
"Grassroots.org is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides free legal consulting, web hosting and Internet services to other nonprofit organizations. Qualified organizations are eligible to receive limited assistance with general employment, tax and risk management concerns in addition to reviews of incorporation documents (bylaws, articles of incorporation, etc.), 501(c)(3) applications, and 990/990EZ/990PF forms.
www.grassroots.org
GuideStar
"GuideStar, the national database of U.S. charitable organizations, gathers and distributes data on more than 850,000 IRS-recognized nonprofits."
www.guidestar.org
Hurwit & Associates - Nonprofit Law
"A website that contains legal information about pertinent nonprofit and foundation issues including: nonprofit and foundation start-up; state filings and compliance; liability and risk management; mergers and affiliations; tax exemption; charitable contributions, executive compensation and intermediate sanctions; and, nonprofit entrepreneurial activities. In addition, the website includes numerous useful links to other nonprofit educational and informational resources."
www.hurwitassociates.com
Idealist.org
"Idealist is an interactive site where people and organizations can exchange resources and ideas, locate opportunities and supporters, and take steps toward building a world where all people can lead free and dignified lives."
www.idealist.org
Leader to Leader Institute (formerly The Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management)
"Continuing the work of the Foundation since its founding in 1990, the Leader to Leader Institute serves as a broker of intellectual capital, bringing together the finest thought leaders, consultants, and authors in the world with the leaders of social sector voluntary organizations."
www.leadertoleader.org
Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations
"The Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations is a university-wide center located at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Whether you are a current or potential student, a nonprofit manager or leader, a faculty member, or a researcher, if you work in, support, or study the nonprofit/non-governmental sector, then the Mandel Center can be an important resource for you."
www.cwru.edu/mandelcenter
Melissa Data
"The leading provider of data quality solutions to help you achieve the highest level of quality contact information. You'll find our versatile line of software, components, database, and services are easy-to-use and cost-effective."
http://www.melissadata.com
"The Melissa Data Lookup Directory provides information on ZIP codes, addresses, income, counties, time zones, demographics and much more."
www.melissadata.com/lookups/index.htm
National Center on Nonprofit Enterprise (NCNE)
"NCNE engages an extensive network of academic researchers, business leaders, consultants and nonprofit practitioners to support NCNE's comprehensive program of educational activities and services that address the critical economic and business decision-making issues facing the nonprofit sector."
www.nationalcne.org
Nonprofit Enterprise and Self-Sustainability Team
"An international, nongovernmental organization committed to strengthening financial sustainability of civil society organizations (CSOs) working for social change."
www.nesst.org
Nonprofit Times
"A business publication for nonprofit organizations, including a job site."
www.nptimes.com
NPAction
"An online resource hosted by OMB Watch to support capacity building for nonprofit advocacy. Highlights include Advocacy Starting Points for 2004 and State Advocacy Guides."
www.npaction.org
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."
www.oano.org
Ohio Attorney General
"The Charitable Law section of this site provides information on the legal requirements to incorporate as a nonprofit in Ohio. Copies of important forms including the IRS tax returns, 990 and 990-PF are available."
www.ag.state.oh.us
Ohio Secretary of State
"All of the necessary forms to incorporate as a nonprofit organization are available through this site. There are also two free publications available: The Legal Guide for Nonprofit Organizations and Guide to Organizing a Business in Ohio."
www.sos.state.oh.us
Ohio University Executive Leadership Institute (OUELI)
"The executives of public organizations make tough decisions every day concerning the best use of public resources. Ohio University Executive Leadership Institute programs are designed to address the unique challenges faced by these executives as they create value for the public."
http://oueli.voinovichcenter.ohio.edu
Philanthropy Journal
"A journal of information for and about the philanthropic community including listings of recent grant awards and positions available in the field."
www.philanthropyjournal.org
Pillars of Accountability™
"A tool developed by the Risk Management Center and CompassPoint Nonprofit Services that nonprofit organizations can use to consider a range of strategies to strengthen management practices and establish goals for achieving greater accountability to key constituencies in the following areas: Ethical fundraising; responsible risk management; cultural competency; and, fiscal integrity."
www.nonprofitrisk.org
Step By Step Fundraising
"Our directory provides links to other fundraising idea websites, articles, companies, consultants and other informative links."
stepbystepfundraising.com/
University of Akron's Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division
"Provides training solutions for business, industry and organizations that include: Information Technology Solutions; Leadership-Management-Supervisory Solutions; Quality Solutions; Industrial, Technical and Manufacturing Solutions; Customer Service Solutions; and, Workforce Development Business Services."
www.uakron.edu/ce/
Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts
Contact the Cleveland Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Service, at (216) 696-3525.
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network - National
The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) promotes an efficient, viable, and inclusive nonprofit sector that supports the growth, learning, and development of young professionals. We engage and support future nonprofit and community leaders through professional development, networking and social opportunities designed for young people involved in the nonprofit community.
www.ynpn.org
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network - Cleveland
YNPN Cleveland promotes the growth, learning, and development of young professionals in nonprofit Cleveland. We engage and support future nonprofit leaders through professional development, networking and social opportunities designed for young people involved in the nonprofit community.
ynpn.org/cleveland