Books
How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California - Anthony Mancuso
Nonprofit Boards: Roles, Responsibilities, and Performance - Diane Duca
Bookkeeping Basics - Debra L. Ruegg and Lisa M. VenkatrathnamMinding the Money: a practical guide for volunteer treasurers - Alden Todd and Joseph M. Galloway
Starting & Building a Nonprofit - Peri Pakroo
Further Information
Richmond Public Library - City of Richmond
325 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 620-6561
The Richmond Public Library has a
East County Library for Nonprofits
301 W.10th Street (Located in the Delta 2000 offices)
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 779-1404
eccd2K@pacbell.net
East County Library for Nonprofits houses an extensive collection of resource information and material to better meet the needs of established and start-up nonprofits. Resources available: Foundation Directory Online, directories of grants and foundations, tips on improving fundraising, building a successful board of directors, how to's for grant writing, forming a nonprofit organization, and much more.
Foundation Center - San Francisco
312 Sutter Street, Suite 606
San Francisco, CA 94108-4314
(415) 397-0902
Website
Founded in 1956, the Center is the nation’s leading authority on philanthropy and is dedicated to serving grantseekers, grantmakers, researchers, policymakers, the media, and the general public. The San Francisco location is one of five library/learning centers in the U.S.
Check their Calendar for free and fee-based classes.
View Podcasts and Videos from the Foundation Center.
Compass Point Nonprofit Services
731 Market St., Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 541-9000
Website
Compass Point Nonprofit Services is a consulting, research, and training organization providing nonprofits with management tools, strategies, and resources to lead change in their communities.
National Directory of Nonprofit Organizations
Locate nonprofit organizations by name, geographically or by type and other criteria.
- Gale Directory Library
The Gale Directory Library has National Directory of Nonprofit Organizations and the Encyclopedia of Associations - national, regional and international. Search all or only one using the "Advanced Search".
Web Sites
- Nonprofit Genie
Information and resources for the nonprofit community. Includes the Get Ready Get Set guide, available in English or Spanish, for people considering forming a nonprofit California corporation. - Nonprofit Good Practice Guide
Helps you to manage a nonprofit organization efficiently and effectively. - TechSoup.org: The Technology Place for Nonprofits
This site is divided into 5 main content areas: How-to, Community Discussions, Products, Service Directory, and News and Views. - Tools for Nonproifts
The most useful sites Idealist.org found on the Web for individuals starting, managing and funding a nonprofit organization.
Goverment Grants
- Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) provides a full listing of all Federal programs available to State and local governments (including the District of Columbia); federally-recognized Indian tribal governments; Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi- public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals.
Articles for Nonprofits
- ZimNotes
A list of articles on nonprofit topics written by a consulting firm, many on fund raising.
Grants.gov Blog
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