Library of Resources
From sample agendas and template plans to industry best practices, our nonprofit resource center provides the tips and tools you need in one place to strengthen your skills, nonprofit and community.
Board Recruitment & Onboarding
4 Questions to Ask to Attract the Right Board Members | Nonprofit Leadership Center
How to Recruit Nonprofit Board Members | Nonprofit Leadership Center
Finding Your Nonprofit Board Fit | Nonprofit Leadership Center
Sample – Contents for Information Packets Provided to Prospective Directors | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Table of Contents for Director Orientation Manual | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Board Roles & Responsibilities
Sample – Board Chair Job Descriptions | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Board Member Expectations and Job Descriptions | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – ByLaw Provision Setting Forth Fundamental Director Duties | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Delegation of Authority and for Specific Transaction | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Job Descriptions for Board Members | Carter McNamara, Free Management Library
Planning & Conducting Meetings
Board Meeting Minutes 101: Free Template and Examples Included | BoardEffect
Sample – Agendas | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Minutes Guidelines and Templates | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Executive Session Agenda | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Form of Waiver of Notice of Meeting | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Board Fundraising
10 Ways to Engage Your Board in Fundraising | Nonprofit Leadership Center
Board Members and Personal Giving – Why Board Members Should Give | BoardSource
Board Giving Policy | Help4Nonprofits.com
How to Establish 100% Board Giving | Fired Up Fundraising
Board Evaluation
Nonprofit Board Assessments: How to Evaluate Nonprofit Board Members | Nonprofit Leadership Center
How Are We Doing? A 1-Hour Guide to Evaluating Your Performance as a Nonprofit Board | Gayle L. Gifford (Book)
Sample – Board Effectiveness Questionnaires | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Board Effectiveness Self-Evaluation | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Executive Resources
How to Measure Nonprofit CEO Performance | Nonprofit Leadership Center
Sample Nonprofit CEO Evaluation | Nonprofit Leadership Center
Hiring a Nonprofit Director Step-By-Step Guide | Kurt J. Jenne and Margaret Henderson
Executive Director Evaluation Form | Blue Avocado
Executive Transition Timeline | BoardSource
Sample – Executive Officer Evaluation Form | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – CEO Appraisal Tool | Simone P. Joyaux, ACFRE
Governance Policies, Practices, and Procedures
Ethics and Accountability in the Nonprofit Sector | National Council of Nonprofits
Sample – Emergency ByLaw Provisions | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Form of Action by Unanimous Written Consent | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – IRS Conflict of Interest Policy | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Record Retention & Destruction Policy and Schedule | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Board Governance Online Websites & Publications
Characteristics of Financially Healthy Nonprofits | Minnesota Nonprofits Assistance Fund
Guidestar – Connecting People with Nonprofit Information | www.Guidestar.org
Board Governance Books
Board Recruitment and Orientation: A Step-by-Step Common Sense Guide 3rd Edition | Hildy Gottlieb (Book)
Boards That Make a Difference: A New Design for Leadership in Nonprofit and Public Organizations | John Carver (Book)
Governance as Leadership: Reframing the Work of Nonprofit Boards | Richard P. Chait (Book)
Harvard Business Review on Corporate Responsibility | Harvard Business School Press (Book)
Not On This Board You Don’t | Arthur Frantzreb (Book)
Sarbannes-Oxley for Nonprofit Boards: A New Governance Paradigm | Peggy M. Jackson (Book)
The Best of Board Cafe | Jan Masaoka (Book)
The Handbook of Nonprofit Governance | BoardSource (Book)
The Nonprofit Strategy Revolution: Real-Time Strategic Planning in a Rapid-Response World | David La Piana (Book)
The Truth About What Nonprofit Boards Want: The Nine Little Things That Matter Most | June J. Bradham (Book)
Nonprofit Governance: The Why, What, and How of Nonprofit Boardship | John Tropman (Book)
As nonprofits continue to operate in a new environment that’s anything but normal, we’ve prepared this digital hub for nonprofit leaders to help you and your organization easily access information and resources to respond to COVID-19. Our community needs nonprofits now, more than ever.
This comprehensive resource provides support in each of the following sections:
- Business strategy and HR support
- Communicating during a crisis
- Fundraising in uncertain times
- Working remotely and managing virtual teams
- Tampa Bay-specific resources
- Maintaining physical and mental wellness
- Parenting through the coronavirus
- Upcoming and recorded events
- Government and agency COVID-19 resources
- Nonprofit response and resource pages
Free Webinars from NLC Experts to Keep Your Nonprofit Strong During and After COVID-19
Navigating the Return to Work: Readiness and Recovery
Recovery Readiness: A How-To Guide for Reopening your Workplace | Cushman & Wakefield
Path Forward: Masks, Temperature Scanners, and More | US Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 | OSHA.gov
Navigating the CARES Act
The Math on PPP Loan Forgiveness: Part One |Rivero, Gordimer & Company
Families First Coronavirus Response Act|Rivero, Gordimer & Company
Paycheck Protection Program: Florida Nonprofits Can Apply Through FCLF | Florida Nonprofit Alliance
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act: What Small Businesses Need to Know | US Chamber of Commerce
Business Strategy & HR Support
From Sustainability to Survivability: 5 Steps Nonprofits Must Take to Survive the Coronavirus Pandemic | Steve Zimmerman on the NLC Blog
COVID-19: What Nonprofits Should Do Right Now | Sandi McKinley
Managing Through Tough Times | Bridgespan
Legal Alert: Recommended Practices for Employers in Response to Coronavirus | Communities Rise
Nonprofit Considerations in Light of the Coronavirus | Nonprofit AF
As Coronavirus Threat Continues, Experts Tell Nonprofits to Shore Up Reserves | Chronicle of Philanthropy
Business Continuity Suite | US Department of Homeland Security
Business Continuity Plan Template | Nonprofit New York (temporarily free to non-members)
What Nonprofit Board Members Should Be Doing Right Now to Address the COVID-19 Situation | BoardSource
Guidance for Social Workers | National Association for Social Workers
Information for Healthcare Professionals | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
FAQs Regarding COVID-19 and Human Capital, Tax Impact | CLA Connect
Communicating During a Crisis
Communicating During an Outbreak or Public Health Investigation | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Coronavirus Communications Triage Kit | The Communications Network
Communicating About the Coronavirus and Your Upcoming Events | Nonprofit Marketing Guide
Fundraising and Fund Development in Uncertain Times
How to Fundraise in Uncertain Times: 10 Ways to Mitigate Revenue Loss from the Coronavirus | Alyce Lee Stansbury on the NLC Blog
Stress Forces Fundraisers to Take New Approaches|The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Fundraising in a Pandemic and Economic Downturn | The Better Fundraising Co.
4 Ways to Engage Major Donors During the Covid-19 Crisis
Nonprofit Fundraising Events during Coronavirus – Virtual? Cancel? Postpone? | Abra Annes
Market Drops and Crisis: Fundraising Lessons and Your Lighthouse | John Pepperdine, Making Philanthropy Work Strategies
How to Change a Physical Event to a Virtual Conference | Communique
Frequently updated compilation of COVID-19 Fundraising Advice | Bloomerang
COVID-19 Funding Summary | Candid
Coronavirus Grants | Grant Watch
COVID-19 Concerns in Grantseeking | Foundant
Fundraising during COVID-19 | Association of Fundraising Professionals
Now is the Time to Invest in Fundraising | Philanthropy.com
Tips for Working Remotely & Leading Virtual Teams
Maintaining Motivation and Morale While Leading Your Team Virtually | Margarita Sarmiento on the NLC Blog
10 Tips for Working from Home Effectively | Ellen Nastir on the NLC Blog
Tips for Leading Your Team Through Stressful Times[JD4]
Leading Your Nonprofit in a Time of Pandemic | GGM Nonprofit Consulting
Tampa Bay Resources
Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund | Funding opportunity for critical nonprofit organizations in Desoto, Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and Sarasota counties
Feeding Tampa Bay Breakspot Meals | Meals for children 18 and under, during designated hours at designated sites in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Sumter Counties
Feeding Tampa Bay Trinity Café | Serving to-go meals at both locations
HART COVID-19 FAQ & Service Updates
City of Tampa COVID-19 Info and Resources | Includes info on social services, business relief, disability resources, volunteering, event updates, bar and restaurant updates, and more
City of Tampa | Text TAMPAREADY or TAMPALISTA to 888-777 for emergency alerts
City of Tampa | Text TAMPABIZ to 888-777 for business resources and updates
City of Tampa’s Recovery Hotline | 1-833-TPA-INFO (872-4636) | Hotline for social services and business relief is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hillsborough County Government YouTube Channel | Live and Recorded updates on COVID-19
Pinellas County COVID-19 Info and Resources
City of St. Petersburg COVID-19 Info and Resources
Meals On Wheels 4 Kids St. Petersburg
211 Tampa Bay COVID-19 Resources
Maintaining Physical & Mental Wellness
How to Not Let Pandemic Fatigue Turn Into Pandemic Burnout | EveryDayHealth.com
How Communities Can Prevent Panic in Uncertain Times|PublicHealthDegrees.org
Telehealth and Online Mental Health Resources During COVID-19 Pandemic|Sunshine Behavioral Health
Disinfectants You Can Use Against Coronavirus | CNN
Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations during COVID-19 Outbreak | World Health Organization
Pandemic Panic? These 5 Tips Can Help You Regain Your Calm | NPR
15 Ways to Practice Self-care in the Time of Coronavirus | Quartz
Free 24/7 Bilingual Helpline Open to Provide Emotional Support during COVID-19 Health Crisis | Florida Blue
Parenting During the Coronavirus
Prioritizing Wellness: Responsible Decision Making during COVID-19 | Frameworks of Tampa Bay
Dar prioridad al bienestar: Toma de decisiones responsables durante COVID-19 | Frameworks of Tampa Bay
Article to Talk About the Coronavirus to Children for Teachers and Parents
Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus | NPR
Talking to Kids About COVID-19 | National Association of School Psychologists
Government Agency Websites Dedicated to COVID-19
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Coronavirus Updates
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
World Health Organization (WHO)
Additional COVID-19 Nonprofit Response & Resource Pages
Bridgespan COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits and Funders
Chronicle of Philanthropy COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits
Council on Foundations COVID-19 Resources
Independent Sector COVID-19 Resources
National Council of Nonprofits COVID-19 Resources
Nonprofit Finance Fund COVID-19 Resources
Washington Nonprofits COVID-19 Resources
Crowd-Sourced COVID-19 Nonprofit and Philanthropy Resource List
Thinking Differently About Measuring & Reporting Nonprofit Impact | Nonprofit Leadership Center
Can Your Nonprofit Survive? A Quick Test | Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
Evaluation and Measurement Outcomes | National Council of Nonprofits
Nine Reasons World-Class Programs are Musts | Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
Sample Board Effectiveness Questionnaire | Nonprofit Governance and Management, Third Edition
Sample Board Effectiveness Self-Evaluation | Nonprofit Governance and Management, Third Edition
Where Can I Learn About Nonprofit Evaluation? | Candid
Why Evaluation is Important for Your Nonprofit | Third Sector New England, Inc.
Books on Evaluation
Evaluation Strategies for Communicating and Reporting: Enhancing Learning in Organizations | Rosalie T. Torres (Book)
How Are We Doing? A 1-Hour Guide to Evaluating Your Performance as a Nonprofit Board | Gayle L. Gifford (Book)
Measuring Performance in Public and Nonprofit Organizations | Theodore H. Poister (Book)
Trying Hard is Not Good Enough | Mark Friedman (Book)
The Role of the Nonprofit Finance Committee | Nonprofit Leadership Center
Analyzing Financial Information Using Ratios | Propel Nonprofits
Audit Guide for Charitable Nonprofits | First Nonprofit Foundation
All About Financial Management in Nonprofits | Carter McNamara
Best Accounting Software for Nonprofits | Best Accounting Software
Budget Categories to Help With Grant Requests | Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
Candid – Nonprofit Reports and Forms 990 for Donors
Characteristics of Financially Healthy Nonprofits | Propel Nonprofits
Charitable Contributions – IRS Publication 1771 | IRS
Disclosure of Quid Pro Quo Contributions | IRS
How Will We Pay for This? 14 Ways to Obtain Income | Karen Eben Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
Nonprofit Accounting Basics.org
Nonprofit Accounting & Auditing Update 2023 | Rivero, Gordimer & Company
Nonprofit Audit Guide | National Council of Nonprofits
Nonprofit Financial Statements Explained | The Charity CFO
Nonprofit Ratios: How to Use Them and What They Measure for Your Organization | Warren Averett
Operating Reserves for Nonprofits | National Council of Nonprofits
QuickBooks for Nonprofits: Benefits and Best Practices for Your Organization | My Paper Pusher, LLC
Sample Record Retention and Destruction Policy and Schedule | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Step-by-Step Guide to Attaining Nonprofit Sustainability | enSYNC Corporation
Tax on Unrelated Business Income of Exempt Organizations | IRS Publication 598
Ten Tips for Analyzing Your Organization’s Balance Sheet | Sumac Research
Twenty Expense Items to Consider When Creating a Budget | Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
What Operating Reserves Are and Why They Matter | Rick Moyers, The Chronicle of Philanthropy
What’s the Story Behind the Numbers? A Grant Maker’s Guide to Understanding Nonprofit Audits | Alfonso A. Perillo, CPA, CFE, MSW
Year End Donation Receipts & Statements: Everything You Need to Know | Sumac Research
Financial Management Books
Financial Fundamentals for Nonprofits: Building Capacity and Sustainability | Woods Bowman (Book)
Financial Leadership for Nonprofit Executives: Guiding Your Organization to Long-Term Success | Jeanne Bell (Book)
Nonprofit Sustainability: Making Strategic Decisions for Financial Viability | Jeanne Bell (Book)
Streetsmart Financial Basics for Nonprofit Managers | Thomas A. McLaughlin (Book)
7 Secrets to Write a Successful Year-End Fundraising Appeal | Nonprofit Leadership Center
How to Engage Corporate Partners: Tips from Funders | Nonprofit Leadership Center
50 Fundraising Ideas | Signupgenius.com
Asking for the Money is the Job of the Leadership and Friends of a Nonprofit Organization | Raisefunds.com
Association for Fundraising Professionals (AFP) | AFP
Basics in Developing Your Fundraising Plan | Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC
Check Out Your Organization’s Fundraising Readiness | Tony Poderis, Raisefunds.com
Creative Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofit Organizations | thefundraisingauthority.com
Donor Bill of Rights (English) | Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
Donor Bill of Rights (Spanish) | Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
Ethics In Fundraising | National Council of Nonprofits
e-Tapestry Fundraising Software
Fundraising Event Ideas | Dojiggy.com
Seven Lessons to Increase Fundraising Success | Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
Seven Ways to Strengthen Your Donor Base | Sue Croudace, Springboard Marketing and Communications
Special Events 101 for Nonprofit Fundraising | Nolo.com
The Argument Against Paying Development Professionals Based on Amount of Funds Raised | Tony Poderis
The Gift Recognition Chart | Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
The National Council of Nonprofits
The Network for Good Learning Center
The Standards for Excellence – An Ethics & Accountability Program for the Nonprofit Sector| Standards for Excellence Institute
What Funders Want to Know About You | Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
Grant Writing
How to Create a Winning Grant Proposal | Nonprofit Leadership Center
How to Apply for Grants | Nonprofit Leadership Center
A Dozen Positive Responses to a Grant No | Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
Answering the Dreaded Future Funding Grant Question | Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
Grant Professionals Association (GPA) Code of Ethics | Grant Professionals Association
Grant Tracking Chart |Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
How Can You Tell If Your Organization is Ready to Apply for a Grant? | Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
How Much? Setting a Grant Request Size | Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
How to Prepare for Last Minute Grant Opportunities | Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
Key Steps For Strategic Grant Writing | Cindy Kane
Positioning Grant Writers for Success | Raise-funds.com
Sample Letter of Intent | Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
Ten Common & Avoidable Grant Project Budget Errors | Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
Twenty Ways to Enhance Relationships with New Grant Donors | Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
Your Grant’s Background Section: 15 Points to Include | Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
Grant Databases
Grant Opportunities: List of Foundations
Grant Opportunities: Grants.Gov
Grant Opportunities sent to your inbox | GrantWatch.com
Hillsborough County (Florida) Public Library on Grants & Fundraising | hcplc.org
Your Best Grant Sources | Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
Fundraising Books
199 Fun and Effective Fundraising Events for Nonprofit Organizations | Justina Walford (Book)
Achieving Excellence in Fundraising | Eugene R. Tempel, Timothy L. Seiler , Eva E. Aldrich (Book)
Asking Properly | George Smith (Book)
Beyond Fundraising – New Strategies for Nonprofit Innovation and Investment | Kay Sprinkel Grace (Book)
Breakthrough Thinking | Bernard Ross and Clare Segal (Book)
Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits | Ilona Bray, J.D. (Book)
Fund Raising: Evaluating and Managing the Fund Development Process | James Greenfield (Book)
Grassroots Grants: An Activist’s Guide to Grantseeking | Andy Robinson (Book)
How to Produce Fabulous Fundraising Events | Betty Stallings (Book)
How to Produce Inspiring Annual Reports | Ken Burnett (Book)
How to Say It: Grantwriting: Write Proposals That Grantmakers Want to Fund | Deborah Koch (Book)
How to Write Successful Fundraising Letters | Mal Warwick (Book)
Mega Gifts: 2nd Edition | Jerold Panas (Book)
Proposal Planning & Writing | Jeremy T. Miner and Lynn E. Miner (Book)
Raising Thousands (if Not Tens of Thousands) of Dollars with Email | Madeline Stanionis (Book)
Relationship Fundraising: A Donor Based Approach to the Business of Raising Money | Ken Burnett (Book)
The Ask: How to Ask for Support for Your Nonprofit Cause, Creative Project, or Business Venture | Laura Fredricks (Book)
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Meeting & Event Planning, 2nd Edition | Robin E. Craven (Book)
The Essential Nonprofit Fundraising Handbook | Michael A. Sand (Book)
The Event Marketing Handbook: Beyond Logistics and Planning | Allison Saget (Book)
The Only Grant-Writing Book You’ll Ever Need: Top Grant Writers and Grant Givers Share Their Secrets | Ellen Karsh, Arlen Sue Fox (Book)
The Zen of Fundraising: 89 Timeless Ideas to Strengthen and Develop Your Donor Relationships | Ken Burnett (Book)
Tiny Essentials of Fundraising | Neil Sloggie (Book)
Articles
5 Strategies to Host More Effective Meetings | Nonprofit Leadership Center
Degrees for the Greater Good | Affordable Colleges Online
Delegating Authority Skills, Tasks and the Process of Effective Delegation | Businessballs.com
Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Learning How to be More Aware | Bruna Martinuzzi
For Great Leadership, Clear Your Head | Joshua Ehrlich, HBR Blog Network
Hiring a Nonprofit Director Step-by-Step Guide | Jenne Henderson, Margaret Henderson
How Can a Nonprofit Consultant Help? Part I | Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
How Can a Nonprofit Consultant Help? Part II | Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
How Can a Nonprofit Consultant Help? Part III | Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
How to Do Planning | Carter McNamara, Authenticity Consulting
How to Manage Your Time and Accomplish More | Prof. Dennis Masino and Jackie Giuliano, Ph.D.
Identify Your Best Gifts | Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
Karen’s Dozen Tips to Enhance Accountability | Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
Leadership Development Methods and Tips | businessballs.com
Matrix Map: A Powerful Tool for Mission-Focused Nonprofits | Steve Zimmerman and Jeanne Bell
Nonprofit Merger Studies: What Do We Know About Nonprofit Mergers? | MAP for Nonprofits, Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Notre Dame Nonprofit Resource Articles | University of Notre Dame
Ten Time Management Tips for Elephant-Sized Projects | Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
The Contagion of Leadership | Justin Menkes, Harvard Business Review
The Mark of a Great Leader | Marshall Goldsmith, Harvard Business Review
Time Management: Tips to Reduce Stress and Improve Productivity | Mayo Clinic
Your Future. At What Are You Really, Really Good? | Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
Websites and Books
Executive Transition Timeline | BoardSource
Explore Public Service Careers | Firescienceonline
Florida Nonprofit Alliance | A Voice in Tallahassee for Florida Nonprofits
Federal Resource: US Department of Health & Human Services | www.hhs.gov
Federal Resource: USA Government | www.usa.gov
Florida Resource: 411 Online Telephone Directory | www.411.myflorida.com
Free Basic Guide to Leadership and Supervision | Carter McNamara, Authenticity Consulting, LLC
Leadership Styles | United Nations
National Council of Nonprofits
Principles of Leadership | NwLink.com
Saint Joseph’s University Online Leadership Learning | Saint Joseph’s University
State & Local Government on the Net: Directory of State, County and City Government Websites | www.statelocalgov.net
Survey Monkey | www.surveymonkey.com
Tax Exempt World – Federal Government Public Records of Tax-Exempt Organizations | www.taxexemptworld.com
TechBridge – Affordable Business and Technology Expertise for Nonprofits | www.techbridge.org
The Art & Science of Leadership | NWLink.com
The Chronicle of Philanthropy | www.philanthropy.com
Volunteering and Nonprofit Careers Guide | LearnHowToBecome.org
When Leaders Leave: A New Perspective on Leadership Change | Priscilla Rosenwald, and Lesley Mallow Wendell (Book)
Video Tips for Nonprofits: 7 Ways to Create Better Videos on Your Phone | Nonprofit Leadership Center
Simple Digital Strategies to Attract More Donors Every Month | Nonprofit Leadership Center
Creating Breakthrough Communications on a Budget | Nonprofit Leadership Center
Nonprofit Accelerator | Community Boost: Provides coaches, courses and a community to help nonprofits improve their digital marketing, including SEO and strategic content development
SEO Guide for Nonprofits | Community Boost
- Google Optimize 101
- How to Apply for the Google Ad Grant
- Google Ad Grant Best Practices
- Google Tag Manager
- How to Create a Google Analytics Account
Social Media Examiner (Tips and tools to improve social media across channels)
Nonprofit Nation | Digital Marketing Podcast by Julia Campbell
Made to Stick (Book) | Dan & Chip Heath
M+R Benchmarks (annual study that shows digital marketing benchmarks for the nonprofit industry
NextAfter (Research studies to improve email and digital marketing engagement)
15 Questions to Ask Before You Start a Nonprofit | Nonprofit Leadership Center
Advantages and Disadvantages of Starting a Nonprofit Organization | Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay, Inc.
Five Alternatives to Starting a Nonprofit | Nonprofit Leadership Center
Florida Articles of Incorporation: Your Guide to Incorporating in Florida | Harbor Business Compliance
Free Legal Documents | UpCounsel.com
How do I start a nonprofit organization? | Candid
How to Develop a Great Mission Statement | Karen Eber Davis, Karen Eber Davis Consulting
How to Start a Nonprofit| Council on Nonprofits
Hurwit & Associates Nonprofit Law Resource Library | Hurwit & Associates
IRS Stay Exempt – How to Apply for Tax Exempt Status | Internal Revenue Service
IRS Publication 598 – Tax on Unrelated Business Income of Exempt Organizations | Internal Revenue Service
Starting a Nonprofit | BoardSource
Starting a Nonprofit Organizational Resources | VelvetJobs.com
Tax Deductions for Charitable Donations | Tax Act.com
TechSoup.Org – Low-Cost Software just for Nonprofits | TechSoup.Org
The Standards for Excellence – An Ethics & Accountability Program for the Nonprofit Sector| Standards for Excellence Institute
Nonprofit Startup Books
How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation | Anthony Mancuso (Book)
Managing a Nonprofit Organization in the Twenty-First Century | Thomas Wolf (Book)
Nonprofit Governance: Law, Practices, and Trends | Bruce R. Hopkins (Book)
Starting & Building a Nonprofit: A Practical Guide | Peri H. Pakroo (Book)
Starting and Running a Nonprofit Organization | Joan M. Hummel (Book)
The Nonprofit Handbook: Everything You Need to Know to Start and Run Your Nonprofit Organization | Gary M. Grobman (Book)
Policies and Practices
4 Critical HR Policies for Nonprofit Organizations | Nonprofit Leadership Center
DOL Proposed Overtime Reforms and the Impact on Nonprofits | National Council of Nonprofits
Executive Compensation | National Council of Nonprofits
Guidance for Nonprofit Organizations on Paying Overtime Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, 2016 | Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Dept. of Labor
How to Hire a Great Nonprofit Executive Director | Donorbox
Human Resources and Employment-Related Laws | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Inspiring People to their Greatness | Lance H.K. Secretan
Protecting Your Nonprofit from Executive Compensation Scrutiny | Christopher, Smith, Leonard, Bristow & Stanell, P.A.
Questions Every Nonprofit Director Should Ask About Directors and Officers Insurance | NACD BoardTalk
Sample – Record Retention and Destruction Policy and Schedule | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Conflict of Interest Policy | Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay, Inc.
The Importance of D&O Insurance for Nonprofit Boards | BoardEffect
Top Skill for 2022: Emotional Intelligence in the Social Sector Workplace | Social Impact Architects
Emergency Planning
Emergency Preparedness Plan Template
Disaster Planning and Recovery Guide | TechSoup
IT Assessment and Continuity Plan | TechSoup
Ultimate Guide to Business Continuity | Laserfiche
FEMA Ready Business Resilience Infographic | Pinellas County Emergency Management
Ready Business Hurricane Toolkit | Pinellas County Emergency Management
Operations Resources and Tools
All About Team Building | Free Management Library
Cultural Competency in the Workplace | Margarita Sarmiento, The Pascall Company
Ebase: Community Relationship Management Software for Nonprofits | ebase
Principles for an Effective Nonprofit Website | Mark Hoffman
Resources Guide for Starting a Nonprofit, Finding Donor Circles, Social Entrepreneurism | VelvetJobs.com
Sample – CEO Appraisal Tool | Simone P. Joyaux, Joyaux Associates
Social Work Guide | A Guide for Becoming a Social Worker
TechSoup.org – Low Cost Software for Nonprofits | TechSoup.org
Volunteer Management
Recruit Volunteers Online with Network for Good | NetworkForGood.org
Volunteer Management Resource Library | Energize Inc.
Volunteering and Nonprofit Careers | Learn How to Become.org
Operations and HR Books
Building Staff/Volunteer Relations | Ivan H. Sceier (Book)
Creating Your Employee Handbook: A Do-It-Yourself Kit for Nonprofits | Leyna Bernstien (Book)
Generations: The Challenge of a Lifetime for Your Nonprofit | Peter C. Brinckerhoff (Book)
Harvard Business Review on Corporate Responsibility | Harvard Business School Press, C.K. Prahalad, Michale E. Porter (Book)
Hug Your People: The Proven Way to Hire, Inspire, and Recognize Your Employees and Achieve Remarkable Results | Jack Mitchell (Book)
Human Resource Policies and Procedures for Nonprofit Organizations | Carol L. Barbeito (Book)
Make Their Day! Employee Recognition That Works – 2nd Edition | Cindy Ventrice (Book)
Momentum: Igniting Social Change in the Connected Age | Allison Fine (Book)
Sarbanes-Oxley for Nonprofit Boards | Peggy M. Jackson (Book)
The Nonprofit Career Guide: How to Land a Job That Makes a Difference | Shelly Cryer (Book)
The Volunteer Recruitment (and Membership Development) Book | Susan J. Ellis (Book)
Sample – Agendas for Board Meetings | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Board Job Description – Board Chair | Nonprofit Leadership Center
Sample – Board Job Description – Board Secretary | Nonprofit Leadership Center
Sample – Board Job Description – Board Treasurer | Nonprofit Leadership Center
Sample – Board Job Description – Board Vice Chair | Nonprofit Leadership Center
Sample – Board Effectiveness Questionnaires | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Board Effectiveness Self-Evaluation | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Board Member Expectations and Job Descriptions | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Bylaws | Nonprofit Leadership Center
Sample – CEO Appraisal Tool | Simone P. Joyaux, Joyaux & Associates
Sample – Conflict of Interest Policy | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Contents for Information Packets Provided to Prospective Directors | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Delegation of Authority and For Specific Transaction | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Emergency Bylaw Provisions | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Executive Officer Evaluation Form | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Executive Session Agenda | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Financial Policies | Nonprofit Leadership Center
Sample – Form of Action by Unanimous Written Consent | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Form of Waiver of Notice of Meeting | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Gift Acceptance Policy | Nonprofit Leadership Center
Sample – Memo Format for Cover Letters Re: Board Materials | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Minutes Guidelines and Templates | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Outline of Director Orientation Program | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Procurement Policies Template | USAID
Sample – Record Retention and Destruction Policy and Schedule | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Reserve Policy | Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay, Inc.
Sample – Secretary’s Certificate and Formats for Resolutions | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Social Media Policy | Nonprofit Leadership Center
Sample – Table of Contents for Director Orientation Manual | Nonprofit Governance & Management, Third Edition
Sample – Website Privacy Promise | Nonprofit Leadership Center
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