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Support Organizations
These groups help with specific needs or projects by placing experienced professionals with nonprofits. This may be fee-based or free; free consultants are usually volunteers or…
Other Organizations
These organizations' goals are to support and strengthen nonprofits, and to improve philanthropic work. See the Training/Consultants box on this page for help with specific needs…
Staff Development
These local groups support the growth and career development of workers in the nonprofit sector. Some are specifically focused on fundraising/development work.
Association of…Accounting & Legal Services
Free or low-cost assistance with nonprofit management.
California Lawyers for the ArtsProvides artists and arts organizations with access to legal and business informationVoluntee…
Foundation Center and Other Organizations
The Foundation Center helps you find funding; see their Foundation Directory Online database and their webinars, workshops, and classes.
Also, look for fundraising or grantseeking…
Consider a Fiscal Sponsor
Learn about Fiscal Sponsorship
Not a nonprofit? You don't necessarily need to be, depending on your project or mission. Many projects can be funded through an existing nonprofit …
Rating Nonprofits
See this overview: How can I find information about a particular . . . charity? and this Charity Monitoring Organizations link. The following groups aim to rate, rank, and/or…
Volunteers
These organizations connect volunteers and organizations. Also, search for local nonprofits in BIN (Berkeley Information Network, from the Library) and Bay Area Progressive…
Hidden Gems
Some organizations supporting nonprofits include valuable hand-picked resources on their websites. A few are highlighted here:
Links to Nonprofit ResourcesFrom the Foundation…
Miscellaneous Links
Chronicle of Philanthropy
The Newspaper of the Nonprofit WorldNonprofit Good Practice Guide
Information on nonprofit practice in the areas of accountability and evaluation,…
The Newspaper of the Nonprofit WorldNonprofit Good Practice Guide
Information on nonprofit practice in the areas of accountability and evaluation,…
Learn about Grantmakers & Foundations
The main place to learn about foundations and other grantmakers is theFoundation Center.
See theirSearch 990sto examine a nonprofit's tax returns. And don't miss theirGrantmaker…