Non-Profit Resources On the Internet
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Technical Assistance
The Bayer Center for
Nonprofit Management
The Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management at Robert Morris University was founded to
provide the necessary tools for nonprofit organizations to effectively manage and compete in
today's society. The Center works with clients to assure that the money invested from public
and private sources is efficiently and effectively spent to advance their charitable mission
Nonprofit Leadership Institute at Duquesne
University
The Nonprofit Leadership Institute (NLI) is a premier resource center for nonprofit boards.
Founded in 1996 at the request of southwestern Pennsylvania's foundation community, the NLI is
generously supported by Duquesne University, by grants from local foundations, and by
registration fees from program participants. It operates within the University's School of
Leadership and Professional Advancement.
Community Technical Assistance Center(CTAC)
CTAC is here to support and encourage efforts in Southwesern Pennsylvania to make communities
stronger, healthier and more vibrant through community based organizations.
Leadership
Board Source
BoardSource, formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards, is the premier resource for practical information,
tools and best practices, training, and leadership development for board members of nonprofit organizations worldwide.
Through our highly acclaimed programs and services, BoardSource enables organizations to fulfill their missions by
helping build strong and effective nonprofit boards.
Board Net USA
boardnetUSA is a unique website dedicated to the express purpose of connecting nonprofit boards and new leaders.This site
is designed to be a common technological platform for a national collaborative network of communities working locally to
enhance nonprofit board governance. This growing network of Community Partners work together on common themes of populating
board rooms as well as individually developing services tailored to their local market
General Information Sites
Google's Directory of Non-Profit Resources
This is one of the most comprehensive lists of non-profit resources on the internet. This site
includes links to the IRS, Form 990 and other useful tools for non-profits.
Carnegie
Library of Pittsburgh Organization Guide
An alphabetized list of non-profit agencies in and around the Pittsburgh area. This list is broken
up by "type" of organization such as "children's clubs", etc. This site links directly to the
non-profits' websites.
The Pennsylvania Association of Non-Profit
Organizations (PANO)
PANO is the statewide membership organization serving and advancing the charitable nonprofit
sector through leadership, advocacy, education and services in order to improve the quality of
life in Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania
Non-Profit Handbook
The Pennsylvania Nonprofit Handbook, 7th Edition, is the most up-to-date and useful publication
for those starting a non-profit or for those already operating one in Pennsylvania. Each easy-to-read chapter includes a
synopsis, useful tips, and resources to obtain more information. Pre-addressed postcards are
included to obtain important government forms, instruction booklets, and informational
publications.
Non-Profit
Resources and Reference Library
This site provides links to a variety of sites ranging from low-cost web hosting to grant writing and
funding tips and resources.
Network for Good
A resource for non-profit organizations to build capacity, reach new audiences and develop internet
strategy. This site offers a platform for non-profit agencies to recruit volunteers, receive donations
and other invaluable services.
Grant Writing and Funding Resources
The Non-Profit Guides
Non-profit guides are designed to assist established non-profit organizations and entities
through the private and public grant writing process. This site takes you step by step through
the grant writing process from pre-proposal to budgeting.
The Foundation Center
This site requires a paid susbcription to use it's directory and claims to be
the best guide to philanthropy on the world wide web.
Getting Grants
Information compiled by the Libarary Spot. This site provides links to funding sources, grant
writing and other great non-profit resources.
Grant Opportunity
Resources
Information compiled by the Pacific Bell Knowledge Network Explorer, the site links to grant
writing resource, mock proposals and directories of helpful information concerning funding.