Take advantage of helpful guides and resources around the internet.

• Artists' Resource Guide
  A project of Pew Fellowships in the Arts.
• Grants for Individuals
  A product of Michigan State University Libraries; individual grant opportunities divided into academic level, population group and subject.
• Grants for Nonprofits
  A product of Michigan State University Libraries; grants for nonprofits listed alphabetically by subject.
• Nonprofit Consultants - How to Choose Them, How to Use Them.
  10 steps for nonprofit organizations to identify and access management assistance, a publication of the Southern California Center for Nonprofit Management.
• Pennsylvania 7th Congressional District Federal and State Grant and Resource Directory
  A project of Congressman Joe Sestak's office.
• Faith-Based Funding Resources
  A compendium complied by the Regional Foundation Center.

• Create a 12-Week Major Gift Campaign
  Training materials from the Create a 12-Week Major Gift Campaign by Andy Robinson, June 21, 2011.
• From the Answer Desk: Resources for Challenging Questions from Individuals
  Courtesy of The Foundation Center, sites addressing: economic need, medical expenses, people with disabilities, nontraditional students, small businesses, artists and more
• From the Answer Desk: Resources for Challenging Questions from Nonprofits
  Courtesy of The Foundation Center, sites addressing: fiscal sponsorship, social enterprise, consultants, international NGOs and global philanthropy, legal, financial, board, fundraising and technology resources
• Grow Your Major Donor Pipeline through Prospect Research
  Courtesy of Stuart Entwistle, WealthEngine, from his workshop for the Regional Foundation Center
• How to Start and Run a Nonprofit Organization
  Courtesy of Sharon Wilson, Esq. from her workshop for the Regional Foundation Center
• Introduction to Federal Funding for Nonprofits (PPP)
  Courtesy of Del Wesley and Bobby Polito, from their workshop for the RFC on March 9, 2010
• Federal Funding Samples
• Form SF-424A
• Form SF-424A Instructions
• The Four Connecting Points: Communication that Leads to Action (podcast)
  Listen to a Free Library of Philadelphia program by Andy Goodman, recorded October 15, 2009, sponsored by the Regional Foundation Center, with support from our Advisory Council.
• Outreach Planning Template
  Courtesy of Andy Goodman, from his workshop The Four Connecting Points: Communication that Leads to Action.
• Philadelphia Nonprofit Capacity-Building Collaborative (PNCBC)
  A consortium of nonprofit organizations serving Philadelphia area nonprofits—listed alphabetically with contact information and descriptions of services provided.
• Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for First Time Job Seekers
  This book is a free resource for emerging professionals pursuing their first position in the nonprofit sector.
• Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for Sector Switchers
  This e-book is a free resource for transitioning professionals pursuing new career options in the nonprofit sector.
• To The Point
  Free answers to legal inquiries from local experts in the field of nonprofits and philanthropy; a service of “Don Kramer’s Nonprofit Issues”.
• Capital Research Center
  Resources on philanthropic giving and nonprofits, including free full-text periodicals ‘Compassion and Culture’, ‘Foundation Watch’ and ‘Alternatives in Philanthropy’.
• National Center for Charitable Statistics
  The national clearinghouse of data on the nonprofit sector in the United States. A program of the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy at the Urban Institute.
• Foundation Center Guide to Proposal Writing, 5th edition 2008
  Available free of charge, a new audio version of one of our most popular books.
• The Management Assistance Group
  A selection of free tools and publications on board matters, strategic planning and nonprofit management.

• Board Job Description
• Board Recruitment Matrix
• Board - Staff Responsibilities
• Canoochee Board Agreement
• CMLC Board Agreement
• Dogwood Board Nomination Form
• Financial Dashboard
• Financial Management Board Quiz
• Fundraising: Who Does What?
• GRI Board Fundraising Menu
• Income Diversification Form
• OEC Board Fundraising Menu

• Soliciting Donations from Individuals
  Ideas for raising money from individuals online.
• Economic Crisis
  Social sector fiscal focus websites to help nonprofits survive this severe economic downtown.
• Basic Grantsmanship
  Resources on general philanthropy, fundraising, nonprofit management and proposal writing.
• Nonprofit Careers
  Links to professional associations, salary guidelines and surveys, position listings and educational opportunities.
• Nonprofit Start-Up Options
  Definitions, fiscal sponsorship options and legal, organizational and financial information for people thinking of starting a nonprofit organization.
• Individual Artists
  Links to sites that offer fiscal sponsorship, residencies, grants, promotions, membership and advocacy to artists in many fields.