Useful Publications and Links
Useful Publications
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
http://philanthropy.com/
The newspaper of the nonprofit world
Nonprofit Quarterly
http://www.nonprofitquarterly.org/
Recent news and information in the nonprofit sector
Philanthropy Journal
http://www.philanthropyjournal.org/
News and resources for nonprofits
Philanthropy News Digest
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/
News and jobs in the nonprofit sector
Philanthropy News Network
http://www.pnnonline.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=index
News and information for nonprofits
Planned Giving Today
http://pgt.liebertpub.com/
Newsletter for planned giving professionals
Puget Sound Business Journal
http://seattle.bizjournals.com/seattle/
Weekly newspaper with nonprofit news
The Nonprofit Times
http://www.nptimes.com/
Business publication for nonprofits
Regional Nonprofit Resources
King County Center Nonprofit and Philanthropy Resource Center
http://www.kcls.org/philanthropy/
Information on nonprofit organizations, fundraising and philanthropy
Puget Sound Grantwriters Association
http://www.grantwriters.org/
Regional association of grantseekers – bi-monthly meetings, trainings, conferences, list-serv, freelancer list, job listings, resources for grantwriters
Washington Planned Giving Council
http://www.wpgc.org/
Regional association of planned gifts – monthly meetings, trainings, conferences, resources for planned giving programs
Northwest Development Officers Association
http://www.ndoa.org
Regional association of fundraisers -- bi-monthly meetings, trainings, conferences, job listings
Inland Northwest Development Council
http://www.indc.net/
Regional educational resource and forum for non-profits and volunteers
Nonprofit Network of Southwest Washington
http://www.npnnw.org/
Regional association of fundraisers in Clark County – meetings, trainings, conferences, job listings
Executive Alliance
http://www.exec-alliance.org/
Talks, publications and resources that brings nonprofit leaders in the Puget Sound region together
Nonprofit and Philanthropy Resource Center at the Redmond Regional
http://www.kcls.org/philanthropy/
Resource for print materials and electronic databases for fundraising, grantwriting and nonprofit assistance in the region; as well as an exhaustive nonprofit calendar
Philanthropy Northwest
http://www.philanthropynw.org/s_pnw/index.asp
The Northwest's regional association of grantmakers, maintains a directory of members which constitutes the definitive northwest listing of grantors.
Washington Secretary of State – Registered Charities Search
http://www.secstate.wa.gov/charities
Organizations that fundraise in the state of Washington for charitable purposes are required to register with the Secretary of State's Charities Program.
University of Washington: Evan's School of Public Affairs
http://evans.washington.edu/research/centers/nancy-bell-evans
Research of nonprofit and philanthropic sector
NPower
http://www.npowerseattle.org/resources
Technology resources for nonprofits + consulting for Seattle area nonprofits
Other Nonprofit Resources
Charity Navigator
http://www.charitynavigator.org/
Evaluate the financial health of over 5,400 of America's largest charities
Charity Channel
http://www.charitychannel.com/
Connects nonprofits world-wide
The Giving Institute
http://www.givinginstitute.org
Connects nonprofit thought leaders world-wide
Better Business Bureau for Charities and Donors
http://www.bbb.org/us/charity/
Evaluate charities and reports on programs
Guidestar
http://www2.guidestar.org/
Analyze and evaluate nonprofits
Network for Good
http://www1.networkforgood.org/
Donate and volunteer online, recruit donors and volunteers via the internet
Board Source
http://www.boardsource.org/
Holds annual conference for board members, fosters board leadership and provides resources for nonprofit board leaders
Council on Foundations
http://www.cof.org/
Resources, tools, webinars, and conferences that help bring legislators, educators, and other leaders together to accomplish philanthropic endeavors
Foundation Center
http://foundationcenter.org/
Authority on organized philanthropy, connecting nonprofits and the grantmakers supporting them with tools and information
Independent Sector
http://www.independantsector.org
Research, resources and a meeting ground for the leaders of America's charitable and philanthropic sector
Urban Institute
http://www.urban.org/center/cnp/index.cfm
Conducts and disseminates research on the role and impact of nonprofit organizations and philanthropy
U.S. Government Nonprofit Information
http://www.usa.gov/Business/Nonprofit.shtml
Government grants, tax, and other information
National Center for Charitable Statistics
http://nccs.urban.org/
National clearinghouse of data on the nonprofit sector in the United States
National Committee of Responsive Philanthropy
http://www.ncrp.org/
Independent watch-dog of foundations
Nonprofit Advisors
http://www.npadvisors.com/
Helps nonprofits succeed online
Nonprofit Fundraising and Grantwriting Management Library
http://www.managementhelp.org/fndrsng/np_raise/np_raise.htm
Nonprofit fundraising and management guidance and resources
Leader to Leader Institute
http://www.pfdf.org/
Resources and advice for leaders who are strengthening the social sector
Alltop Fundraising News
http://fundraising.alltop.com/
Collection of top rated fundraising blogs
Prospect Research Resources
David Lamb Prospect Research Page
http://www.lambresearch.com/
Personal recommendations for sites that are useful to a prospect researcher
Cecilia Hogan Prospect Research Page
http://www2.ups.edu/our/adi/research/New_Prospects.htm
Personal recommendations for sites that are useful to a prospect researcher
