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PUBLIC COUNSEL | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT | RESOURCES FOR NONPROFITS | OCTOBER 2016 610 SOUTH ARDMORE AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90005 | TEL: 213.385.2977 EXT. 200 | FAX: 213.385.9089 | WWW. PUBLICCOUNSEL. ORG R ESOURCES FOR N ONPROFIT O RGANIZATIONS Disclaimer : These links are provided for informational purposes only. Public Counsel is not affiliated with any external websites for which links are provided. The content, products and services found in those external websites are provided by other parties and not by Public Counsel. Public Counsel does not endorse any external website and the views presented in these external websites do not necessarily represent the views of Public Counsel. Are these resources free ? Most, but not all, of the organizations listed below provide some resources free of charge. R EFERENCE M ATERIALS American Bar Association – The Nonprofit Governance Library www.abanet.org o ABCs of Nonprofits o Guide to Nonprofit Corporate Governance in the Wake of Sarbanes-Oxley o Guidebook for Directors of Nonprofit Corporations o Nonprofit Governance and Management o Nonprofit Resources: A Companion to Nonprofit Governance California Attorney General – Guide for Charities (and other publications) http://ag.ca.gov/charities/publications.php California Franchise Tax Board – Exempt Organizations: “Nonprofit doesn’t mean tax-exempt” www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/misc/927.pdf Center for Nonprofit Management – Get Ready, Get Set: What you need to know before starting a nonprofit www.cnmsocal.org/Services/GetReadyGetSet.pdf Continuing Education of the Bar – Advising California Nonprofit Corporations www.ceb.com Internal Revenue Service o Life Cycle of a Public Charity – www.irs.gov/charities/charitable/article/0,,id=122670,00.html o Publication 557: Tax Exempt Status For Your Organization – www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p557.pdf Nolo Press – How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California www.nolopress.com Public Counsel – Guide to Forming a Charitable, Tax-Exempt, Nonprofit Corporation (and other publications) www.publiccounsel.org/publications.htm#community Wiley – The Law of Tax-Exempt Organizations www.wiley.com
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PUBLIC COUNSEL | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT | RESOURCES FOR NONPROFITS | OCTOBER 2016
610 SOUTH ARDMORE AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90005 | TEL: 213.385.2977 EXT. 200 | FAX: 213.385.9089 | WWW.PUBLICCOUNSEL.ORG
RESOURCES FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Disclaimer: These links are provided for informational purposes only. Public Counsel is not affiliated with any
external websites for which links are provided. The content, products and services found in those external websites
are provided by other parties and not by Public Counsel. Public Counsel does not endorse any external website
and the views presented in these external websites do not necessarily represent the views of Public Counsel.
Are these resources free? Most, but not all, of the organizations listed below provide some resources free of charge.
REFERENCE M ATERI ALS
American Bar Association – The Nonprofit Governance Library
www.abanet.org
o ABCs of Nonprofits
o Guide to Nonprofit Corporate Governance in the Wake of Sarbanes-Oxley
o Guidebook for Directors of Nonprofit Corporations
o Nonprofit Governance and Management
o Nonprofit Resources: A Companion to Nonprofit Governance
California Attorney General – Guide for Charities (and other publications)
http://ag.ca.gov/charities/publications.php
California Franchise Tax Board – Exempt Organizations: “Nonprofit doesn’t mean tax-exempt”
www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/misc/927.pdf
Center for Nonprofit Management – Get Ready, Get Set: What you need to know before starting a nonprofit
www.cnmsocal.org/Services/GetReadyGetSet.pdf
Continuing Education of the Bar – Advising California Nonprofit Corporations
www.ceb.com
Internal Revenue Service
o Life Cycle of a Public Charity – www.irs.gov/charities/charitable/article/0,,id=122670,00.html
o Publication 557: Tax Exempt Status For Your Organization – www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p557.pdf
Nolo Press – How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California
www.nolopress.com
Public Counsel – Guide to Forming a Charitable, Tax-Exempt, Nonprofit Corporation (and other publications)
www.publiccounsel.org/publications.htm#community
Wiley – The Law of Tax-Exempt Organizations
www.wiley.com
PUBLIC COUNSEL | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT | RESOURCES FOR NONPROFITS | OCTOBER 2016
610 SOUTH ARDMORE AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90005 | TEL: 213.385.2977 EXT. 200 | FAX: 213.385.9089 | WWW.PUBLICCOUNSEL.ORG
ORGA NI ZATI ON S PRO VI DING AS SIST AN CE TO NONPROF ITS I N SOUTHER N CAL IFOR NI A
Public Counsel – www.publiccounsel.org/practice_areas/community_development
Provides free legal assistance with a variety of transactional issues to community-based nonprofit
organizations that serve low-income and underserved communities in Los Angeles County; also offers free
legal seminars on various topics, legal clinics and an extensive collection of publications and sample forms
Other Free Legal Services
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles – www.lafla.org
Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County – www.nls-la.org
Public Law Center (Orange County) – www.publiclawcenter.org
San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program – www.sdvlp.org
Other Services
California Association of Nonprofits – http://calnonprofits.orgProvides support and insurance services to nonprofit organizations (213) 500-2274
Center for Nonprofit Management – www.cnmsocal.org Provides workshops and library to assist nonprofits with governance, management and employee development
(213) 687-9511
Community Partners – www.communitypartners.org Works as an incubator (fiscal sponsor) for emerging nonprofits and provides training workshops, administrative assistance, leadership development and consulting services
(213) 346-3200
Executive Service Corps of Southern California – www.escsc.org Volunteer consulting service program provides management training, budget development, program development and additional leadership services to nonprofits
(213) 613-9103
Foundation Center – http://foundationcenter.org Online training, tutorials, tools and resources for grant seekers
(415) 397-0902
Grantsmanship Center - www.tgci.com Offers training in searching for grants, writing grant proposals and negotiating with funding sources
(213) 482-9860
L.A. Shares – www.lashares.orgRedistributes donations of reusable goods and materials from the local business community to nonprofit agencies and schools throughout Los Angeles free of charge
(213) 485-1097
The Nonprofit Partnership – www.tnpsocal.orgOffers information, referral and consulting services, networking opportunities, a research library and year-round educational seminars and workshops
(562) 888-6530
Nonprofit Management Solutions – www.npsolutions.org
Provides management and technology consulting, training, information resources and a free resource library to
nonprofit organizations in San Diego and other nearby counties
(858) 292-5702
PUBLIC COUNSEL | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT | RESOURCES FOR NONPROFITS | OCTOBER 2016
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Valley Nonprofit Resources - www.valleynonprofitresources.org
Offers capacity-building services and information to more than 4,000 nonprofit organizations in the San
Fernando Valley, including a resource directory for nonprofit capacity building in Los Angeles County (818) 677-2774
OTHER RESO UR CES
About.com: Nonprofit Charitable Orgs – http://nonprofit.about.com
A collection of nonprofit links and articles
Alliance for Justice – www.afj.org
Provides workshops, publications and other resources to nonprofits interested in advocacy activities
Alliance for Nonprofit Management – www.allianceonline.org
Provides a searchable resource center and an FAQ section dealing with topics such as board development,
strategic planning, fundraising, financial management and risk management
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – www.aicpa.org
Information for board members on accounting standards and procedures
Blue Avocado – www.blueavocado.org
Magazine for people who work and volunteer in the nonprofit sector
Board Source – www.boardsource.org
Provides nonprofit governance resources to board members through workshops, trainings, and a large
bookstore
boardnetUSA – www.boardnetusa.org
Matches persons interested in joining a board with boards interested in recruiting new members
Capaciteria – http://capaciteria.org
Searchable database of categorized resources for nonprofits
Chronicle of Philanthropy – www.philanthropy.com
Informative articles on grants and a searchable guide to grants available online
CompassPoint Nonprofit Services – www.compasspoint.org
Provides consulting, training and various publications to nonprofit organizations; also has collection of FAQs
on topics such as board development, fiscal sponsorship, starting a nonprofit in California and 990 forms
Connecticut Association of Nonprofits – www.ctnonprofits.org
Provides training, publications, toolkits and other resources
Craigslist Foundation – http://craigslistfoundation.org
Free access to presentations, handouts, podcasts and session notes from Nonprofit Boot Camp
Energize, Inc. – www.energizeinc.com
Provides a volunteer management resource library
PUBLIC COUNSEL | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT | RESOURCES FOR NONPROFITS | OCTOBER 2016
610 SOUTH ARDMORE AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90005 | TEL: 213.385.2977 EXT. 200 | FAX: 213.385.9089 | WWW.PUBLICCOUNSEL.ORG
Free Management Library – www.managementhelp.org
Online library of resources for nonprofit organizations
GoodSearch – www.goodsearch.com
A search engine which donates 50% of its revenue to the charities designated by its users
Google For Nonprofits - www.google.com/nonprofits
Free tools to promote your nonprofit’s work, raise money, and operate more efficiently
Grant Thornton – www.grantthornton.com (look under “Industries” and “Not-for-profit sectors”)
Provides publications on nonprofit issues, best practices and industry trends for nonprofit executives, board
members and audit committee members
GrantStation – www.grantstation.com
Provides access to a searchable database of grant makers and mentors grant seekers
Idealist – www.idealist.org
Listing of various resources for nonprofit organizations
Iknow.org – www.iknow.org
Collection of links to websites with nonprofit information
Independent Sector – www.independentsector.org
Various publications on topics of interest to nonprofit organizations, such as lobbying, governance, and the
implications of Sarbanes-Oxley
Insight Center for Community Economic Development – www.insightcced.org
Provides consulting and legal services to nonprofit organizations engaged in community economic
development; various publications on issues relevant to all nonprofits
Management Assistance Program for Nonprofits – www.mapfornonprofits.com
Management consulting and library with links to nonprofit resources
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits – www.mncn.org
Offers a collection of management, fundraising and legal resources
Mission Capital – www.missioncapital.org Provides workshops, consulting services, back office services, and a free resource library on topics such as board development, fundraising, accounting, planning, marketing, etc.
National Association of State Charity Officials – www.nasconet.org
Provides information concerning the registration and reporting requirements applicable to nonprofits that
conduct activities and/or raise funds in various states
National Center for Nonprofit Enterprise – www.nationalcne.org
Provides financial management publications, seminars, trainings and consulting services to nonprofits
Nonprofit Good Practice Guide – www.npgoodpractice.org
Listing of nonprofit resources and information on various topics of nonprofit management
Nonprofit Risk Management Center – http://nonprofitrisk.org
Consulting, training, online tools, and a library dedicated to risk management
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PUBLIC COUNSEL | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT | RESOURCES FOR NONPROFITS | OCTOBER 2016
NPower – www.npower.org
Offers technology assistance and a technology library (including guides) to nonprofit organizations
Stay Exempt – www.stayexempt.irs.govTax basics for nonprofit organizations, prepared by the IRS
Structured Employment Economic Development Corporation – www.seedco.orgConsultation services are provided in Georgia, Maryland, New York, and Tennessee
TechSoup – www.techsoup.org
Offers nonprofits a resource for technology needs by providing information, resources, and support; also
provides access to donated and discounted technology products
The National Council of Nonprofits - www.councilofnonprofits.org/about-usIdentifies emerging trends, shares proven practices, and promotes solutions that benefit charitable nonprofits and the communities they serve
Urban Institute – www.urban.org/nonprofits
Offers various studies and reports on issues relevant to the nonprofit industry
PUBLIC COUNSEL | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT | RESOURCES FOR NONPROFITS | OCTOBER 2016
610 SOUTH ARDMORE AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90005 | TEL: 213.385.2977 EXT. 200 | FAX: 213.385.9089 | WWW.PUBLICCOUNSEL.ORG
FREE LEG AL SE RVI CES BEYOND SO UTHERN CA LIFORN IA
Note: Many of these other legal services organizations have publications and resources on their websites.
Northern California
Bar Association of San Francisco – www.sfbar.org/volunteer
East Bay Community Law Center – www.ebclc.org/
Atlanta, GA
Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta – www.pbpatl.org
Austin, TX
Texas C-BAR – www.texascbar.org/nonprofits
Chicago, IL
Chicago Lawyers’ Committee For Civil Rights Under Law, Inc. – www.clccrul.org
Detroit, MI
Neighborhood Legal Services – www.nlsmichigan.org
New York, NY
Lawyers Alliance for New York – www.lawyersalliance.org
New York Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT)
Pro Bono Partnership – www.probonopartnership.org
Washington, DC
DC Bar – www.dcbar.org
Directories of other legal services organizations around the country
American Bar Association
http://www.americanbar.org/aba.html
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
http://www.lisc.org
