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Capella University
This on-line accredited university offers a Certificate of Non-profit Administration. Four courses can be completed in less than a year providing the basic skills needed to successfully administer a non-profit organization. A masters and Ph.D. curriculum is also offered. Capella is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the North Central Association.
222 South 9th Street, 20th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Capital Research Center
Capital Research Center (CRC) was established in 1984 to study non-profit organizations, with a special focus on reviving the American traditions of charity, philanthropy, and voluntarism.
Capital Research provides the tools to understand where their contributions are spent, and how effectively they are used. Each year, Capital Research services hundreds of research requests from grantmakers, scholars, trade associations, business executives, and legislators.
1513 16th St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20036
El Shaddai - Non-Profit Incorporation/Tax Exempt Status Assistance
This web site provides non-profit and tax exempt set-up and legal services for faith-based organizations, religious schools, and educational organizations in all 50 states.www.elshaddai.com
Faith-Works Consulting
To establish and equip locally based intermediary training organizations throughout North America that mobilize churches and other faith-based organizations to provide comprehensive support and mentoring for individuals and families struggling with poverty, welfare, homelessness and related issues.
184 E. 26th Street
Holland, MI 49423
Phone: 616-394-9212
Fax: 616-394-452
E-mail: braymond@macatawa.org
GUIDESTAR.org
GuideStar's mission is to revolutionize philanthropy and nonprofit practice with information about the operations and finances of nonprofit organizations, help donors seek out and compare charities, monitor charities' performances, help charities gain more effective operating practices and accountability, and enjoy lower fund-raising costs. The GuideStar Web site is now part of the Smithsonian’s Permanent Research Collection on Information Technology. The database contains information on 850,000 nonprofit organizations.The GuideStar Web site is produced by Philanthropic Research, Inc., a public charity founded in 1994. www.guidestar.org
Mindshare Internet Campaigns
Founded in 1997 by veteran online organizers, Mindshare develops and implements effective online communications strategies for public affairs. Our clients include many of the nation’s leading associations, coalitions, non-profit organizations, corporations, and foundations advocating on a broad range of issues. The Internet is a key strategic asset which, when leveraged effectively, can define the terms of a debate and mobilize key constituencies to have an impact. www.mindshare.net/
National Center for Neighborhood Enterprise
Resources, grants, and technical assistance for youth anti-drug programs, economic development, and neighborhood revitalization. Both faith-based and non-faith-based organizations. Private and public grant direction. www.ncne.com
National Center for Social Entrepreneurs
The National Center is a nonprofit consulting company founded in 1985. Its mission is to increase the effectiveness and financial self-sufficiency of the nonprofit sector by helping individual nonprofits think and act in a more businesslike and entrepreneurial manner. The end result is a win-win-win scenario – more people in need receiving more services, less pressure on limited government and charitable resources, and a more self-reliant and financially self-sufficient nonprofit sector. www.socialent.org
Pew Partnership - Civic Entrepreneur Initiative
The Pew Civic Entrepreneur Initiative (PCEI) is a nationwide project to equip a diverse group of citizens, or "civic entrepreneurs," to play a greater role in decision making in their communities. Their Wanted: Solutions for America project mobilizes researchers to track successful projects and increases access communities have to these projects. The CE Initiative has tested strategies in partnership with ten cities. Intended to broaden and strengthen existing community leadership efforts, PCEI takes as its premise that the complexity of today's issues demands the involvement, commitment, and investment of a diverse array of individuals and organizations. No monetary grant is awarded with this program.
Philanthropy Careers
The Chronicle of Philanthropy sponsors this national job site of nonprofit-related job postings. www.philanthropy.com/jobs
PNN On-Line
A non-profit news and information resources portal. News, jobs, advertising, discounts, along with legal, technical and fundraising information available on one web site. www.pnnonline.org/
Wiley/Jossey-Bass Publishing
Books for non-profits covering fundraising, leadership development, boards,
organizational development, volunteer management, staff hiring, grant writing, and project expansion. Related topics can be found in the Browse Titles list of subjects.
989 Market Street
San Fransisco, CA 94103-1741