General - Nonprofits
Candid
Foundation Center and Guidestar merged on February 19, 2019 to form Candid, an organization which provides what each did in one portal. It is a foundation directory and a charity checker which allows you to compare nonprofit organizations. It also provides information on training for nonprofit employees, shows data in the nonprofit sector, keeps you informed with the latest news, you can sign up for their newsletter, and so much more.
Free Tools for Researching Private Foundations
https://www.njstatelib.org/free-tools-for-researching-private-foundations
Pointers to websites, IRS records, grantmaker resources, and other possibilities so that nonprofits seeking funding can match their needs with offerings and determine how to meet expectations of the foundations.
Grants and Related Resources Guide
https://libguides.lib.msu.edu/c.php?g=96743&p=622547
From Michigan State University, a suite of sites about grants, nonprofits, fundraising, giving, and volunteering; with a calendar of relevant conventions.
Guidestar
"Whether you're part of a nonprofit — or researching one to donate to — GuideStar will help you compare nonprofits in an easy, transparent way."
Idealist.org
Job and internship search tool, a blog, and nonprofit resources for additional information about volunteer management, community action, frequently asked questions, and tools for organizations. Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
IRS Stay Exempt
"Stay Exempt is an IRS microsite created especially for 501(c)(3) organizations." Offers virtual workshops, mini-courses, and a resource library.
National Center for Charitable Statistics
A division of the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy of The Urban Institute, the Center provides data about organizations and their activities as well as about state-by-state giving statistics. With IRS forms, links, and bibliography.
National Council of Nonprofits
https://www.councilofnonprofits.org
"National Council of Nonprofits is the network of state and regional nonprofit associations serving more than 25,000 member organizations."
New Jersey State Library - Grants
https://libguides.njstatelib.org/grant_info/NJ
A list of websites from the New Jersey State Library for NJ state grants information.
New Jersey State Library - Proposals
https://libguides.njstatelib.org/grant_info/proposal_writing
A list of websites from the New Jersey State library for writing grant proposals.
Nonprofit Organizations (The Balance Small Business)
https://www.thebalancesmb.com/non-profit-4161501
Includes information on starting a nonprofit, fundraising, volunteers, charitable giving, grants, marketing, nonprofit careers, and a list of resources.
Nonprofits: USA.gov
https://www.usa.gov/start-nonprofit
An extensive directory of government information and external links arranged by topic (grants, loans, and tax information). Not to be missed.
Philanthropy Journal
http://www.philanthropyjournal.org
Nonprofit news, a resource directory, special reports, and articles covering topics such as planned giving, fundraising, management, and marketing. The journal stopped publication in January 2020, but the site remains active as an information resource.
Women's Philanthropy Institute
https://philanthropy.iupui.edu/institutes/womens-philanthropy-institute/index.html
"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."
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