Useful publications

• The Chronicle of Philanthropy – The newspaper of the nonprofit world
• Nonprofit Quarterly – Recent news and information in the nonprofit sector
• Philanthropy Journal – News and resources for nonprofits
• Philanthropy News Digest – News and jobs in the nonprofit sector
• Giving Tomorrow – Newsletter for planned giving professionals
• Puget Sound Business Journal – Weekly newspaper with coverage of the nonprofit sector
• The Nonprofit Times – Business publication for nonprofits

Regional nonprofit resources

• King County Center Nonprofit and Philanthropy Resource Center – Information on nonprofit organizations, fundraising and philanthropy
• Puget Sound Grantwriters Association – Regional association of grantseekers – bi-monthly meetings, trainings, conferences, listserv, freelancer list, job listings, resources for grantwriters
• Nonprofit Network of Southwest Washington – Regional association of fundraisers in Clark County – meetings, trainings, conferences, job listings
• Nonprofit and Philanthropy Resource Center at the Redmond Regional – Resource for print materials and electronic databases for fundraising, grantwriting and nonprofit assistance in the region; as well as an exhaustive nonprofit calendar
• Washington Nonprofits – A state association with trainings on fundraising and related topics.
• Washington Planned Giving Council – Regional association of planned gifts – monthly meetings, trainings, conferences, resources for planned giving programs
• Washington Secretary of State – Registered Charities Search – Organizations that fundraise in the state of Washington for charitable purposes are required to register with the Secretary of State’s Charities Program.

Other nonprofit resources

• Alltop Fundraising News – Collection of top rated fundraising blogs
• Better Business Bureau for Charities and Donors – Evaluate charities and reports on programs
• Board Source – Holds annual conference for board members, fosters board leadership and provides resources for nonprofit board leaders
• CFRE International – Organization dedicated to setting standards in philanthropy through a valid and reliable certification process for fundraising professionals
• Charity Navigator – Evaluate the financial health of over 5,400 of America’s largest charities
• Charity Channel – Connects nonprofits worldwide
• Council on Foundations – Resources, tools, webinars, and conferences that help bring legislators, educators, and other leaders together to accomplish philanthropic endeavors
• Foundation Center – Authority on organized philanthropy, connecting nonprofits and the grantmakers supporting them with tools and information
• The Giving Institute – Connects nonprofit thought leaders world-wide
• Guidestar – Analyze and evaluate nonprofits
• Network for Good – Donate and volunteer online, recruit donors and volunteers via the internet
• National Center for Charitable Statistics – National clearinghouse of data on the nonprofit sector in the United States
• National Committee of Responsive Philanthropy – Independent watch-dog of foundations
• National Council of Nonprofits – the nation’s largest network of nonprofits, serving as a coordinator and mobilizer to help organizations achieve greater collective impact in local communities across the country
• Nonprofit Fundraising and Grantwriting Management Library – Nonprofit fundraising and management guidance and resources
• NPower – Technology resources for nonprofits + consulting for nonprofits
• Urban Institute – Conducts and disseminates research on the role and impact of nonprofit organizations and philanthropy
• U.S. Government Nonprofit Information – Government grants, tax, and other information
• Online master of public administration program from Ohio University. The program includes a nonprofit management concentration that would be great for anyone looking into a formal education in nonprofits.

Prospect Research Resources

• Prospect Research Guide