Nonprofit Resources for Not-for-Profit Organizations

The following links are to web sites that might be of interest to you as a not-for-profit organization representative. If you know of a web site that you'd like to recommend be included in our list, please contact us with the site name and address, along with a brief description.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION RESOURCES

Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission - the Equity Events Calendar is a central, web-based program put together by Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission that enables users to view and search for events about equity within Greater Dayton.

We All Count - The Data Equity Framework is a systematic way of looking at data projects for equity issues. It can help your organization learn how to apply the lens of the Data Equity Framework, by following simple steps and checklists and applying practical tools.

The D5 Coalition- So You Want to Collect Demographic Data: Getting Started provides tips to help your organization get started with collecting and using demographic data - an essential tool for understanding the impact of your work.

RESOURCES FOR NOT-FOR-PROFITS

Statewide and Local Resources

Better Business Bureau (https://www.bbb.org/local-bbb/bbb-of-dayton-and-miami-valley) – offers an accreditation through its local Charitable Advisory Service, which provides comprehensive information about Greater Dayton charities. The information your BBB provides includes summaries of the organizations' programs, governance, fundraising practices and finances, as well as other valuable information to help inform prospective donors. Transparency is an important component when approaching funders. BBB Charity Accreditation enables participating organizations to assure their donors they are operating responsibly.

Dayton SCORE (dayton.score.org) – provides annual training and free mentoring services to Dayton-area nonprofits and small for-profit businesses.

Dayton Serves (daytonserves.org) – matches donors and volunteers with local nonprofit organizations.

Flyer Consulting (www.flyerconsulting.com) – is a student-run organization at the University of Dayton that provides complimentary business consulting to nonprofit organizations.

The Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations (www.oano.org) – provides leadership, education and advocacy to enhance the ability of Ohio’s nonprofit organizations to serve their communities. OANO carries out its mission by serving as a voice on public policy issues, providing training seminars on nonprofit management, securing sample policies and procedures for member organizations, offering member savings and group purchasing programs and providing one-on-one technical assistance to members.

National Resources

Alliance for Nonprofit Management (www.allianceonline.org) – a professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to improving the management and governance capacity of not-for-profits and to assisting them in fulfilling their mission.

Association of Fundraising Professionals (www.afpnet.org) – a professional membership organization representing U.S., Canadian and Mexican fundraising professionals, who work to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs.

BoardSource (www.boardsource.org) – a resource for practical information, tools and best practices, training and leadership development for board members of not-for-profit organizations worldwide

Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy at the Urban Institute (https://www.urban.org/) – provides research information regarding the role and impact of not-for-profit organizations and philanthropy in democratic societies. A major component of the Center is the National Center for Charitable Statistics (http://nccs.urban.org).

United Philanthropy Forum (https://www.unitedphilforum.org/) – connects a diverse network to lead change and increase impact in philanthropy.

The Nonprofit Risk Management Center (www.nonprofitrisk.org) – provides a variety of services and products, including technical assistance, software and training and consulting, on risk management topics for not-for-profit organizations.

Philanthropy Ohio (www.ohiograntmakers.org) – provides news and information about grantmaking and philanthropy in Ohio, as well as helpful resources for grantmaking organizations.

TechSoup (www.techsoup.org) – a comprehensive source of technology news specifically for not-for-profit organizations.

INFORMATION ON CHARITABLE GIVING

Center for the Study of Philanthropy at City University of New York (www.philanthropy.org) – provides information on world-wide philanthropy, including multicultural, international and women’s philanthropy.

The National Center for Charitable Statistics (http://nccs.urban.org) – serves as the national repository of statistical information on the nation’s not-for-profit sector. Information is obtained from the Internal Revenue Service and other agencies.

GUIDES TO AND INFORMATION ABOUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS AND NOT-FOR-PROFITS

Local Resources

Better Business Bureau (https://www.bbb.org/local-bbb/bbb-of-dayton-and-miami-valley) – offers an accreditation through its local Charitable Advisory Service, which provides comprehensive information about Greater Dayton charities. The information your BBB provides includes summaries of the organizations' programs, governance, fundraising practices and finances, as well as other valuable information to help inform prospective donors. Transparency is an important component when approaching funders. BBB Charity Accreditation enables participating organizations to assure their donors they are operating responsibly.

Dayton Metro Library (http://www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/launch-point) – provides information and other resources for nonprofit organizations regarding fundraising, grant writing and nonprofit management.

National Resources

The Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) (www.arnova.org) – is an international, interdisciplinary membership organization that includes scholars and not-for-profit leaders fostering the creation, application and dissemination of research on voluntary action, nonprofit organizations, philanthropy and civil society.

Charity Navigator (www.charitynavigator.org) – provides objective analysis of the financial health of more than 2,100 of the nation’s largest charities.

Council on Foundations (cof.org) – provides educational and informational resources on philanthropy for the general public, as well as help for grantseekers in identifying appropriate funders and developing targeted proposals.

Candid (www.candid.org) – a searchable database, providing information about the programs and finances of more than 850,000 IRS-recognized not-for-profit organizations.

Online Nonprofit Management | Kellogg Executive Education (www.northwestern.edu) – a program for emerging nonprofit leaders and those new to the sector. The content is designed to broaden awareness across a breadth of management topics in a flexible, online offering.

NEWS AND PUBLICATIONS

The Chronicle of Philanthropy (www.philanthropy.com)

The Grantsmanship Center Magazine (www.tgci.com/magazine/archives.asp)

NonProfit Times (www.nptimes.com)

Philanthropy News Digest (www.philanthropynewsdigest.org)

Philanthropy Magazine (www.philanthropyroundtable.org)