Purpose

This is a quick reference resource directory for nonprofits. It is annotated to help nonprofits know what resources exist and what those resources are. There is either a link to a Best Practices Wiki page with more detailed information or a direct link to the resource website. This is not comprehensive and there are many local resources that are available for nonprofits.

National Resources

  • Board Source - BoardSource provides its members resources, services and expertise on governance practices of nonprofits on a fee basis. Free Community Resources are available in downloadable PDFs listed by board of director topic areas.
  • 4Good - 4Good is an online collaboration community for social impact and doing good. 4Good is designed to strengthen nonprofits organizations and social enterprises by giving them a network of like-minded professionals and a wide variety of resources. There are both free and paid for materials and services.
  • IRS OnLine Report Filing - File IRS 990 online is a simplified and easy way for small tax-exempt nonprofits to file their annual IRS report. The service is free for nonprofits with less than $100,000 annual receipts and $35 t0 $175 for larger organizations that qualify for online filing.
  • Idealist Job Website - Idealist.org is a job website that matches work opportunities – jobs, internships and volunteers – for organizations and people. Used heavily by nonprofit, government and social enterprise organizations. Idealist maintains an HR Blog with view on the nonprofit HR world.

State Non-profit Associations

Examples of the 36 state nonprofit associations are:

  • Foraker Group - Alaska - The Foraker Group is an Alaskan organization assisting nonprofits through high-quality, cost-effective assistance to staff and boards of directors through Shared Services, Organizational Development and Educational Opportunities.
  • 501 Commons-Washington- 501 Commons is a Washington State organization that provides programs, services, training and resources to support and build nonprofit capacity.