The Alliance for Nonprofit Management
Find lists of frequently asked questions on nonprofit board development, financial management, fundraising, and strategic planning as well as "Pulse!," an online newsletter helpful to managers and support staff. |
BoardSource
BoardSource, formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards, is a resource for practical information, tools and best practices, training, and leadership development for board members of nonprofit organizations worldwide. BoardSource enables organizations to fulfill their missions by helping nonprofits build strong and effective boards of directors. |
California Association of Nonprofits
CAN is a statewide membership association of almost 2,000 diverse nonprofit organizations. Their mission is to strengthen and expand the professionalism, governance, influence and effectiveness of California nonprofits. |
The Center for Healthy Communities
The Center, a part of The California Endowment, provides an innovative venue for mobilizing community and civic leaders, health providers, advocates and policymakers in the search for solutions to California's critical health and health care issues. The Center offers a variety of programs and services throughout California, as well as a conference center in Downtown Los Angeles. |
The Center for Nonprofit Management
The Center for Nonprofit Management fosters healthy neighborhoods and communities by improving the performance of nonprofit organizations addressing critical issues and serving underserved populations. The Center assists board and staff members of Southern California nonprofit organizations in enhancing management effectiveness. The Center also publishes "Opportunity NOCs," a classified listing for jobs in the nonprofit sector. |
CompassPoint Nonprofit Services
CompassPoint is a consulting and training organization located in the Bay Area with a regional focus and a national reach. The Nonprofit Genie at this site provides a host of valuable information and resources for nonprofit organizations. |
Coro Fellows
The Coro Fellows Program is an intensive nine-month, full-time, graduate-level program designed to prepare Fellows for effective and ethical leadership in public affairs. Fellows are chosen from across the country to serve at one of the following Coro Centers: Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, St. Louis and San Francisco. Each Fellow works on a series of assignments with a government agency, business, political campaign, labor union, media organization and non-profit group. |
iBoardroom
iBoardroom engages an organization's board members and improves communication and collaboration through a unique website that facilitates meeting scheduling, archives board communications and documentation, and more. iBoardroom is a for-fee service. |
Independent Sector
Independent Sector is a coalition of leading nonprofits, foundations, and corporations strengthening not-for-profit initiative, philanthropy, and citizen action. Its membership of nonprofit organizations, foundations, and corporate philanthropy programs works to strengthen, empower, and partner on behalf of the public good. The site offers a thorough list of upcoming sector events. |
L.A. SHARES
L.A. SHARES is a non-profit program that takes tax-deductible donations of reusable goods and materials (both new and used) from the local business community and redistributes these items free of charge to nonprofit agencies and schools throughout Los Angeles. |
Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership
The Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership provides information, consulting services, networking opportunities, a philanthropy resource library, and educational seminars and workshops designed to strengthen the nonprofit community in the greater Long Beach area. |
National Council of Nonprofit Associations
The mission of NCNA is to advance the vital role and capacity of the nonprofit sector in civil society and support and give voice to state and regional associations of nonprofit organizations. NCNA serves as a champion of the sector at the national level. In 2004, the site hosted a Tool Kit on Election Activities for nonprofits. |
The Nonprofit Risk Management Center
The Nonprofit Risk Management Center is designed to help nonprofits cope with uncertainty by offering a range of services including advice, software, books and web seminars on various risk management topics. As a nonprofit, the Center feels it is uniquely poised to understand and respond to challenges with practical, affordable suggestions for controlling risks that may otherwise threaten a nonprofit's ability to accomplish its mission. |
Public Counsel
Public Counsel provides pro bono legal assistance, including the incorporation of nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles. Their site features information about the formation of a tax-exempt entity in California and they provide workshops on topics related to nonprofit organizational development. |
Riordan Volunteer Leadership Development Program (RVLDP)
RVLDP is dedicated to educating and training young professionals for life-long service in the governance of nonprofit organizations. Under the auspices of the LA Junior Chamber of Commerce, young professionals participate in a 10-month curriculum and nonprofit board training experience exploring topics such as strategic planning, leadership skills and financial management. |
Santa Clarita Valley Resource Center
The Center provides training and resources to build the capacity of nonprofit organizations to turn Santa Clarita into a better place to live. The site also hosts volunteer opportunities to connect businesses and individuals with organizations in the area. |
UCLA Extension
UCLA Extension is a comprehensive continuing higher education provider, offering an array of open enrollment courses and certificate programs. Relevant course offerings include: fundraising, special events planning, nonprofit fundamentals and accounting, and more. |
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