Nonprofit Resources

General Knowledge Resources
Blue Avocado - An online magazine with a newsletter showcasing practical tips and tools for nonprofit professionals.
National Council of Nonprofits - A leading organization for nonprofit professionals to learn about emerging trends, proven practices, and nonprofit solutions.
Nonprofit Hub - An online educational community giving nonprofits varied supportive information .
Nonprofit Information  - A resource with expert tips on starting a nonprofit, choosing a board, retaining volunteers and fundraising. 
Nonprofit Quarterly - Leading online/print magazine and newsletter advancing critical conversations about nonprofit and social movement policy and practice.
Nonprofit Times - A business publication for the nonprofit world.


Ratings/Quality Assurance 
BBB Wise Giving Alliance - Assists donors in making informed judgments about nonprofits.  Does not rank charities, but evaluates at no charge and posts online for free public access.
Charity Navigator  - Reports on over 3400 charities analyzing fundraising, program and administration expenses.  Ratings and comparisons with like organizations. 
Guidestar (Candid) - Searchable database of U.S. nonprofit organizations. Some listings provide IRS Form 990.
IRS - Tax information for nonprofits.


Local Nonprofit Community
Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM)
Omaha Community Foundation
Omaha Volunteer Consortium
United Way of the Midlands

Fundraising/Development
Foundation Center (Candid)- A global database that provides a guide for philanthropic giving and grantmakers.
GrantAdvisor - A new site where nonprofits can rate grantmaking organizations.
Association of Fundraising Professionals - The professional association of individuals and organizations that generate philanthropic support; provides numerous resources and trainings.
The Fundraising Authority - Free information and counsel on how to raise money for a nonprofit, no matter how small or large.
Omaha Public Library National Foundation Resource Guide
Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development - Nebraska Foundation Resource Directory
The Chronicle of Philanthropy - Leading fundraising resource with some free content. 

Tech Resources  
TechSoup - Connects nonprofits with donated and discounted technology products.
Idealware  - Provides researched, impartial and accessible resources about software for nonprofits.
NTEN (Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network) - Expert instruction in nonprofit technology.
Nonprofit Tech for Good - Digital marketing and fundraising help.

Marketing/Communications
4imprint - Apply for a $500 promotional product grant
Canva for Nonprofits - Uses a drag-and-drop format with tools for web and print media design and graphics.
Hootsuite - A free service to pre-schedule social media messages for up to three accounts.
Mailchimp - Free for users who have fewer than 2,000 email subscribers and send less than 12,000 emails per month.
Google Ad Grants - Free ads on Google.
Pexels - Free stock photos and videos.

Governance
BoardSource - Provides effective board management tools.
Business Ethics Alliance - Local organization promoting the discussion and practice of ethics through community programs, educational workshops, and other services. 

Webinars
Wild Apricot - Free webinars, articles and blog from their Academy. Part of a fee-based membership management software business but need not be subscriber to access.
Center for Nonprofit Excellence - Resources that assist in strategic planning, day-to-day tasks and management of nonprofits.
Nonprofit Ready - Free online courses on fundraising, grantwriting, leadership, and more 

Blogs
Nonprofit AF
Classy 
Re:Charity
Joan Garry
Stanford Social Innovation Review

Continuing Education
UNO Certificate in Fundraising Management - Affordable, flexible and high-quality program offered annually in Omaha.
Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy - One of the leading degree and non-degree programs.