1. Fall 2006 Helpful External Resources

2. 2 Helpful outside resources  Alliance for Nonprofit Management: www.allianceonline.org +An association of nonprofit consulting professionals producing interesting capacity building publications  The Foundation Center: www.foundationcenter.org +Comprehensive guide to grants given over the last several years. Fee required, ask us about access  The Bridgespan Group knowledgebase: bridgespangroup.org/kno_knowledge.html +Bridgespan has produced a large array of case studies. Growth studies are especially good  Guidestar: www.guidestar.org +Comprehensive list of US nonprofits. Access organizational profiles, tax information, etc.  Chronicle of Philanthropy: www.philanthropy.com + Great source for information on trends in giving

3. 3 Helpful outside resources  Bridgestar Helpful links: www.bridgestar.org/Learning/HelpfulLinks.aspx +A list of sites to help you explore the nonprofit sector, including news, publications and journals  Center on Nonprofits, Philanthropy and Charitable Statistics: +Information on the number of nonprofits and their revenue sources  Internet Nonprofit Center (part of Idealist): www.nonprofits.org + Answers to nonprofit FAQs in Management, Development, Marketing and Regulation  Independent Sector: www.independentsector.org +Coalition of nonprofits, foundations and corporate giving programs providing general information on the sector  Good general periodicals: +Stanford Social Innovation Review, Nonprofit Quarterly, Harvard Business Review, McKinsey Quarterly For more specific resources, please refer to New Sector’s Knowledge Navigator in eRoom or consult your New Sector Project Liaison.