Stronger organizations. More vibrant communities.
Resources
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Governance / Boards of Directors
BoardSource – Empowering Boards & Inspiring Leadership
Corporate Governance (lot of resources on accountability and governance)
National Council of Nonprofits (governance, operations, development resources)
Statutes and rules governing Oregon nonprofits – Oregon Department of Justice
A Guide to Nonprofit Board Service in Oregon – Oregon Department of Justice Charitable Division
Development Professionals Groups
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Emerald Valley Development Professionals
Center for Nonprofit Stewardship
Puget Sound Grant Writers – Ethics & Commissions (good recommendations for compensating grant writers)
Nonprofit Capacity-Building
Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO)
Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training – Kim Klein
Blue Avocado – tactical, practical tips and tools for small- and mid-sized nonprofits.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, equity & inclusion resources – Meyer Memorial Trust
Our 3-year diversity, equity and inclusion plan – The Collins Foundation
Nonprofit AF blog – exploring the fun and frustrations of nonprofit work – Vu Le
Equity and Inclusion Lens Guide – NAO
Oregon Community Foundation – Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Grant Lead Databases
GrantWatch.com (affordable paid database)
FundsNet (Oregon grants page shown)
Foundation Directory Online (paid database; available at some public libraries at no cost)
Philanthropy News Digest – service of Foundation Center
grants.gov (to find federal grant opportunities)
Nonprofit Association of Oregon Funding Opportunities page
Oregon Foundations
List of Oregon foundations from Grants Northwest
Top Giving Foundations in Oregon – Grantsmanship Center
Demographic Data
U.S. Census Data
American FactFinder (popular facts, population estimates)
American Community Survey (data from statistical surveys of small population groups, measured every year)
Oregon Data
Live Healthy Lane – Community Health Needs Assessment
Oregon Department of Education Data & Reports
Oregon Facts – Secretary of State
Oregon Congressional District Maps
U.S. Data
Kaiser Family Foundation State Health Facts
USDA Food Desert Locator and Food Access Research Atlas
VA National Homeless Assessment Reports
Bureau of Labor Statistics – Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Interesting Reading
20 Facts About U.S. Inequality Everyone Should Know – The Standford Center
Donor Resources – Vetting Nonprofits
Tips for Choosing a Charity – A Donors’ 10-Step Guide for Giving Wisely (Guidestar)
IRS Exempt Organization Search
(check the current status of tax-exempt organizations; formerly called Select Check)
Oregon Secretary of State (lists of nonprofits and businesses registered in Oregon, with status)
Additional Resources for Grant Writers
990 Finder – Foundation Directory Online / Candid
(IRS tax returns and grant schedules for foundations, nonprofits, and other tax-exempt organizations)
Department of Health & Human Services – Tips on Applying for Federal Grants
Meyer Memorial Trust – Sample budgets and financial worksheets
