LibGuides: NonProfits: Welcome

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Selected Background Information

Nonprofit Leadership and Management Research Starter (2023)
Provides an overview of the topic with keywords, terms & concepts, bibliography and suggested reading list.

"CHOICES: Measuring Return on Investment in a Nonprofit Organization" in Social Media Performance Evaluation and Success Measurements by Michael A. Brown Sr (Editor)
ISBN: 9781522519638
Publication Date: 2016
This chapter explores the success of a mid-sized nonprofit organization, CHOICES: Memphis Center for Reproductive Health, as it develops a strategic social media plan to increase awareness and support for the organization.
Handbook of Research on Emerging Business Models and Managerial Strategies in the Nonprofit Sector by Lindy Lou West (Editor); Andrew Worthington (Editor)
ISBN: 9781522525370
Publication Date: 2017
A comprehensive reference source for the latest scholarly information on management tools, analytics, and infrastructures for contemporary nonprofit organizations.
"Nonprofit Organizations and Social Media Use: An Analysis of Nonprofit Organizations' Effective Use of Social Media Tools" in Social Media Performance Evaluation and Success Measurements by Michael A. Brown Sr (Editor)
ISBN: 9781522519638
Publication Date: 2016
This chapter focuses on and addresses the question of nonprofit use of social media by examining the main objectives for using social media, and whether social media has been effective in meeting these objectives.

Selected TED Talks

Annette Heuser: The 3 Agencies with the Power to Make or Break Economies Heuser shares her vision for a nonprofit agency that would bring more equality and justice into the mix.
Chris Grundner: Modern Nonprofit Board Governance. Passion Is Not Enough! TEDx talk in 2012 by the president and CEO of the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement.
Jacqueline Novogratz: Inspiring a Life of Immersio Jacqueline Novogratz founded and leads Acumen Fund, a nonprofit with a businesslike approach to improving the lives of the poor, and her book The Blue Sweater tells stories that evoke sustainable bottom-up solutions over traditional top-down aid.
Melinda Gates: What Nonprofits Can Learn from Coca-Cola Melinda Gates makes a provocative case: What can nonprofits learn from mega-corporations like Coca-Cola, whose global network of marketers and distributors ensures that every remote village wants — and can get — an ice-cold Coke?
Michael Porter: Why Business Can Be Good at Solving Social Problems Michael Porter admits he's biased, as a business school professor, but he wants you to hear his case for letting business try to solve massive problems like climate change and access to water.

Company Research

GuideStar
Easily search 1.8 million IRS-recognized tax-exempt organizations, and thousands of faith-based nonprofits
Nonprofit Explorer
Includes summary data for nonprofit tax returns and full Form 990 documents, in both PDF and digital formats.
IRS: Tax Exempt Organization Search
Find information about an organization's tax-exempt status and filings. You can use the online search tool or download specific data sets.
National Council of Nonprofits
The pages in this section of the National Council of Nonprofits’ website walk you through some of the questions to ask before starting a nonprofit, filings you’ll need to complete at the federal and state levels, and the standard policies and procedures that you may want your new nonprofit to have in place.

Selected Dissertations

An Exploration of the Factors that Contribute to the Underrepresentation of Black Women in Upper-Level Nonprofit Leadership Positions
Saunders-Morgan, D. (2024). An Exploration of the Factors that Contribute to the Underrepresentation of Black Women in Upper-Level Nonprofit Leadership Positions (Order No. 30991677). Available from Dissertations & Theses @ National University. (3042982179).
How Have Experiences With Racism and Implicit Bias Impacted the Resiliency and Sustainability of BIPOC Nonprofit Leaders
Johnson, A. M. (2024). How Have Experiences With Racism and Implicit Bias Impacted the Resiliency and Sustainability of BIPOC Nonprofit Leaders (Order No. 31140939). Available from Dissertations & Theses @ National University. (3049773920).
Women of Color Executive Leaders of Nonprofits and Strategies Used to Advance Their Career
Heyward, D. (2024). Women of Color Executive Leaders of Nonprofits and Strategies Used to Advance Their Career (Order No. 31243631). Available from Dissertations & Theses @ National University. (3066656751).
Influence of Servant Leadership on Accounting Functionality Through Changing Organizational Climate in Nonprofits: A Descriptive Case Study
Zhang, X. (2024). Influence of Servant Leadership on Accounting Functionality Through Changing Organizational Climate in Nonprofits: A Descriptive Case Study (Order No. 31489911). Available from Dissertations & Theses @ National University. (3128104902).

News & Trade Publications

Chronicle of Philanthropy
Provides news & information for fund raisers, professional employees of foundation, corporate grant makers, & people who work for non-profit, tax exempt organizations in health, education, religion, the arts, & social services.
Corporate Philanthropy Report
A monthly newsletter for corporate giving officers and nonprofit development officers that covers important corporate philanthropy news, provides an insider’s guide to charitable giving, and publishes the latest foundation and corporate grants alerts.
Nonprofit Business Advisor
An award-winning monthly newsletter that publishes the most forward-thinking advice and best practices for nonprofit professionals in order to help strengthen fiscal governance, improve leadership strategies, and advise on important legal and tax issues.
Nonprofit Communications Report
A monthly electronic publication for those who work in communication or public relations roles for any type of nonprofit organization, including professionals working at or with health organizations, associations, colleges/universities, schools, youth and social service agencies, arts and cultural organizations and more.
Nonprofit Counsel
For almost 30 years, this newsletter has covered current developments in the federal tax and related law for nonprofit organizations.
Nonprofit Times
A trade magazine that offers news and "how to" information on funding, management for any nonprofit organization.
Nonprofit World
Trade publication for executives, boards, staff & volunteers of nonprofit organizations. Focuses on key result areas of managing & leading a nonprofit organization.
Philanthropy Journal
The Philanthropy Journal serves nonprofits and their supporters by helping them tell their stories and increase their capacity through nonprofit news, resources, announcements and job listings.
Philanthropy News Digest (PND)
Daily news service, in digest form, of philanthropy-related articles and features culled from print and electronic media outlets nationwide.

Selected Academic Videos

AMA-TV: Charity Water, Trends and Brand Imperatives
This chapter of AMA TV looks into non-profit marketing and the expected hiring trends for marketing in the future.
AMA-TV: Nonprofit Marketing Narratives, Relationship Marketing, and Future Consumers
In this episode, AMA TV looks at utilizing shrewd marketing to help non-profits maintain their tax status.
Becoming an Effective Global Manager
Dr. Katherine Rosenbusch discusses global management and the different ways to be successful as a global manager.
Donald Nordberg Discusses Corporate Governance
Dr. Donald Nordberg explains corporate governance as the systems by which companies are directed and controlled.
Program Evaluations
Professor Laura Deitrick explains how program evaluation should work, and offers a step-by-step guide for building evaluation and effectiveness into program design.
Leila Janah Discusses Social Justice And Samasource Business Model
Leila Janah discusses social justice and the Samasource non-profit business model.

Nonprofit Management Selected Websites

Professional Associations & Organizations
Data & Statistics

Alliance for Nonprofit Management
national knowledge community dedicated to building the capacity of individuals, organizations and communities working to achieve positive social change and cultural enrichment.
Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA)
U.S.-based, national and international association that connects scholars, teachers, and practice leaders interested in research on nonprofit organizations, voluntary action, philanthropy and civil society.
Bridgespan
A global nonprofit organization that collaborates with mission-driven leaders, organizations, and philanthropists to break cycles of poverty and dramatically improve the quality of life for those in need.
Council on Foundations
A nonprofit leadership association of grantmaking foundations and corporations. Their website provides information on issues. Most research reports are only available to members.
European Foundation Centre
As a leading platform for philanthropy in Europe, the EFC works to strengthen the sector and make the case for institutional philanthropy as a formidable means of effecting change.
Foundation Center
The Foundation Center is an independent national organization that collects and provides authoritative information on foundation and corporate giving. The public website has a fair amount of materials available for free.
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Free materials on the Foundation Center website include the Foundation Finder, which has information on foundations and links to Websites; 990-PF tax forms; the Catalog of Non-Profit Literature, which indexes and abstracts articles about non-profits; and the Philanthropy News Digest. The Foundation Center also has tutorials, seminars, webinars, and materials on non-profit management and writing grant proposals.
Independent Sector
A leadership network organization for nonprofits, foundations, and corporations committed to advancing the common good.
National Council of Nonprofits
Working with and through the nation’s largest network of nonprofits, the National Council of Nonprofits identifies emerging trends, shares proven practices, and promotes solutions that benefit charitable nonprofits and the communities they serve.
Samasource
A non-profit business with the mission to reduce global poverty by connecting people to digital work. Their website provides insight into impact sourcing and nonprofit impact methodology.
SCORE
A nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship.

The Aspen Institute Nonprofit Data Project
Convened by the Aspen Institute, a group of other nonprofit organizations committed to develop a nonprofit data collection system.
BBB Wise Giving Alliance
Helps donors make informed giving decisions and promotes high standards of conduct among organizations that solicit contributions from the public. It produces reports about national charities, evaluating them against comprehensive Standards for Charity Accountability, and publishes a magazine, theWise Giving Guide, three times a year.
Blackbaud Institute
Blackbaud Institute resources provide best‐in‐class research to accelerate the impact of the philanthropic community. The Institute shares intelligent perspectives on best practices, legislation, and trends in the sector.
Candid Research Reports
Candid's researchers analyze and interpret the most current philanthropic data so you can tap into it. Hundreds of full-text reports published over decades are available to download here in our frequently updated open access repository.
Catalog of Nonprofit Literature
Collected by the Foundation Center, this database of the literature of philanthropy incorporates the unique contents of Foundation Center's five libraries and contains more than 33,000 records, the majority of which include descriptive abstracts.
Charity Navigator
Provides a database of charities using an unbiased, objective, numbers-based rating system to assess over 8,000 of America's best-known and some lesser known, but worthy, charities.
Charity Watch
An independent, assertive charity watchdog, providing charity ratings, tips & articles, and more.
Foundation Stats
The Foundation Center's Foundation Stats provides the most comprehensive resource available for generating tables and charts on the size, scope, and giving priorities of the U.S. foundation community.
GrantSpace
GrantSpace provides easy-to-use, self-service tools and resources to help nonprofits worldwide become more viable grant applicants and build strong, sustainable organizations. Some areas are limited to subscribers only.
GuideStar
Gathers and disseminates information about every single IRS-registered nonprofit organization.
Industries at a Glance: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations: NAICS 813
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this page provides information about the industry sector NAICS 813 - includes workforce statistics, earnings & hours, and trends.
IRS Exempt Organizations Select Check
An online search tool that allows users to search for and select an exempt organization and check certain information about its federal tax status and filings.
IRS Tax Information for Charities & Other Non-Profits
The IRS.gov page for charities & non-profits.
Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studie
A leading source of ground-breaking research and knowledge about the nonprofit sector, social investing, and the tools of government.
National Center for Charitable Statistics
National repository of data on the nonprofit sector in the United States; provides high quality data on nonprofit organizations and their activities.
National Council of Nonprofits
A resource and advocate for America’s charitable nonprofits. Provides information on trends, policy issues, white papers, and more.
Nonprofit Works
Data on US nonprofit employment, establishments, and wages from The John Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies.
Pew Chartible Trusts
Pew applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public policy, inform the public and invigorate civic life. Provides reports, articles and analysis based on their research projects.
USA.gov Starting a Nonprofit Organization
USA.gov page on how to start a nonprofit organization.

NonProfits: Welcome