The Alliance is a professional association of individuals and organizations dedicated to improving the management and governance capacity of nonprofits. They provide leadership and advice on important management issues affecting nonprofits. The major subject areas are financial management, strategic planning, board development and fundraising. http://www.allianceonline.org
Business Journals listed by industry and major markets. Good source for articles about local businesses. http://www.bizjournals.com
The Association of Fundraising Professionals, an individual member association, which advances philanthropy through education, training and advocacy based on research and a Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional Practice. http://www.nsfre.org
This web site is an excellent way to access information on board development and training, BoardSource's publications, reports, training sessions as well as frequently asked questions about nonprofit governance and Board Information Center. http://www.boardsource.org
The Chronicle of Philanthropy is the newspaper of the nonprofit world for charity leaders, fund raisers, grant makers and others involved in philanthropy. The print edition is published bi-weekly. The site offers some information to the general public, however much of the material in open only to Chronicle subscribers. http://www.philanthropy.com
A global business network providing e-commerce, business opportunities and trade resources through an international, trusted network of Chambers of Commerce. http://www.worldchambers.com
Founded in 1949, the Council on Foundations is a nonprofit membership association of grantmaking foundations and corporations. The Council's mission is to promote responsible and effective philanthropy. http://www.cof.org
The Foundation Center is an independent nonprofit information clearinghouse established in 1956. The Center's mission is to foster public understanding of the foundation field by collecting, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating information on foundations, corporate giving and related subjects. You can also subscribe to their electronic newsletter.http://fdncenter.org
The online magazine of the Council on Foundations, Foundation News & Commentary links to the Council on Foundations with general giving information and a bi-monthly magazine. http://www.foundationnews.org
Grants.gov is a simple, unified "storefront" for all customers of federal grants to electronically find, apply for and manage grants. Grants.gov encompasses over 900 grant programs offered by the 26 federal grant-making agencies. Through this comprehensive site, you will find helpful information about grant opportunities, applications, resources and market research. http://www.grants.gov/
A free service with information on the programs and finances of more than 850,000 American charities and nonprofit organizations, up-to-date news stories on philanthropy and resources for donors and volunteers. Also includes online access to IRS 990 forms. http://www.guidestar.org
Hoover's Online is a comprehensive source of information on business, company stocks, industry trends and more. http://www.hoovers.com
Kidon Media-Link contains a complete directory with links to newspapers in the United States and other news sources on the Internet. http://www.kidon.com/media-link/usa.shtml
Includes a Resources for Nonprofits section, which provides tools and resources to help nonprofit organizations make the most of the Internet. This site is a starting point for nonprofits that are interested in learning the most effective ways to use online technology. http://www.networkforgood.org
The PCBR database contains descriptions of capacity-building programs being carried out by U.S. foundations. From this database, you may obtain program profiles and conduct searches for programs under one or more search categories. http://www.humaninteract.org/reports/pcbrdatabase.asp
The Philanthropy Journal helps people understand, support and work in the nonprofit and philanthropic world. Through a daily website and free, weekly email bulletin, it delivers online philanthropy and nonprofit news and information. http://www.philanthropyjournal.org
The Philanthropy News Digest, a weekly news service of the Foundation Center, is a compendium, in digest form, of philanthropy-related articles and features culled from print and electronic media outlets nationwide. http://fdncenter.org/pnd
Electronic newsletter with a weekly alert service and searchable database and news about philanthropy, nonprofits, fundraising, technology, volunteers, charity and jobs. http://www.pnnonline.org
A page developed by David Lamb to specifically help with philanthropic research. http://www.lambresearch.com
Home page for the Commission with a searchable database and electronic access to annual reports and financial information on public companies. Good source for current financial information.http://www.sec.gov
United Way of America is a national system of volunteers, contributors and local charities built on the proven effectiveness of local organizations helping people in their own communities. http://www.unitedway.org
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