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RESOURCES FOR NONPROFITS
Provided by Haywood Community Connections
81 Elmwood Way, Waynesville, NC 28786; 828-452-2370
About.com’s Non-profit page
http://nonprofit.about.com
A collection of information for the nonprofit world.
BoardSource
www.boardsource.org/
Offers a consulting practice, publications, tools, and a membership program – all geared
toward increasing the effectiveness of nonprofit s by strengthening boards of directors.
Chronicle of Philanthropy
http://philanthropy.com/
Offers a free daily e-mail briefing of important new events in the nonprofit world.
FIRSTGOV.gov – the U.S. Government’s Official Web Portal
www.firstgov.gov/
Click on “for Business and Nonprofits”. Explains federal grants, how to register and apply for grants, etc.
Foundation Center
www.foundationcenter.org
Offers on-line training and tutorials regarding grantseeking, establishing a nonprofit
organization, proposal writing, etc. The Foundation Center operates libraries at five locations.
The closest to our area is in Atlanta. Center libraries provide access to a unique collection of
materials on philanthropy and are open to the public free of charge. Professional reference
librarians are on hand to show library users how to research funding information using Center
publications and other materials and resources.
Free Management Library
www.managementhelp.org
Offers a complete integrated online library for nonprofits and for profits.
Covers topics such as “Nonprofit fundraising and grantwriting”, helping leaders develop astrong fundraising plan.
Fundsnet Services
www.fundsnetservices.com
Provides grantwriting and fundraising resource assistance.
Grants.gov
www.grants.gov
Helpful in locating federal grants and application materials.
The Grantsmanship Center
www.tgci.com
Offers fundraising information and training in grantsmanship and proposal writing for
nonprofit organizations.
GuideStar
www.guidestar.org
GuideStar’s mission is to help improve the effectiveness of the nonprofit sector through
the collection and presentation of comprehensive information about nonprofit organizations. It is a searchable database of more than 620,000 nonprofit organizations in the
United States.
Innovation Network
www.innonet.org
A nonprofit organization working to share planning and evaluation tools and know-how.
Registration is free.
James V. Brown Library
http://www.jvbrown.edu/grants.html
There is a vast wealth of information on the Internet about how to write grants. One of the best I’ve seen is the “Writing Grants” section of the James V. Brown Library, located at the above web site. On the left hand side click on “grants information” and finally “Writing Grants. The site contains links, tips and articles that explain clearly and simply the basic outline of a grant and how to “flesh out” your idea into a proposal. The link to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, for example, provides invaluable grantwriting tips, including how to outline proposals, how to contact the funder, and how to create a good budget.
Management Assistance Program for Nonprofits (MAP)
www.mapfornonprofits.org/
MAP provides a variety of affordable management support services for nonprofit organizations. An extension of these services, the MAP Web site features a library on helpful topics such as human resources, organizational development, fundraising, and planning.
N.C. Center for Nonprofits
www.ncnonprofits.org/
Address: 1110 Navaho Drive, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 28609
Phone: 919-790-1555
Fax: 919-790-5307
Serves nonprofits in all 100 counties of North Carolina
Nonprofit Good Practice Guide
www.npgoodpractice.org
Provides nonprofits with resources and updated information on all aspects of nonprofit management.
Western North Carolina Partners for Non-Profit success
www.nonprofitpathways.org
Links local nonprofit leaders with learning opportunities, resources and support to help
them become more effective in serving the community. Partners with Duke to offer many
classes to nonprofit leaders and staff.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:
Call Haywood Community Connections for technical assistance with PSAs.
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