General Resources

  1. Nonprofit Expert - Suggested publications, advice for nonprofits, links to articles from experts in the field
  2. Alliance for Nonprofit Management - FAQs, resources and ideas from other nonprofits

Benefits Outrech

  1. FoodChange - Food Stamps outreach materials
  2. CSSNY Public Benefits Resource Center - Information about public benefits for which many of your customers are eligible

Fundraising

  1. Foundation Center - Grant resources and tips for research and writing, as well as an on-site library and helpful workshops for the fundraising process
  2. Seliger - Information on availibility of federal, state, local, foundation and corporate giving grant opportunities
  3. GuideStar - Tips on writing grant proposals, general resources for nonprofits--a national database of nonprofit organizations
  4. New York Regional Association of Grantmakers - Resources for grantseekers, including the New York/New Jersey Area Common Appliction Form

Legal Resources

  1. World Law Direct - Legal resources: Answers to FAQs, articles, ask lawyers questions (a free service), and book recommendations
  2. Lawyer's Alliance of New York - Provides representation for nonprofit groups

Management

  1. Board Developement -
    Information about the role of boards and components of board governance

  2. BoardSource - Articles about buidling a strong board of directors and successful board governance
  3. Free Management Library - Comprehensive advice about almost 700 management topics, including business planning, strategic planning, fundraising, project management, and risk management

Technological Assistance

  1. Summit Collaborative Home - Information for the nonprofit sector covering technology strategy, online advocacy, e-fundraising and Internet presence
  2. Tech Soup - Technology resources for nonprofits including information about applications, software, funding, and donations
  3. NPowerNY - Technology resources and guidance for nonprofits including information about software; a link to Tech Atlas for creating a technology plan for your organization

Trainings and Workshops

  1. Foundation Center Trainings - Free, basic trainings in areas related to fundraising including proposal writing and budgeting
  2. Suport Center for Nonprofit Management - Listing of management workshops, articles, resources for nonprofits, and opportunities for consultation
  3. The Grantsmanship Center - Resources for grantseekers, including access to successful proposals

Volunteers

  1. NYCCAH's Volunteer Matching - List all your volunteer needs and you will be matched with volunteers who are eager to help your organization achieve its goals.
  2. VolunteerMatch, Idealist, SERVEnet - Post volunteer opportunities at your agency
  3. CSSNY Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
  4. New York Cares - Sends groups of volunteers to agencies for one-time projects
  5. Energize, Inc. - Resources for managing vounteer programs and engaging volunteers