For Nonprofits

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Tools and Websites
Reports and Data
Social Media Resources

Tools and Websites

Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits
The Center for What Works - a nonprofit dedicated to building performance measurement capacity and developing a common language for the social sector to benchmark results, learn and improve.
The National Council of Nonprofits: A network of state and regional nonprofit associations serving more than 20,000 member organizations.
Principles of Effectiveness for Nonprofit Organizations: By the ASU Lodestar Center
Evolving Nonprofits through Strategic Evaluation and Planning (ENSTEP) Program: By the ASU Lodestar Center
Resources available on the AGF Economic Crisis page
Smart Givers Network: Resources for Smart Giving
Advocacy Progress Planner: A free online resource for putting together advocacy and policy efforts.
Common Grant Application: Forms and instructions for using Arizona's Common Grant Application. AGF resource
Google for Nonprofits: Free tools and resources to assist nonprofits in their operations.
Useful Nonprofit Links: An extensive list of resources to assist nonprofits in management, fundraising, program planning, and more.
Leadership is a Who Thing: Free nonprofit management job board, Hiring Toolkit, and e-newsletter to help you find your next "Who." From Bridgestar, an initiative of the Bridgespan Group, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
Managing Through Tough Times: 7 Steps: Resources provided by The Bridgespan Group. (December 2008)
Techsoup provides discounted software and hardware for nonprofits as well as technology discussion boards and articles.

Reports and Data

Quick Facts about the Nonprofit Sector
Information About the Nonprofit Sector - These slides and facts are from the Giving USA Foundation 2009 study.
Nonprofit CEO Compensation Study: Report by Charity Navigator (August 2009)
AZ Corporate Giving Data: An Overview of Business Charitable Giving in Arizona (as of May 2008)
Arizona Giving Reports: Reports compiled by Arizona Grantmakers Forum giving an overview of philanthropy in Arizona. AGF resource
Convergence: How Five Trends Will Reshape the Social Sector: Report by La Piana Consulting (November 2009)

Social Media Resources

The Chronicle of Philanthropy hosted an online discussion about "Using Social Networks to Promote Good Causes." Also from The Chronicle, check out podcasts from Allison Fine, a nonprofit leader and expert on technology and communications. (June 2009)
TechSoup has many great articles about using social media including "Eight Secrets of Effective Online Networking." (February 2009)
Beth Kanter is a widely respected industry thought-leader on social media and blogs about "How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media."
A detailed blog by Rebecca Leaman provides "26 Excellent Presentations on Social Media for Non Profits."
NTEN, a member organization for nonprofit technology users of all levels, has many resources including "Social Media Marketing White Papers: Key Findings and Nonprofit Lessons."
This great blog from NetWit's Think Tank lists many other resources for nonprofits who are just starting to use social media.

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