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)

The Zone of Insolvency: How Nonprofits Avoid Hidden Liabilities & Build Financial Strength| Ron Mattocks (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

CDC on Coronavirus

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. Chamber of Commerce

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

U.S. Department of Education

U.S. Department of Agriculture

U.S. Department of Labor

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Department of State

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

Florida Nonprofit Alliance COVID-19 Resources

Tech Soup Resources for Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19

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

Nonprofit VOTE

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

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

Looking to Start a Nonprofit? | Florida Nonprofit Alliance

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

2024 Trends in Effective Job Postings: 4 DOs and 4 DON’Ts | Work for Good

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

Step by Step COOP Guide

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

Microsoft Tech for Social Impact | Microsoft

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

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 Giving Policy 

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 

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