Michigan Resource Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence about the resource center
access information mcadsv
internet gateway
a unique collection of materials

Nonprofit Management Resources

Management Resources for Nonprofits return to top

BoardSource
BoardSource is the premier resource for practical information, tools and best practices, training, and leadership development for board members of nonprofit organizations worldwide.

Board Café
Board Café is the electronic newsletter exclusively for members of nonprofit boards of directors.  Short enough to read over a cup of coffee, Board Café offers a menu of ideas, information, opinion, news and resources to help board members give and get the most out of board service.

Free Nonprofit Management Library
Complete highly integrated library for nonprofits.        Great Resource!

Groundspring.org
Groundspring.org is a nonprofit organization that provides simple, affordable and integrated services for small to medium-sized nonprofit organizations to help them become effective users of internet technology in their fundraising and management of donors and supporters.

Leader to Leader Institute
Leader to Leader Institute strengthens the leadership of the social sector.

Management Assistance Program for Nonprofits
MAP's purpose is to build the capacity of nonprofit organizations to achieve mission-driven results.

Michigan Nonprofit Association
Promoting the awareness and effectiveness of Michigan's nonprofit sector and advancing the cause of volunteerism and philanthropy in the state.

MichiganNonprofit.com
An interactive collaboration of Michigan Nonprofit Association, Crain's Nonprofit News and the Volunteer Accounting Service Team of Michigan.

Nonprofit Good Practice Guide
The Nonprofit Good Practice Guide captures
and organizes good practices to assist nonprofits and foundations in improving their efficiency and effectiveness. The free online Guide provides nearly 7,000 tips and resources organized within ten topic areas including Accountability and Evaluation, Advocacy, Communications and Marketing, Foundations and Grantmaking, Fundraising and Financial Sustainability, Governance, Management and Leadership, Staff Development and Organizational Capacity, Technology, and Volunteer Management. "Training Essentials" within each topic area offers a framework for capacity building and staff training.

Nonprofit Resource Center
Nonprofit Resource Center is the Internet's information source for nonprofit organizations. 

Nonprofit Risk Management Center
A source for tools, advice and training to control risks so you can focus on your nonprofit's mission.

Nonprofit Times
A business publication for nonprofit management.

Volunteer Accounting Service Team of Michigan (formerly Accounting Aid Society)
VAST of Michigan provides management and financial expertise to low-income families and nonprofit organizations in Michigan.

Volunteer Match
Post a volunteer opportunity at your organization.

Fundraising Tools and Resources for Nonprofitsreturn to top

Association of Fundraising Professionals
Advancing philanthropy through education, training and advocacy.

Chronicle of Philanthropy
The Newspaper of the nonprofit world.

Council on Foundations
The Council on Foundations is a membership organization of more than 2,000 grantmaking foundations and giving programs worldwide. We provide leadership expertise, legal services and networking opportunities—among other services—to our members and to the general public.

The Council of Michigan Foundations
The Council of Michigan Foundations (CMF) is a membership association of more than 400 grantmakers working together to increase, enhance and improve philanthropy in Michigan.

GrassrootsFundraising.org
Online Resources from the Grassroots Fundraising Journal and ChardonPress.com.  Great site produced by Kim Klein.

GuideStar
The National Database of Nonprofit Organizations.  GuideStar's mission is to revolutionize philanthropy and nonprofit practice with information.

The Foundation Center
Helping grantseekers succeed, helping grantmakers make a difference.

The Fundraising School
The Fund Raising School is the only national fund raising education program housed within a university. We are a part of the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy, which seeks to increase the understanding of philanthropy and improve its practice through research, teaching, and public service.

Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues
Groups comprised of individual donors and grantmakers from private, public, family, corporate and community foundations. 

The Grantsmanship Center
The Grantsmanship Center is a great source of grantsmanship training and grant information.

National Network of Grantmakers
A membership organization of individual donors, foundation staff, board, and grantmaking committee members committed to the goal of increasing resources, financial and otherwise, to organizations working for social change.

Women's Philanthropy Institute
Inspiring women to fulfill their philanthropic potential.  Includes information on creating a women's giving circle.

Technology Tools and Resources for Nonprofitsreturn to top

TechSoup 
TechSoup is a comprehensive source of technology information just for nonprofit organizations. For a weekly serving of TechSoup highlights, sign up for our free newsletter, By the Cup.

NPower
The NPower National Network is made up of independent, community-based organizations dedicated to helping nonprofits better serve their communities through technology. 

NPower Michigan
NPower Michigan was founded to help non-profits achieve their missions by integrating the appropriate use of technology into their day-to-day work and direct service delivery.

Project Alchemy
Project Alchemy supports social change by using technology to strengthen movement building, communication and grassroots activism.

Dot Org
Dot Org Media is a content publishing and syndication service that offers an email newsletter, Web content and special reports on selected topics such as ASPs, online advocacy, fundraising and Internet presence.  Dot Org presents case studies, effective practices, techniques and tools to help nonprofits maximize their Internet presence.
 

Symantec Security Response
The Symantec Security Alert email includes:
• Immediate alerts on Category 3, 4 and 5 level threats
• Latest virus definitions and security update information
• Detection and removal instructions
• Expert advice on how to protect your system
 

Webopedia
The only online dictionary and search engine you need for computer and Internet technology.

 

Software for Nonprofits
Software for Nonprofits offers a directory of software that provides discounts to nonprofits and schools.
 

Bobby
Bobby is a comprehensive web accessibility software tool designed to help expose and repair barriers to accessibility and encourage compliance with existing accessibility guidelines.

The Alliance for Technology Access
The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is a network of community-based Resource Centers, Developers, Vendors and Associates dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assistive, and information technologies.

Michigan Comnet
Michigan Comnet, a joint venture of United Way Community Services and the University of Michigan School of Social Work, is a community of individuals and organizations concerned with increasing communication and information sharing within the nonprofit public service sector.

The Michigan Resource Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence
3893 Okemos Rd. Suite B-2, Okemos MI 48864
Phone: (517) 381-4663  •  TTY: (517) 381-8470  •  Fax: (517) 347-1060
resource@mcadsv.org

About the Resource Center | Statistics and Fact SheetsLaws and Public Policy    
Access Information | Internet Gateway | MDVPTB | MCADSV