We've compiled a collection of resources specifically for non-profits.  In addition to the blogs, reports, tools, and social media resources below, check out our Health Exchange and Education Exchange as a source of information sharing between non-profits and funders.

Online Tools & Blogs

• The Wall Street Journal - Philanthropy Page
• CharityLawyer is a new blog started by Ellis Carter of Fennemore Craig, P.C.  Her personal blog "will include general observations and commentary derived from my practice representing non-profit and tax-exempt organizations as well as news, events, and ideas related to the philanthropic sector."  A company blog is in the process of being created.
• New York Times Giving Section
• Give and Take: A round up of blogs about the nonprofit world compiled by The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Tools & Websites

• The National Council of Nonprofits: A network of state and regional nonprofit associations serving more than 20,000 member organizations.
• Principles of Effectiveness for Nonprofit Organizations: By the ASU Lodestar Center
• Evolving Nonprofits through Strategic Evaluation and Planning (ENSTEP) Program: By the ASU Lodestar Center
• Smart Givers Network: Resources for Smart Giving
• Advocacy Progress Planner: A free online resource for putting together advocacy and policy efforts.
• Nonprofit Economic Vitality Center: National Council of Nonprofits - A free, online clearinghouse of resources designed to help nonprofits cope with the multiple challenges created by a faltering economy.
• Google for Nonprofits: Free tools and resources to assist nonprofits in their operations.
• And Justice for All: The 2007 Advocacy Conference presented by The Wallace Foundation.
• Nonprofit Capacity Building Resources: Books, publications and websites on how to build capacity.
• Useful Nonprofit Links: An extensive list of resources to assist nonprofits in management, fundraising, program planning, and more.
• Leadership is a Who Thing: Free nonprofit management job board, Hiring Toolkit, and e-newsletter to help you find your next "Who."  From Bridgestar, an initiative of the Bridgespan Group, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
• Managing Through Tough Times: 7 Steps: Resources provided by The Bridgespan Group. (December 2008)
• Techsoup provides discounted software and hardware for nonprofits as well as technology discussion boards and articles.

Reports & Data

• Convergence: How Five Trends Will Reshape the Social Sector: Report by La Piana Consulting (November 2009)
• Nonprofit CEO Compensation Study: Report by Charity Navigator (August 2009)
• Scale & Scope of the Nonprofit Sector: Statistical article that gives an overview of the nonprofit sector. (2004)

• The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently hosted an online discussion about "Using Social Networks to Promote Good Causes." Also from The Chronicle, check out podcasts from Allison Fine, a nonprofit leader and expert on technology and communications. (June 2009)
• TechSoup has many great articles about using social media including "Eight Secrets of Effective Online Networking." (February 2009)
• Beth Kanter is a widely respected industry thought-leader on social media and blogs about "How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media."
• A detailed blog by Rebecca Leaman provides "26 Excellent Presentations on Social Media for Non Profits."
• NTEN, a member organization for nonprofit technology users of all levels, has many resources including "Social Media Marketing White Papers: Key Findings and Nonprofit Lessons."
• This great blog from NetWit's Think Tank lists many other resources for nonprofits who are just starting to use social media.