The following resources provide a wealth of information to assist staff, volunteers and board members with building more sustainable and effective LGBT community centers. These organizations and links cover LGBT organizations and resources, as well as all aspects of nonprofit management, advocacy, volunteerism, board development, philanthropy and fundraising, evaluation, legal issues and technology. Much of this information is free or available for a modest fee. We encourage you to peruse these sites and let us know how we might add to this list.
If you are getting an LGBT community center started or looking for tips with the operation of your community center, visit our Technical Assistance Program area for some great ideas and references.
We also want to take this opportunity to remind you that our organization CenterLink is unique in that we are the only nonprofit capacity building organization to focus exclusively on the needs of LGBT community centers across the U.S. We urge you to join or renew your membership today!
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Alliance for Justice
Its Nonprofit Advocacy Project works to strengthen the voice of the nonprofit sector in public policy debates by giving tax-exempt organizations a better understanding of the laws that govern their participation in the policy process.
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Alliance for Nonprofit Management
Builds effective nonprofit boards through publications, consulting and training.
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Board Source
Builds effective nonprofit boards through publications, consulting and training.
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Capaciteria
Peer-rated nonprofit capacity resources.
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Chronicle of Philanthropy
Useful information for nonprofit managers, fundraisers, grantmakers and others, though some of the information is available only to subscribers.
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Compass Point Nonprofit Services
A nonprofit training, consulting and research organization with a broad range of services that provide nonprofits with the management tools, concepts and strategies necessary to shape change in their communities.
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Energize, Inc
An international training, consulting and publishing firm specializing in volunteerism. Website includes a volunteer management library, and information sources and links.
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501(c)(3) application help page
Help for new nonprofit organizations to complete IRS Form 1023, the Application for Exempt Status Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Nearly 50 pages of useful information.
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Fiscal Management Associates
FMA (Fiscal Management Associates) helps nonprofits build financial strength through consulting and professional development services. FMA and its FMA Institute is where the LGBT nonprofit sector leaders go to build their organization’s financial management capacities.
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Foundation Center Library
A wealth of web-based information for grantseekers. Also, locations in Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, NYC, San Francisco. In addition, Cooperating Collections are free funding information centers in libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit resource centers that provide a core collection of Foundation Center publications and a variety of supplementary materials and services in areas useful to grantseekers. List of locations across the U.S.: www.fdncenter.org/collections/
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Free Management Library
A wealth of articles and information on every imaginable topic related to building the capacity and infrastructure of nonprofits. Includes a category search of free, self-directed management courses in a wide range of topics.
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Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues
The only national organization whose mission is to advocate for increased support of LGBT issues within organized philanthropy.
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Grassroots Fundraising
Practical tips and tools to teach nonprofits of all sizes about fundraising, with particular focus on progressive social change.
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Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training
Develops and strengthens the grassroots fundraising skills of people working for social justice, with an emphasis on communities of color.
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Independent Sector
A national nonprofit committed to strengthening, promoting and advancing the nonprofit and philanthropic community to foster private initiative for the public good.
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Innovation Network
Provides consulting, training, and online tools for nonprofits and funders on planning and evaluation tools.
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IRS
See "exempt organizations" for comprehensive discussions on the requirements for tax-exempt status and recognition as a charity by the federal government.
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National Council of Nonprofit Associations
Network of state and regional nonprofit associations in 46 states and the District of Columbia.
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Nonprofit FAQs
Questions and answers about all aspects of nonprofit management exchanged on the internet since 1994. Is actually a section of the idealist.org website.
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Nonprofit Law Resource Library
Provides information on a range of legal areas related to nonprofit management including, how to start a nonprofit, governance, liability, risk management, insurance and other areas.
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Nonprofit Quarterly
Magazine that provides nonprofits with values-based management information and proven practices. Each issue focuses on a theme of critical importance to the sector.
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Nonprofit Risk Management Center
Offers a range of services for nonprofits on risk management topics including employment practices, insurance purchasing, internal controls, and more.
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NPower
NPower is a national network of independent, locally based nonprofits that provide high-quality, unbiased, affordable and appropriate technology assistance to other nonprofits.
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Rockwood Leadership Program
Non-profit organization that promotes social change through leadership training and consulting to progressive non-proftis.
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Tech Soup
Web-based resource center that offers technology assistance and solutions for small to mid-size nonprofits.
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Third Sector New England
Capacity building programs and services, primarily for organizations based in that region.