Nonprofit Web Sites

Internet access is available at all computers in the Nonprofit and Philanthropic Resource Center. Some recommended Web sites include:

• Foundation Center
  Information on foundations, corporate giving, etc., with links to grant-maker Web sites, statistical information, funding trends and analysis, an online library, Philanthropy News Digest, and Foundation Finder, a search tool providing information on 48,000+ foundations; searchable 990PF database. They also provide a topical bibliography for grantseekers and a free audiobook version of The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing, 5th edition by Jane Geever.
• CT Association of Nonprofits
  Comprehensive information for CT nonprofit organizations.
• GuideStar
  Financial, contact, and mission information on 700,000+ nonprofits, including Greater New Haven agencies; annotated links to nonprofit sites; searchable 990 PF database.
• BoardSource
  Information and resources for building better boards.
• GrantCraft
  A Ford Foundation project offering guides, case studies, videos, and other resources helpful to grant makers.
• Internet Nonprofit Center
  Resources for donors and volunteers.
• U.S. Department of Commerce
  Job postings from the federal government.
• Action Without Borders
  Action Without Borders offers information on jobs, internships, academic programs, professional organizations, and volunteer opportunities.
• Connecticut Nonprofit Information Network
  News, jobs, resources, advocacy, products, etc. with Connecticut focus.
• Connecticut Commission on the Arts
  Information about competitions, awards, exhibits, grants, and employment in arts fields.
• Council on Foundations
  A nonprofit membership association of foundations and nonprofits. This site offers technical and legal services; conference, workshop and job information.
• Association of Fundraising Professionals
  Professional news, education and job opportunities.
• Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
  Information on federal programs available to state and local governments; tribal governments; U.S. Territories; domestic public, quasi-public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals.
• Nonprofit Career Network
  Searchable job resource center and nonprofit directory.
• Community Career Center
  Job postings; discussion groups.
• Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
  Grant-making guidelines, community news, helpful Web links.
• Chronicle of Philanthropy
  Comprehensive nonprofit resource. Library subscription enables complete online access: ask for password.
• Sharinglaw.net
  Informational Web site of Lisa Nachmias Davis, New Haven attorney. Links to forms and government sites, local Connecticut resources, sites for grant-making and grant-writing.
• United Way of Greater New Haven
  Community information including a virtual volunteer center, a calendar of events, and community Web links.
• Charity Channel
  Development-office electronic discussion group as well as excellent resources to help nonprofit managers, including Don Griesmann's Grant Opportunities, a weekly subscription feature.

Revised January 20, 2005