• Associations
• Grantmaking
• Nonprofit Watchdog Agencies
• Information/Networking
• Management
  

Associations

• Alliance for Justice
  National association of environmental, civil rights, mental health, women's, children's, and consumer advocacy organizations.
  
  
• Alliance for Nonprofit Management
  An association of individuals and organizations devoted to improving management and governance of nonprofits.  
  
  
• American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)
  The voice of the association profession, with more than 22,000 association CEOs, staff professionals, industry partners, and consultant members.
  
  
• Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
  Primary association of fundraising and development professionals.
  
  
• National Committee on Planned Giving
  Association for professionals in the charitable gift planning field, including more than 110 local planned giving councils that provide community-based education and networking.
  
  
• National Association of State Charity Officials
   Association of state offices charged with oversight of charitable organization and charitable solicitation.
  

• National Council of Nonprofit Associations
  A network of state and regional nonprofit associations that helps small and midsize nonprofits manage and lead more effectively, collaborate and exchange solutions, and engage in critical policy issues affecting the sector.
  
  
• The Social Enterprise Alliance
  Promotes social enterprise and social entrepreneurship through its website, member blogs, and an annual conference.
  
  
• The Society for Nonprofit Organizations                               
  Provides its members with products and services that help them to accomplish their missions more effectively.  

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Grantmaking

• Council on Foundations
  Publishes books, pamphlets, and online materials to keep grantmakers and foundations informed on good practices, legal compliance, and legislative developments.
  
  
• CharityChannel.com
  Non-profit consultants and grant  writers with years of experience in human rights, women’s and children’s health and social issues, family planning, and more.

• Foundation Center
  An information clearinghouse for grantmakers and grantseekers, with searchable databases, online courses, conferences, and workshops.
  
  
• Fundsnet Online Services
  Fundraising & Grants Directory  provided at no cost.  Grantwriting & Fundraising resource assistance to those in need of funding for their programs & initiatives.

• Nonprofit Consulting Services, LLC
  Offers technical assistance, grantwriting, training and evaluation services to nonprofit entities, government agencies and corporations.
  

• Investors Circle
  Provides resources for angel investors, venture capitalists, foundations, and others who use private capital to promote the transition to a sustainable economy.
  
  
• US Institute of Peace ( International Grantmaking (USIG) Project
  Offers legal and practical information on international grantmaking practices, and links to the nonprofit laws of various countries.

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Information/Networking

• American Council on Gift Annuities
  Provides educational and other services to American charities regarding gift annuities and other forms of planned gifts.
  
  
• Americans for Community Development (L3C)
  Works with legislators nationwide to encourage passage of L3C—a new form of limited liability company that combines the best features of a for-profit LLC with the socially beneficial aspects of a nonprofit.
  
  
• B Corporation
  Provides helpful information on how to run and receive the rating to become a “B” Corporation—a new type of corporate entity that uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems.
  
  
• Compass Point Nonprofit Services
  Includes publications, FAQs, and other links, including Board Café and Nonprofit Genie.
  
• Fourth Sector Network
  Provides resources on pioneering organizations that blend social and environmental aims with business approaches.
  
  
• Idealist.org
  An interactive site where individuals and organizations can exchange resources and ideas, and locate opportunities and supporters.
  
  
• Independent Sector
  A leadership forum for public charities, private foundations, and corporate giving programs, including research and publications on charitable giving, volunteering, and other aspects of the charitable sector.
  
  
• International Center for Not-for-Profit Law
  Assists in the creation and improvement of laws that regulate the nonprofit sector in countries around the world, offering technical assistance on the writing of laws, and sponsoring research and conferences worldwide.
  
  
• National Association of Attorneys General
  Resource for state charitable solicitation registration.

• NCCS - National Center for Charitable Statistics  
  A national clearinghouse of data on the nonprofit sector in the United States.
  
  
• Nonprofit Resources Center
  Internet's premier information source for nonprofit organizations. With the most comprehensive list of links to websites of interest to nonprofits, you can find virtually everything you need to know about how to form, manage and maintain your nonprofit organization right here. 
  
  
• Nonprofit Law Professors’ Blog
  Regularly-updated resources, links, daily news, and information of interest to nonprofit law professors.
  
  
• npEnterprise
  The official listserv of the Social Enterprise Alliance.
  
  
• Social Edge
  An online community where social entrepreneurs globally can network, learn, inspire and share resources.
  
  
• Social Venture Partners International
  Seeks long-term positive social change by educating individuals to become well-informed, engaged and effective philanthropists by investing their time, expertise, and money to strengthen innovative nonprofit organizations.
  
  
• Social Venture Network
  Provides information and holds conferences for nonprofits and businesses interested in operating in a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable way.
  
  
• WashingtonNon-Profit Legal and Tax Conference
  Sponsors an annual conference for nonprofits, tax accountants and legal advisors counseling nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Watchdog Agencies

• American Institute of Philanthropy
  Helping donors to make wise choices with their donations               
  
  
• Better Business Bureau
  Offers Standards of Accountability for public charities and evaluates the status of hundreds of nonprofit organizations.
  
  
• Center for Effective Philanthropy
  Provides research on philanthropy, conference, and assessment tools.
  
  
• Charity Navigator
  An independent charity evaluator that rates the financial health of over 5,300 U.S. charities to advance a more efficient and responsive philanthropic marketplace.
  
  
• GuideStar
  National database of nonprofit organizations; also has 990 Forms for section 501(c)(3) organizations.

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Management

• Action Donation Services
  On-line resources for and about nonprofits.
  
  
• Board Net USA 
  A unique website revolutionizing the way nonprofit boards and new leaders find each other.
  
  
• BoardSource
  Provides publications, training, consulting, and free downloadable governance tools to promote effective nonprofit governance.
  
  
• Christian Leadership Alliance
  Christian Leadership Alliance (CLA) is an association that serves more than 9,000 members working in more than 4,500 organizations worldwide. The former Christian Management Association and the former Christian Stewardship Association joined together in April 2008 to create Christian Leadership Alliance—the nation's leading resource for enhancing the organizational effectiveness of churches and para-church ministries.
  
  
• Community Resource Center
  Provides training, technical assistance and consultation to nonprofits and community-based organizations.

• Free Management Library
  Free services for nonprofit managers or if seeking to create a nonprofit.
  
  
• Independent Sector
  Leadership forum for charities, foundations, and corporate giving programs working to encourage philanthropy, volunteerism and citizen action.
  
  
• Nonprofit Risk Management Center 
  Various products and services, including webinar training, consultation services, technical help and more.

• The Support Center for Nonprofit Management
  Dedicated to increasing the effectiveness of nonprofit leaders and their organizations.  Offering consulting, transition management, training, and grantmakers services are designed to strengthen nonprofit and philanthropic leaders and their organizations so that they can better serve their clients and communities.