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1 to 1 Media
A magazine for leadership: subscribe to their e-newsletter!

About.com for Nonprofits
Nonprofit source for information, links, and free e-newsletters

Alliance for Nonprofit Management
Helps nonprofits Achieve quality in nonprofit management

American Enterprise Institute
The American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research is a private, nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution dedicated to research and education on issues of government, politics, economics, and social welfare.

American Society for Public Administration
One of the nation's most respected society representing all forums in the public service arena. They believe that by embracing new ideas - addressing key public service issues - and promoting change at both the local and international levels, which can enhance the quality of lives worldwide.

Association of Fundraising Professionals
Works towards advancing philanthropy through education, training and advocacy

BBB Wise Giving Alliance
Helps donors make informed giving decisions and advances high standards of conduct among organizations that solicit contributions from the public.

Blackbaud
Find a variety of whitepapers on fundraising, nonprofit marketing, nonprofit management…plus many other topics!

BoardSource
A great resource for improving and strengthening the board of directors for any nonprofit

Brookings Institution
A nonprofit public policy organization with a mission is to conduct high-quality, independent research.

Center for Nonprofit Management
Designed to foster healthy neighborhoods and communities by improving the performance of nonprofit organizations addressing critical issues and serving underserved populations.

Charity Channel
Connecting nonprofit professionals worldwide

Charity Navigator
See how local United Ways and nonprofit organizations are rated.

Council on Foundations
Provides the opportunity, leadership and tools needed by philanthropic organizations to expand, enhance and sustain their ability to advance the common good.

Council of Michigan Foundations
A nonprofit membership association of over 400 grantmaking organizations working together to strengthen, promote, and increase philanthropy in Michigan

Chronicle of Philanthropy
Newspaper targeted towards the nonprofit world.

Community Resource Center
A resource center that gathers, analyzes, interprets, and shares national and local data through partnerships with nonprofit and neighborhood groups in an effort to assist local and regional nonprofit leaders with decision making, grant writing, and program evaluation.

Donor Digital
A full-service online fundraising, advocacy, and advertising company

e-Lead          
This page has links and an abundance of resources focused on leadership and development programs.

Foundation Center
A foundation online to help grantmakers find grants and remain up-to-date with the most recent news

Forum of  Regional Associations for Grantmakers
A national philanthropic leader and a network of 32 regional associations of grantmakers

Free Management Library
A complete integrated online library for nonprofits & for profits

Grand Valley State University's Johnson Center for Philanthropy
An academic center that enhances the impact of foundations and nonprofit organizations, improves the quality of community decision-making, and develops the habit of civic engagement among students and faculty at Grand Valley State University.

Grassroots Fundraising Journal
Practical tips and tools to help you raise money for your organization

Harvard Research Project Evaluation
Home to the periodical, The Evaluation Exchange, that highlights innovative methods and approaches to evaluation, emerging trends in evaluation practice, and practical applications of evaluation theory.

Idealist
Idealist is an interactive site where people and organizations can exchange resources and ideas, locate opportunities and supporters, and take steps toward building a world where all people can live dignified lives. 

Independent Sector
Check out the recent giving and volunteer research that has been conducted.

Innovation Network
Planning and evaluation tools for nonprofit organizations

Kalamazoo Community Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
Services designed to provide assistance for the individual with a mental health or substance abuse problem.

Leader to Leader Institute
Designed to strengthen leadership of the social sector

Learning Institute for Nonprofits
Provides you with a number of resources on the web that could provide you with assistance in a variety of nonprofit management and leadership issues

Link Research
Link Research is a free service for nonprofits in need of program evaluations, feasibility studies, strategic plans, data collection and analysis, and other research projects.

Management Assistance Program for Nonprofits
A not-for-profit organization that provides services and consulting to other nonprofits

Marketingprofs.com
Find information related to marketing and market research

Michigan Association for Evaluations
A voluntary organization devoted to educating the public about the science and use of evaluation.

Michigan Nonprofit Association
Works towards increasing the capacity of Michigan’s nonprofits to serve, strengthen and transform communities.

Michigan State University Nonprofit Resources
Extensive list of nonprofit fundraising resources; including useful articles

National Association of Planning Councils
A national non-profit organization which seeks to improve the human condition through encouraging research-based community planning and action

National Center for Charitable Statistics
A national clearinghouse of data on the nonprofit sector

National Committee for Philanthropic Accountability
The national committee that conducts research to make nonprofit organizations more open and accountable

National Council for Nonprofit Organizations
Network of state and regional nonprofits

Nonprofit Good Practice Guide
Promoting the power of shared knowledge

Nonprofit Resource Center
A comprehensive list of links to websites useful to nonprofit organizations

Nonprofit Risk Management Center
This Web-based online program helps organizations customize risk management plans to protect their mission and people.

Nuts & Bolts Publishing
Free articles for improving nonprofits on various levels including:  board relations, committees, media relations, and leadership

On Philanthropy
A leading global resource for nonprofit professionals, presented by Changing Our World, Inc.

Philanthropy News Digest
Find all the latest news in the philanthropy sector—all in one place!

Philanthropy Resources Online
Digital collection of philanthropic resources from IUPUI University Library

Sample Size Calculator
A great resource to determine how many you need to sample in order to have a representative sample

Society for Nonprofit Organizations
A great resource for any nonprofit; pass the link along to your partnering agencies!

TechSoup: The Technology Place for Non-profits
Technology update for nonprofits, and filled with useful articles.

The Nonprofit Management Education Center
Learn something new: read answers to basic questions related to marketing a nonprofit organization.

University of Michigan Nonprofit and Public Management Center
A website with information about and for nonprofits, including a list of support organizations and resources

Volunteer Match
Refer your volunteers!