MCPL's Premium Electronic Resources for Nonprofits
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Encyclopedia of Associations via the Gale Directory LibraryInformation about national, international, and local nonprofit and membership organizations. |
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Foundation Center online resourcesAvailable only at the Rockville Memorial Library, which is Cooperating Collection of the Foundation Center.
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Reference USAFind businesses and nonprofits in the U.S. and Canada by name, address, and phone number, as well as by type, size, and location. Tutorials and webcasts. |
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General OneFileSearch for articles in the Chronicle of Philanthropy in our largest periodicals database. Machine translation into 8 languages. Save your searches and post RSS feeds. |
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Research the Nonprofit Sector
- USA.gov for NonprofitsFind information and services for nonprofits, including grants, loans, assistance, taxes, management and more.
- The Foundation CenterIncludes a free Foundation Finder database that provides basic facts on U.S. foundations. Rockville Memorial Library provides access within the branch to the Foundation Center's subscription databases with more detail.
- Google for NonprofitsProvides access to exclusive products & resources to help your nonprofit organization expand its impact.
- GuideStarSearchable database provides comprehensive information on the programs and finances of nonprofit organizations.
- Idealist.orgIncludes a searchable directory of nonprofit organizations around the world. Also provides links to resources for nonprofit managers, job seekers, volunteers and others.
- Independent SectorCoalition of nonprofits, foundations, and corporations engaged in philanthropy. Contains information about advocacy, public policy, and funding, and includes links to member organizations, jobs, and events.
- Learning to GiveEducates youth about the importance of philanthropy, the civil society sector, and civic engagement.
- Maryland Attorney General - Resources for Organizations and DonorsProvides resources to build strong, well-managed, and responsible nonprofit organizations. Ensures that Marylanders who donate to charities have the information they need to give wisely.
- National Center on Nonprofit EnterpriseProvides programs and services to help nonprofit managers make wise economic decisions.
- Network for GoodProvides an easy online resource to donate and volunteer online, and makes it simple and affordable for all nonprofits, of any size, to recruit donors and volunteers via the Internet.
- On PhilanthropyGlobal resource for non-profit, philanthropy and corporate social engagement professionals.
- OpportunityKnocks.orgSearchable directory of nonprofit jobs and career opportunities for job seekers and nonprofit employers. Employers may also post jobs here.
- TechSoup.orgProvides information on technology needs for nonprofits. Divided into 5 categories: how-to, community discussions, products, service directory, and news and views.
Data on the Nonprofit Sector
- National Center for Charitable StatisticsThe Urban Institute’s national clearinghouse of data on the nonprofit sector. Includes U.S. and state profiles and statistical tables.
- Tax Stats - Charitable & Exempt Organizations StatisticsWide range of tables, articles, and data that describe and measure elements of the U.S. tax system.
Google in Education
- Products and Tools for NonprofitsProvides information about the latest tools, programs, and funding resources for educational organizations.
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