Resources for Nonprofits
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These Resources are sites with valuable relevant content for grant seekers and grant writers.
National Grant Resources
AfricanAmericanGrants.org
AfricanAmericanGrants.org regularly posts federal, state, city, local, and foundation grants on our website, categorized by type and updated daily. All our grants are kept current. Individuals and organizations can sign up for free to receive a weekly email of new grants posted.
Nonprofit Associations
Independent Sector
This website, Independent Sector is the leadership network for charities, foundations, and corporate giving programs committed to advancing the common good in America and around the world.
National Council of Nonprofits
Another great resource is the National Council of Nonprofits, the nation’s largest nonprofit network, works through its member State Associations to amplify the voices of America’s local community-based nonprofit organizations, help them engage in critical policy issues affecting the sector, manage and lead more effectively, collaborate and exchange solutions, and achieve greater impact in their communities
The Society for Nonprofit Organizations
The Society for Nonprofit Organizations provides nonprofit staff members, volunteers, and board members with affordable resources and information to work more effectively and efficiently towards accomplishing their mission.
National Organizations
Board Source
BoardSource is dedicated to advancing the public good by building exceptional nonprofit boards and inspiring board service.
Grant-writing Resources
Waddy Thompson-Grant Writing Resources
Author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Grant Writing
Fundraising
Fundraiser Finder
Fundraiser search engine, message boards, news, links, books, newsletter, and more. “Your Fundraising Resource!”
Alaska
Nonprofit Associations
The Foraker Group
The Foraker Group is dedicated to a healthy, sustainable nonprofit sector in Alaska.
Nonprofit Associations
Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits
The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits is a unifying association formed in 2004 to advance the common interests of more than 20,000 nonprofits in the Grand Canyon State.
California
Local Sites for Grant Resources
Foothill College
Foothill College offers educational excellence to diverse students seeking transfer, career preparation and enhancement, and basic skills mastery.
Variety Children’s Charity of North California
Variety is dedicated to delivering life-enriching services and needed funds that build better futures for the children of Northern California.
Western City
The monthly magazine of the League of California Cities.
Colorado
Nonprofit Associations
Colorado Association of Nonprofit Organizations
Colorado Nonprofit Association leads, serves and strengthens Colorado nonprofit organizations.
How to start a nonprofit in Colorado?
Delaware Association of Nonprofit Agencies
Delaware
Nonprofit Associations
DANA represents charitable nonprofits throughout the state of Delaware.
How to start a nonprofit in Delaware?
Florida
Nonprofit Associations
Florida Association for Volunteer Resource Management
FAVRM is a vital association that provides a network of support and professional development to volunteer management professionals throughout Florida and the Southeast.
Florida Association of Nonprofit Organizations
The Florida Association of Nonprofit Organizations (FANO) serves the capacity-building needs of the nonprofit community in Florida. The Annual Florida Nonprofit Conference and the Florida Certificate in Nonprofit Management are active programs that provide Nonprofit Leaders an opportunity to learn best practices, participate in cost-saving programs, developed financial and human resources, and network with funders.
Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida
The Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida provides numerous services to local nonprofit organizations with the most visible and valuable benefits advocating on issues impacting the nonprofit sector; providing expert direction on a wide range of subjects in nonprofit management and development; sponsoring seminars, networking, and peer learning opportunities; and commissioning research on issues affecting nonprofit.
How to start a nonprofit in Florida?
Nonprofit Associations
Georgia Center for Nonprofits
The Georgia Center for Nonprofits serves as a cornerstone of support for the Georgia nonprofit and philanthropic community by delivering a wide range of services and support.
How to start a nonprofit in Georgia?
Idaho
Nonprofit Associations
Idaho Nonprofit Development Center (INDC)
The Idaho Nonprofit Center is a statewide nonprofit association dedicated to strengthening Idaho nonprofits through training, collaboration, and a collective voice.
Illinois
Local Sites for Grant Resources
Learning Techniques Ltd.
Diagnostic Evaluation & Instruction For Children & Adults
How to start a nonprofit in Illinois?
Iowa
Nonprofit Associations
Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center
The Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center is a University of Iowa interdisciplinary collaboration to make more accessible educational and service programs focused on strengthening the operational capacity of Iowa nonprofit organizations.
How to start a nonprofit in Iowa?
Kentucky
Nonprofit Associations
Kentucky Nonprofit Leadership Initiative
KY Nonprofit Network is a statewide resource for nonprofit board members, staff and other leaders, an information center on effective nonprofit organizational practices, and an advocate for the nonprofit sector as a whole.
How to start a nonprofit in Kentucky?
Nonprofit Associations
Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations
LANO is a statewide member organization that advocates for the nonprofit community and strengthens the effectiveness of those committed to improving Louisiana.
How to start a nonprofit in Louisiana?
Maine
Nonprofit Associations
Maine Association of NonProfits
MANP is a membership organization offering professional skill development programs, affordable healthcare and benefits plans, discounts on related programs and services and advocacy resources, and is part of a national network of state associations.
How to start a nonprofit in Maine?
Maryland
Local Sites
Maryland Nonprofits has worked to promote a thriving and effective nonprofit sector in Maryland. Maryland Nonprofits is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and a statewide membership association. Nonprofits, businesses that serve nonprofits, government agencies, students, and individuals comprise our membership.
How to start a nonprofit in Maryland?
Massachusetts
Nonprofit Associations
Executive Service Corps of New England
ESC is a 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit that provides management consulting and capacity building services exclusively to other nonprofits in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Massachusetts Council of Human Service Providers
The Massachusetts Council of Human Service Providers, Inc. is a statewide association of health and human service agencies. The Providers’ Council is the state’s largest human service trade association and is widely recognized as the official voice of the private provider industry.
How to start a nonprofit in Massachusetts?
Michigan
Nonprofit Associations
Nonprofit Alliance at Kellogg Community College
Nonprofit Alliance is dedicated to strengthening the leadership and organizational capacities of nonprofit organizations in Calhoun County
How to start a nonprofit in Michigan?
Minnesota
Nonprofit Associations
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits is the largest state association of nonprofits in the U.S. With over 2,000 nonprofits from around the state as members. They provide resources, training, and information to help nonprofits do their jobs better.
How to start a nonprofit in Minnesota?
Mississippi
Nonprofit Associations
Mississippi Center for Nonprofits
The Mississippi Center for Nonprofits is the state’s only nonprofit resource center. The Center is the primary source of management training, technical information, advice, answers, coaching and connection to vital resources.
How to start a nonprofit in Mississippi?
Montana
Nonprofit Associations
Montana Nonprofit Association
The Montana Nonprofit Association (MNA) is a membership organization of charitable nonprofits that promotes a stronger nonprofit sector, a supportive public climate, and the ability of nonprofits to accomplish their missions.
Nebraska
Nonprofit Associations
Nebraska Association of the Midlands
The Nonprofit Association of the Midlands assists nonprofit organizations as they build their individual capacity and collective influence.
New Hampshire
Nonprofit Associations
New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits
The NH Center for Nonprofits is a statewide association dedicated to providing programs and resources that support nonprofit organizational capacity building and to partnering with sector leaders, businesses, and the broader community to elevate the visibility and status of the nonprofit sector.
New Jersey
Local Sites
Orange Board of Education
The Orange Public School District in collaboration with all stakeholders is responsible for promoting the academic, social, emotional and personal success of all students. With a commitment to academic excellence, the district provides teachers, families, and administrators the tools needed for all students to reach their full potential.
New Mexico
Nonprofit Associations
Center for Nonprofit Excellence
The Center for Nonprofit Excellence, a program of United Way of Central New Mexico, offers training and networking opportunities to build the capacity of nonprofits in central New Mexico [Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance and Valencia Counties].
New York
Nonprofit Associations
New York Council of NonProfits
NYCON is a statewide association of diverse charitable nonprofit organizations that works to build the capacity of nonprofits and communities to enhance the quality of life through responsive, cost-effective service.
Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York
The Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York (NPCC) serves as an umbrella membership and service organization for more than 1,700 nonprofits in New York City, Long Island and Westchester, including social service, arts, religious and advocacy groups.
North Carolina
Nonprofit Associations
North Carolina Center for Nonprofits
Serving nonprofits in all 100 counties of North Carolina. Their mission is to enrich North Carolina’s communities and economy through a strong nonprofit sector and nonprofit voice.
North Dakota
Nonprofit Associations
North Dakota Association of Nonprofit Organizations
NDANO supports and advances North Dakota nonprofits through advocacy and public policy, education and training, resources and research, cost-saving programs and networking.
Oklahoma
Local Sites
Newkirk Public Schools
Website of the Newkirk, Oklahoma school district
Oregon
Nonprofit Associations
The Nonprofit Association of Oregon
The Nonprofit Association of Oregon, formerly known as TACS, is a statewide network of nonprofits, foundations, business partners, and individuals dedicated to supporting Oregon’s nonprofit sector.
Pennsylvania
Nonprofit Associations
Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO)
PANO is the statewide membership organization serving and advancing the charitable nonprofit sector through leadership, advocacy, education and other services in order to improve the overall quality of life in Pennsylvania.
Libraries
Drexel University Libraries
Drexel University Libraries is a learning enterprise. Libraries’ staff advances the University’s academic mission through: • Serving as educators. Librarians coach students and other learners to become confident and expert in their information literacy skills and they build partnerships with faculty and other campus experts to support discipline-based teaching and learning. • Supporting education and research through services that provide convenient, reliable, efficient and cost effective access to information resources. • Collaborating with researchers on informatics and data curation issues. • Fostering intentional learning outside of the classroom, in both physical and virtual spaces.
Rhode Island
Nonprofit Associations
Executive Service Corps of New England
ESC provides management consulting and capacity building services exclusively to other nonprofits in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Texas
Nonprofit Associations
Texas Association of Non Profit Organizations
The Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO) is the statewide membership association reflecting and promoting Texas’ growing nonprofit community in all its diversity.
Utah
Nonprofit Associations
Utah Nonprofits Association
The Utah Nonprofits Association is the umbrella membership association of nonprofit organizations in Utah. The organization focuses on providing mutual support, management development through training opportunities and sector-wide advocacy.
Virginia
Local Sites
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
Regional planning commission.
Washington
Local Sites
School’s Out Washington
Provides services and guidance to organizations to ensure that all young people have places to learn and grow when not in school.
Washington, DC
Nonprofit Associations
The Center for Nonprofit Advancement
The Center for Nonprofit Advancement strengthens, promotes and represents its member nonprofit organizations throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Wisconsin
Local Sites
Brown County Trust
The Brown County Trust for Historic Preservation will provide leadership in the preservation of the built environment in the greater Brown County area through advocacy, education, and support.
Fundraising
University of Wisconsin-Madison Research & Sponsored Programs
RSP promotes and facilitates the research, education, and outreach missions of the University of Wisconsin-Madison by supporting and administering extramurally sponsored programs.
Wyoming
Foundations
Wyoming Community Foundation
The WYCF is a non-governmental, publicly supported foundation, governed by a self-perpetuating board of citizens, making grants from individual funds contributed or bequeathed by individuals, families, corporations, nonprofit organizations and other sources.
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