Resource Links Category: Accountability Active Nonprofit Search - National Center for Charitable Statistics - Search active 501(3)c organizations by name, location, state, tax identification number and more. Charitable Solicitation Registry - Multi-State Filer Project - The Unified Registration Statement (URS) represents an effort to consolidate the information and data requirements of all states that require registration of nonprofit organizations performing charitable solicitations within their jurisdictions. Gifts in Kind - Gifts In Kind International distributes corporate product donations to qualified nonprofit organizations. Donated products include books, toys, personal care products, clothing, computers, home improvement materials, and more. They offer free access to qualified nonprofits. Nonprofit Risk Management Center - The Nonprofit Risk Management Center was established to provide assistance and resources for community-serving nonprofit organizations. As a nonprofit, the Center is uniquely positioned to both understand and respond to questions with practical, affordable suggestions for controlling risks that threaten a nonprofit’s ability to accomplish its mission. Summary of State Charity Registration - This spreadsheet summarizes the requirements of each state for registration and reporting by charities. It is a work in progress and I offer no warranty that the information is current. I will post updated versions as I find more information. You are free to use it as a tool for managing your registrations. The Fundraising Authority - The Fundraising Authority offers information available on how to raise money for schools, churches, and other non-profit organizations and charities. USA.gov For Nonprofits - USA.gov maintains a collection of links to information related to nonprofits about grants, loans, management information, and tax law. Category: Advocacy Big Sky Institute for the Advancement of Nonprofits - The Big Sky Institute for the Advancement of Nonprofits (BSI)is a 501(c)(3) research and development institute that strengthens philanthropy and nonprofits in Montana and other Philanthropic Divide states. Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest - CLPI works to promote nonprofit advocacy and create systemic change in three related ways. CLPI works with partners such as the Independent Sector, Council on Foundations and Board Source to make civic engagement in public policy an ordinary, not extraordinary, part of what charitable nonprofit leaders, board members and funders do every day. CLPI’s expert trainers (“Fellows”) from around the country and our staff provide customized, interactive workshops for nonprofit leaders, board members and funders on why and how to engage in effective nonprofit advocacy. CLPI monitors and lobbies for legislation that will make it easier for charitable nonprofits to participate in the democratic process. National Council of Nonprofits - 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. Nonprofit Quarterly - The Nonprofit Quarterly’s overarching editorial goal is to strengthen the role of nonprofit organizations to activate democracy. Social Innovation Conversations - Attend innovative conferences on your morning drive. The Center for Social Innovation of the Stanford Graduate School of Business brings conference recordings from thought leaders in the nonprofit world working to create models for social and environmental change in the world. Category: Alliances Alliance for Nonprofit Management - The Alliance is the professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to improving the management and governance capacity of nonprofits - to assist nonprofits in fulfilling their mission. The Alliance is a learning community that promotes quality in nonprofit capacity building. Big Sky Institute for the Advancement of Nonprofits - The Big Sky Institute for the Advancement of Nonprofits (BSI) is a 501(c)(3) research and development institute that strengthens philanthropy and nonprofits in Montana and other Philanthropic Divide states. Collaboration Factors Inventory - This survey tool is a resource to determine if the collaboration you are considering is viable through 20 research-tested success factors. Corporation for National and Community Service - The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America, and leads President Obama's national call to service initiative, United We Serve. Flathead Area Young Professionals - Flathead Area Young Professionals attracts, engages and retains young professionals in the Flathead Valley. Flathead Community Foundation - The Flathead Community Foundation (FCF) serves to improve the quality of life and make a lasting difference in the place we love. We do this by gathering donors’ gifts in permanent endowments or pass-through funds; by growing individual funds through wise investment management; and by distributing fund proceeds according to donor wishes through grants to local charities. Free Management Library - The Management Library provides free, easy-to-access, online articles to develop yourself, other individuals, groups and organizations (whether the organization is for-profit or nonprofit). Institute for Conservation Leadership - Although focused on the conservation community, the Institute for Conservation Leadership offers a number of resources and practical strategies for the general nonprofit community. Leadership Flathead - Leadership Flathead is a program designed for relatively new leaders who want to know more about the Flathead Valley and how it works. The scope and quality of growth in the Flathead Valley depends in part on informed, skilled and vigorous citizen leadership. That leadership must be capable of understanding community problems, interpreting significant facts related to them and influencing decisions based on those facts. 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. National Council of Nonprofits - 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. Nonprofit Quarterly - The Nonprofit Quarterly’s overarching editorial goal is to strengthen the role of nonprofit organizations to activate democracy. Serve Montana - The Governor’s Office of Community Service encourages citizens of all ages and backgrounds to engage in service, encourages organizations to involve youths in the life and work of communities and works to promote and expand volunteer opportunities for all Montanans. The Governor’s Office of Community Service and the Governor-appointed Montana Commission on Community Service were created in 1993 to promote and expand national service and volunteer opportunities in Montana. The Chronicle of Philanthropy Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy Blogs connect the nonprofit world with news, jobs and ideas. Whitefish Community Foundation - Since 2000, Whitefish Community Foundation funding has supported the hungry, assisted the underserved, built affordable housing, cared for the sick and enriched your lives through the arts. The Foundation’s funding does not come from a single source, donor or corporation but from hundred’s of individuals and organizations with one thing in common—they all care about Whitefish. Category: Communications Acing Media Interviews Like a Pro - This website outlines strategies for media interviews. Alliance for Nonprofit Management - The Alliance is the professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to improving the management and governance capacity of nonprofits - to assist nonprofits in fulfilling their mission. The Alliance is a learning community that promotes quality in nonprofit capacity building. Publicity for Nonprofits - Strengthen your media outreach. The following link contains quick-read articles entitled, “The 4 most deadly nonprofit publicity sins,” “Top 10 tips for writing op-eds that get published,” and “Position your leader as an expert.” The Social Media Guide - The Social Media Guide is a trusted and well known source on current and emerging trends, social media tools & platforms and social media marketing for business. This blog provides helpful advice and tips on how to use social media and how it can enable your business to grow. The Social Media Guide seeks to solve common issues that business owners have, when trying to integrate social media into their businesses. Category: Evaluation Alliance for Nonprofit Management - The Alliance is the professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to improving the management and governance capacity of nonprofits - to assist nonprofits in fulfilling their mission. The Alliance is a learning community that promotes quality in nonprofit capacity building. Capaciteria - Capaciteria is a free service designed to help nonprofits find the best resources to build their institutional capacity. Capaciteria is a comprehensive, searchable database directory of categorized administrative resources that help nonprofits leverage their own capacity. Free Management Library - The Management Library provides free, easy-to-access, online articles to develop yourself, other individuals, groups and organizations (whether the organization is for-profit or nonprofit). Nonprofit Quarterly - The Nonprofit Quarterly’s overarching editorial goal is to strengthen the role of nonprofit organizations to activate democracy. The Nonprofit Center - One of the primary goals of this website, is to provide Associations, Chambers and other organizations with useful, reusable documentation, at no charge. Much of the sites’ resources and downloadable documents can be accessed by clicking the “resources” link on the left side navigation menu. Category: Financial Management Active Nonprofit Search - National Center for Charitable Statistics - Search active 501(3)c organizations by name, location, state, tax identification number and more. Alliance for Nonprofit Management - The Alliance is the professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to improving the management and governance capacity of nonprofits - to assist nonprofits in fulfilling their mission. The Alliance is a learning community that promotes quality in nonprofit capacity building. Blue Avocado - Blue Avocado is a nonprofit online magazine for community nonprofits. It publishes an e-newsletter each month. Fieldstone Alliance - Fieldstone Alliance provides user-friendly, online publications that help nonprofit, community, funders, government, and business leaders improve their communities. Free Management Library - The Management Library provides free, easy-to-access, online articles to develop yourself, other individuals, groups and organizations (whether the organization is for-profit or nonprofit). GuideStar - GuideStar gathers and publicizes information about nonprofit organizations, including IRS Form 990s and nonprofit-supplied information. IdeaEncore - At its most basic level, IdeaEncore Network increases the benefits of sharing and lowers the barriers to sharing – thereby allowing organizations to learn more directly, more deeply, and more efficiently. Authors and owners of knowledge use IdeaEncore to advance their mission more broadly, build the capacity of the field, share their experiences more efficiently and create a new earned-income stream. Institute for Conservation Leadership - Although focused on the conservation community, the Institute for Conservation Leadership offers a number of resources and practical strategies for the general nonprofit community. Montana State Infrastructure Grants and Loans - The State of Montana lists state grant announcements on this website. Nonprofit Accounting Basics - The GWSCPA Nonprofit Financial Accountability Task Force is a nation-wide collaborative comprised of members of the accounting (the process of recording and reporting of financial transactions) and nonprofit communities that seek to strengthen the nonprofit sector in the US by improving financial accountability in the sector through ongoing education initiatives and robust discussion of current topics. Nonprofit Quarterly - The Nonprofit Quarterly’s overarching editorial goal is to strengthen the role of nonprofit organizations to activate democracy. Stay Exempt - Stay Exempt is an IRS microsite created especially for 501(c)(3) organizations! The IRS office of Exempt Organizations (EO) presents “Stay Exempt”—a series of dynamic and comprehensive tax courses that can help tax-exempt organizations maintain its exempt status and meet its filing requirements. The Bridgespan Group - Founded in 2000, the Bridgespan Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps nonprofit and philanthropic leaders in the hard work of developing strategies and building organizations that inspire and accelerate social change. The Chronicle of Philanthropy Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy Blogs connect the nonprofit world with news, jobs and ideas. USA.gov For Nonprofits - USA.gov maintains a collection of links to information related to nonprofits about grants, loans, management information, and tax law. Category: Fundraising 501 Videos - Each Monday, 501 Videos posts inspiring, humorous and reassuring stories from successful Development Directors. These free short videos are only posted for one week. Alliance for Nonprofit Management - The Alliance is the professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to improving the management and governance capacity of nonprofits - to assist nonprofits in fulfilling their mission. The Alliance is a learning community that promotes quality in nonprofit capacity building. American FactFinder - American FactFinder is a great tool for program planning and grant development with customizable information, from the Census, down to the city and zip code level. Big Sky Institute for the Advancement of Nonprofits - The Big Sky Institute for the Advancement of Nonprofits (BSI)is a 501(c)(3) research and development institute that strengthens philanthropy and nonprofits in Montana and other Philanthropic Divide states. Charitable Giving Program - Northwestern Energy - Qualified nonprofit organizations that operate within our service territory may apply for donations through NorthWestern Energy's Charitable Giving program. In addition, nonprofit organizations can submit a request for proposal to partner with NorthWestern Energy in 2011. Funding for the partnership is $25,000. Charitable Solicitation Registry - Multi-State Filer Project - The Unified Registration Statement (URS) represents an effort to consolidate the information and data requirements of all states that require registration of nonprofit organizations performing charitable solicitations within their jurisdictions. Endow Montana - Endow Montana provides new strategies to secure permanent charitable resources for communities and organizations, while expanding philanthropy for all Montanans. Flathead Community Foundation - The Flathead Community Foundation (FCF) serves to improve the quality of life and make a lasting difference in the place we love. We do this by gathering donors’ gifts in permanent endowments or pass-through funds; by growing individual funds through wise investment management; and by distributing fund proceeds according to donor wishes through grants to local charities. Foundation Center - The Foundation Center maintains a comprehensive database on U.S. grantmakers and their grants — a robust, accessible knowledge bank for the sector. It also operates research, education, and training programs designed to advance philanthropy at every level. Free Management Library - The Management Library provides free, easy-to-access, online articles to develop yourself, other individuals, groups and organizations (whether the organization is for-profit or nonprofit). Gifts in Kind - Gifts In Kind International distributes corporate product donations to qualified nonprofit organizations. Donated products include books, toys, personal care products, clothing, computers, home improvement materials, and more. They offer free access to qualified nonprofits. Grants.gov - Grants.gov is your source to find and apply for federal grants. IdeaEncore - At its most basic level, IdeaEncore Network increases the benefits of sharing and lowers the barriers to sharing – thereby allowing organizations to learn more directly, more deeply, and more efficiently. Authors and owners of knowledge use IdeaEncore to advance their mission more broadly, build the capacity of the field, share their experiences more efficiently and create a new earned-income stream. Idealist Nonprofit Resource Center - Idealist lists resources for nonprofit organization and, in the future, nonprofit FAQs. Institute for Conservation Leadership - Although focused on the conservation community, the Institute for Conservation Leadership offers a number of resources and practical strategies for the general nonprofit community. Mal Warwick's Successful Fundraising Online - Expert consultants have authored a variety of articles on topics important to any fundraising program. Montana State Infrastructure Grants and Loans - The State of Montana lists state grant announcements on this website. MSU Extension - Grant Opportunities - Each week, Montana State University Extension Office complies a list of grant opportunities. According to their website, “The primary focus of this Grant Opportunities list is on 'community-friendly' grants; i.e., those grants that organizations and special interest groups in small, underserved, struggling rural communities have a reasonable chance of competing for on a level playing field.” RoundUp for Safety - Roundup for Safety awards grants to non-profit groups throughout the Cooperative's service area to help pay for safety-related projects. Participating members allow their monthly bills to be "rounded up" to the nearest dollar, with the extra money going into a fund administered by an independent board of directors. Since it began, the program has awarded more than $500,000 in grant money. Summary of State Charity Registration - This spreadsheet summarizes the requirements of each state for registration and reporting by charities. It is a work in progress and I offer no warranty that the information is current. I will post updated versions as I find more information. You are free to use it as a tool for managing your registrations. The Bridgespan Group - Founded in 2000, the Bridgespan Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps nonprofit and philanthropic leaders in the hard work of developing strategies and building organizations that inspire and accelerate social change. The Center on Philanthropy - The Center on Philanthropy is moving philanthropy forward in the 21st century. Its cutting-edge programs and initiatives provide nonprofits, donors and scholars with the resources they need to make a difference. Their initiatives include: Academics, Research, The Fund Raising School, Lake Institute on Faith and Giving and Women's Philanthropy Institute. The Chronicle of Philanthropy Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy Blogs connect the nonprofit world with news, jobs and ideas. The Fundraising Authority - The Fundraising Authority offers information available on how to raise money for schools, churches, and other non-profit organizations and charities. USA.gov For Nonprofits - USA.gov maintains a collection of links to information related to nonprofits about grants, loans, management information, and tax law. Whitefish Community Foundation - Since 2000, Whitefish Community Foundation funding has supported the hungry, assisted the underserved, built affordable housing, cared for the sick and enriched your lives through the arts. The Foundation’s funding does not come from a single source, donor or corporation but from hundred’s of individuals and organizations with one thing in common—they all care about Whitefish. Category: Governance Active Nonprofit Search - National Center for Charitable Statistics - Search active 501(3)c organizations by name, location, state, tax identification number and more. Alliance for Nonprofit Management - The Alliance is the professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to improving the management and governance capacity of nonprofits - to assist nonprofits in fulfilling their mission. The Alliance is a learning community that promotes quality in nonprofit capacity building. Blue Avocado - Blue Avocado is a nonprofit online magazine for community nonprofits. It publishes an e-newsletter each month. Board Cafe Newsletter Archives - Board Cafe Newsletter Archives provides links by topic on a variety of nonprofit and Board governance issues. Board Cafe has since merged into Blue Avocado. BoardSource - BoardSource is dedicated to advancing the public good by building exceptional nonprofit boards and inspiring board service. Fieldstone Alliance - Fieldstone Alliance provides user-friendly, online publications that help nonprofit, community, funders, government, and business leaders improve their communities. Free Management Library - The Management Library provides free, easy-to-access, online articles to develop yourself, other individuals, groups and organizations (whether the organization is for-profit or nonprofit). Great Leadership - Great Leadership blogs on opinions and information on leadership and leadership development. GuideStar - GuideStar gathers and publicizes information about nonprofit organizations, including IRS Form 990s and nonprofit-supplied information. IdeaEncore - At its most basic level, IdeaEncore Network increases the benefits of sharing and lowers the barriers to sharing – thereby allowing organizations to learn more directly, more deeply, and more efficiently. Authors and owners of knowledge use IdeaEncore to advance their mission more broadly, build the capacity of the field, share their experiences more efficiently and create a new earned-income stream. Idealist Nonprofit Resource Center - Idealist lists resources for nonprofit organization and, in the future, nonprofit FAQs. Institute for Conservation Leadership - Although focused on the conservation community, the Institute for Conservation Leadership offers a number of resources and practical strategies for the general nonprofit community. Nonprofit Quarterly - The Nonprofit Quarterly’s overarching editorial goal is to strengthen the role of nonprofit organizations to activate democracy. Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence in Montana - Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence in Montana is a comprehensive guide that sets forth principles, as well as legally required and organizationally recommended practices for all aspects of nonprofit leadership and management. Social Innovation Conversations - Attend innovative conferences on your morning drive. The Center for Social Innovation of the Stanford Graduate School of Business brings conference recordings from thought leaders in the nonprofit world working to create models for social and environmental change in the world. Stay Exempt - Stay Exempt is an IRS microsite created especially for 501(c)(3) organizations! The IRS office of Exempt Organizations (EO) presents “Stay Exempt”—a series of dynamic and comprehensive tax courses that can help tax-exempt organizations maintain its exempt status and meet its filing requirements. The Bridgespan Group - Founded in 2000, the Bridgespan Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps nonprofit and philanthropic leaders in the hard work of developing strategies and building organizations that inspire and accelerate social change. The Chronicle of Philanthropy Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy Blogs connect the nonprofit world with news, jobs and ideas. The Nonprofit Center - One of the primary goals of this website, is to provide Associations, Chambers and other organizations with useful, reusable documentation, at no charge. Much of the sites’ resources and downloadable documents can be accessed by clicking the “resources” link on the left side navigation menu. USA.gov For Nonprofits - USA.gov maintains a collection of links to information related to nonprofits about grants, loans, management information, and tax law. Category: Human Resources Alliance for Nonprofit Management - The Alliance is the professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to improving the management and governance capacity of nonprofits - to assist nonprofits in fulfilling their mission. The Alliance is a learning community that promotes quality in nonprofit capacity building. Best Nonprofit Job Sites Rated - Blue Avocado rates national and regional job sites on the web. Blue Avocado - Blue Avocado is a nonprofit online magazine for community nonprofits. It publishes an e-newsletter each month. Corporation for National and Community Service - The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal agency that engages more than five million Americans in service through Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America, and leads President Obama's national call to service initiative, United We Serve. Flathead Job Service - Flathead Job Service offers local workshops, a business resource library, HR Toolkit, and other helpful information for employers of all kinds. Flathead Valley Society for Human Resource Management - Flathead Valley SHRM is an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management. Whether you are new to the HR field or have many years of experience, they are a local starting point for networking, information, professional development and continued support of excellence in Human Resources. Free Management Library - The Management Library provides free, easy-to-access, online articles to develop yourself, other individuals, groups and organizations (whether the organization is for-profit or nonprofit). IdeaEncore - At its most basic level, IdeaEncore Network increases the benefits of sharing and lowers the barriers to sharing – thereby allowing organizations to learn more directly, more deeply, and more efficiently. Authors and owners of knowledge use IdeaEncore to advance their mission more broadly, build the capacity of the field, share their experiences more efficiently and create a new earned-income stream. Institute for Conservation Leadership - Although focused on the conservation community, the Institute for Conservation Leadership offers a number of resources and practical strategies for the general nonprofit community. Montana Consultants Directory - Montana Nonprofit Connections hosts a list of organizational consultants available to nonprofits throughout the state. Nonprofit Quarterly - The Nonprofit Quarterly’s overarching editorial goal is to strengthen the role of nonprofit organizations to activate democracy. Serve Montana - The Governor’s Office of Community Service encourages citizens of all ages and backgrounds to engage in service, encourages organizations to involve youths in the life and work of communities and works to promote and expand volunteer opportunities for all Montanans. The Governor’s Office of Community Service and the Governor-appointed Montana Commission on Community Service were created in 1993 to promote and expand national service and volunteer opportunities in Montana. Category: Planning American FactFinder - American FactFinder is a great tool for program planning and grant development with customizable information, from the Census, down to the city and zip code level. Blue Avocado - Blue Avocado is a nonprofit online magazine for community nonprofits. It publishes an e-newsletter each month. Collaboration Factors Inventory - This survey tool is a resource to determine if the collaboration you are considering is viable through 20 research-tested success factors. Free Management Library - The Management Library provides free, easy-to-access, online articles to develop yourself, other individuals, groups and organizations (whether the organization is for-profit or nonprofit). IdeaEncore - At its most basic level, IdeaEncore Network increases the benefits of sharing and lowers the barriers to sharing – thereby allowing organizations to learn more directly, more deeply, and more efficiently. Authors and owners of knowledge use IdeaEncore to advance their mission more broadly, build the capacity of the field, share their experiences more efficiently and create a new earned-income stream. Montana Consultants Directory - Montana Nonprofit Connections hosts a list of organizational consultants available to nonprofits throughout the state. Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence in Montana - Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence in Montana is a comprehensive guide that sets forth principles, as well as legally required and organizationally recommended practices for all aspects of nonprofit leadership and management. The Bridgespan Group - Founded in 2000, the Bridgespan Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps nonprofit and philanthropic leaders in the hard work of developing strategies and building organizations that inspire and accelerate social change. The Chronicle of Philanthropy Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy Blogs connect the nonprofit world with news, jobs and ideas. The Nonprofit Center - One of the primary goals of this website, is to provide Associations, Chambers and other organizations with useful, reusable documentation, at no charge. Much of the sites’ resources and downloadable documents can be accessed by clicking the “resources” link on the left side navigation menu. Category: Technology Common Craft - Befuddled at times by technology? Check out this website by Common Craft that looks at technology - including wiki, blogs, social networking, and more - in plain English. Google for Nonprofits - Google has simplified its offerings and application process for nonprofits for their free and discounted offerings, including online advertising, Google Apps and Google Earth. Idealware - Idealware, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provides thoroughly researched, impartial and accessible resources about software to help nonprofits make smart software decisions. Nonprofit Quarterly - The Nonprofit Quarterly’s overarching editorial goal is to strengthen the role of nonprofit organizations to activate democracy. Nonprofit Technology Network - NTEN aspires to a world where all nonprofit organizations skillfully and confidently use technology to meet community needs and fulfill their missions. NTEN is the membership organization of nonprofit technology professionals. The members share the common goal of helping nonprofits use all aspects of technology more effectively. TechSoup - TechSoup is a nonprofit with a clear focus: providing other nonprofits and libraries with technology that empowers them to fulfill their missions and serve their communities. As part of that goal, we provide free and discounted technology products and information geared specifically to the unique challenges faced by nonprofits and libraries.
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