Includes "Leadership Self-Assessment Tool", articles for nonprofit leaders, and other resources.
http://www.councilofnonprofits.org/resources/resources-topic/leadership
The Nonprofit FAQ
Collection of Frequently Asked Questions on the website of the National Center for Charitable Statistics.
Grant Space
Section of the Foundation Center website that includes a guide to starting a nonprofit organization that other Web resources:
Community Tool Box
"The purpose of the Community Tool Box is to build capacity for this work—to make it easier for people to bring about change and improvement in their communities. The Community Tool Box connects people with resources for learning the many skills required for this work and applying this knowledge in diverse cultures and contexts.
Development of the Community Tool Box has been ongoing since 1994, and is a public service of the University of Kansas. The Community Tool Box is developed and managed by the Work Group for Community Health and Development at the University of Kansas, and partners nationally and internationally."
Basic Guide to Program Evaluation
This section of ManagementHelp.com describes the process of evaluating nonprofit and for-profit programs. It includes outcomes evaluation and links to further reading.
http://managementhelp.org/evaluation/program-evaluation-guide.htm
Nonprofit Law Resource Library
An online library of information and links pertaining to nonprofit law, established by Hurwit & Associates.
The Alliance for Nonprofit Management
The Alliance for Nonprofit Management—“The Alliance is the national voice and catalyst for the field of capacity building. They improve the effectiveness of individuals, groups, and organizations helping nonprofits and communities achieve positive social change.” Includes resource library.
IRS.gov - Tax Information for Nonprofits and Other Charities
IRS.gov: Tax Information for Nonprofits and Other Charities—Official IRS Web page with information on applying for tax exempt status and links to essential forms.
Foundation Center: Establishing a Nonprofit Organization
Guide to starting a nonprofit organization from the Foundation Center. Includes information on board development, bylaws, tax exemption, staff recruitment, fundraising, etc.
IRS.gov - State Nonprofit Incorporation Websites
State laws on incorporating a nonprofit organization, compiled on the IRS Web site.
http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/State-Nonprofit-Incorporation-Forms-and-Information
How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Guidelines and Resources for Entrepeneurs
Web guide to starting and managing nonprofit organizations on the Web site of the Free Management Library.
http://managementhelp.org/startingorganizations/start-nonprofit.htm
NCSTAC: How to Establish a 501c3.
Publication of the National Consumer Supporter Technical Assistance Center, a program of Mental Health America.
Nonprofit Leadership: A Select Annotated Bibiliography
Ken Williams, Nonprofit Leadership Development: A Select Annotated Bibliography, Washington, D.C.: Academy for Educational Development, 2008.
Grants Information Collection
The Grants Information Collection, located in Memorial Library at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; a collection of print and electronic materials that is open to the public. Includes information on locating grants for nonprofits & academic research, as well as nonprofit management and grant proposal writing information.