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Understanding Donors' Motivations

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The intrinsic and extrinsic motivations for charitable giving can vary from donor to donor. Nevertheless, understanding donor mortivation can lead to fundraising strategies that more effectively target and retain donors. To this end, the report explore's donors' self-reported motivations for giving, looking particularly at variations by region of the country, levels of household income and donors' education level.

Board Member's Guide to Partnership Planning

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

This Nonprofit Good Practice Guide document should be shared and utilized by your board to ensure the entire board is asking the right questions and taking the appropriate steps to create a sustainable and equitable partnership.

Impact of 2007-09 Recession on Nonprofit Organizations

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

This 2009 report from the Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies reviews two years of economic recession and its impact on the nonprofit sector. It represents the first of its kind.

Google's Public Data Search Tool

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

This Google resource allows citizens to freely search for a variety of public data collected from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Division. Future iterations with even more data access to follow.

Online Workshops & Resources for Tax Exempt Organizations

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

StayExempt.org, which provides online IRS educational resources for tax-exempt organization, now features five new mini-courses on the redesigned Form 990. These mini-courses provide information on preparing to file the new Form 990- as well as a walk-through of the entire form and frequently used schedules.

Summary of courses

Course link

IRS Downloadable Documents for Nonprofit & Charity Organizations

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Compiled here is a list of downloadable IRS forms (990s, 990-Ts 1023s, & 1024s) that are applicable to nonprofits and charities with 501(c)3 status. More information about filing processes can be found here.

Resource Center for Nonprofits Coping with the Economy

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Vanno, a member of The National Council of Nonprofits, recently launched this ever-evolving resource to help nonprofits and our allies better understand the situation and have ready access to strategies to help you navigate the economy so nonprofits can serve their communities more efficiently. Facts, analysis, and proactive measures are all tools available through this resource.

MANSEO

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

"Mother of All Nonprofit Search Engines" connects visitors to technology, advocacy, marketing, fundraising and more.

Form 990 for Tax Year 2008

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The redesign of Form 990 is based on three guiding principles: enhancing transparency, promoting tax compliance, and minimizing the burden on the filing organization.

Free Management Library

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

The Library provides easy-to-access, clutter-free, comprehensive resources regarding the leadership and management of yourself, other individuals, groups and organizations. Content is relevant to the vast majority of people, whether they are in large or small for-profit or nonprofit organizations.

Nonprofit Good Practice Guide

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

This Web site features reviewed resources and streamlined advice for nonprofits.

Nonprofit Risk Management Center

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

This site provides free technical assistance, useful publications and interactive risk assessment software. Site topics include volunteer and financial risk management, employment practices and youth protection.

The Center on Philanthropy Research

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

The Center conducts and publishes study information on nonprofit practices and public policy.

Nonprofit Genie

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 04:00:00 GMT

This site is a free, comprehensive resource for FAQs and answers about topics ranging from fundraising and strategic planning to volunteers and insurance.

Nonprofit Free

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 05:00:00 GMT

The Craigslist Foundation offers free access to online presentations, handouts, podcasts and notes from their workshops.

National Council of Nonprofit Associations Resources

Fri, 30 Dec 2005 05:00:00 GMT

This site houses publications, links, solutions, news and more related to running a nonprofit.

Nonprofit Online News

Fri, 30 Sep 2005 04:00:00 GMT

Updated several times each week, Nonprofit Online News provides the nonprofit community with current articles and links about events, policy, research results and services for nonprofits.

Nonprofit Resource Center

Tue, 27 Sep 2005 04:00:00 GMT

This resource provides information on a number of issues of importance to nonprofits from legal issues and boards, to financing and general management, to fundraising and marketing.

Idealist.org

Tue, 27 Sep 2005 04:00:00 GMT

This excellent Web site on nonprofits houses a wide variety of resources, FAQs, materials, tools, and iformation on human resources, fundraising, and more.