General Sites

Marketingprofs.com
Find information related to marketing and market research

Melissa Data
“Your Data Superstore”

PolicyGovernance.com
Great information for board members and leaders in the organization

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

For Educational Administrators

LookSmart
A search engine for articles from a variety of educational journals—for free!

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Browse research studies related to Board Certification

NCES
National Center for Educational Statistics

North Central Association: Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement
Find answers to questions such as: “How Does District Accreditation Work?”

NSPRA
National School Public Relations Association; annual national seminar information

School Match
A great source for reliable information about schools-refer parents to check out your district

School Matters: A Service of Standard & Poors
Get statistics about your school district’s performance

The Parent Institute
Read great information about Parental Involvement: barriers and what your district can do to improve Parental Involvement

Tools for School Improvement Planning
Information about using data and answers to questions about surveying

For United Ways, Nonprofit Managers, Staff and Leadership

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

Allegan County United Way
Allegan Crisis Center, a member of ACUW was the recipient of the 2005 Nonprofit Research Assistance Program

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 Research Institute
The Community Research Institute (CRI) 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.

Donordigital
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.

Heart of West Michigan United Way
The work of Heart of West Michigan United Way includes focused impact in the areas of early childhood development and literacy. They are working to influence community attitudes, networks, neighborhoods and systems to create lasting changes in our community.

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.

Kingman Museum
The recipient of the 2006 Nonprofit Research Assistance Program

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

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

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

Nonprofit Good Practice Guide
Promoting the power of shared knowledge

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

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

Outcome Measurement Resource Network
United Way of America provides helpful articles about outcome measurement.

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

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

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

United Way of America
Home to the 1350 United Ways that operate throughout the nation to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of their communities

Volunteer Match
Refer your volunteers!