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COALITION/COMMUNITY BUILDING
Community Tool box: Bringing Solutions to Light
Information and tools for promoting community health and development by connecting people, ideas and resources.
Handsnet
Daily information for those working to improve the lives of low-income Americans!
Daily Headlines News, Alerts and Discussions.
Join Together
National resource for communities working to reduce substance abuse and gun violence. Free email alerts available.
Ohio State University, Extension
Building Coalitions facts sheets available free online.
PUBLICATIONS & WEB RESOURCES
Groundspring.org
Nonprofit organization that provides simple, affordable and integrated services to help nonprofit organizations become effective users of internet technology in their fundraising, donors and support. Provide free e-newsletter and downloadable publications, "Using Online Advocacy" and "Online Fundraising Handbook."
Board Café
Free Electronic Newsletter for Members of Nonprofit Boards of Directors published by CompassPoint Nonprofit Services.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Newspaper of the nonprofit world, for charity leaders, fund raisers, grant makers, and other people involved in the philanthropic enterprise. Provides Chronicle of Philanthropy and Guide to Grants (both subscription publications.)
Grassroots Fundraising Journal
Journal that provides practical tips and tools to help you raise money for your organization. Informative free e-newsletter version of journal is available.
The Nonprofit Times
Leading business publication for nonprofit management.Free subscription available to U.S. nonprofit executives. Also free NPT Weekly eNewsletter and NPT Instant Fundraising newsletters available.
The Foundation Center
Leading national authority on philanthropy. Resources include proposal writing courses, funding directories, online databases and free online newsletter alerts: Philanthropy News Digest and the RFP bulletin.
TechSoup
TechSoup.org offers nonprofits a one-stop resource for technology needs by providing free information, resources, and support. Free e-mail newsletter.
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SOFTWARE & TOOLS
Donor Perfect
Donor Perfect software provides capabilities for handling every aspect of donor management, from donor tracking to online giving, from gift tracking to special events and much more. Visual and online versions offered. Free Demo CD evaluation version is available for test drive.
Ebase
Available from Groundspring.com, this comprehensive fundraising software allows for management of donors, prospects, volunteers, activists, email lists and more. Free download ($50 annual membership.)
eTapestry
Web-based fundraising software company that stores customer information on secure off-site servers. Customers can access their databases in eTapestry from anywhere, as long as they have a web browser and an Internet connection. The service is available free for nonprofits with 500 or fewer records. Over 500 records, a monthly fee is required.
QuickBooks
QuickBooks, a product of Intuit, offers many financial software options for small businesses, nonprofits and industry-specific businesses.
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PROGRAM PLANNING & DESIGN
W. K. Kellogg Foundation - Tool Kits
Free downloadable toolkits that outline the essential elements for building an effective communication, evaluation, and public policy programs. Excellent Logic Model Development Guide and Evaluation Handbook (English/Spanish).
United Way of America - Outcome Measurement Resource Network
Extensive collection of free outcome measurement resources.
SOCIAL CHANGE PRODUCTS
Donnelly-Colt Progressive Resources
Progressive materials for consciousness raising and fundraising since 1975. Online catalog.
National Women's History Project
Resources and products for "Writing Women Back into History". Online and print catalogs available.
Syracuse Cultural Workers
Honors diversity and celebrates community with a wide variety of products. Online and print catalogs available.
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