Nonprofit Management and Community Leadership

The Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA) strives to democratize access to the best data on religion. Founded as the American Religion Data Archive in 1997 and going online in 1998, the initial archive was targeted at researchers interested in American religion.

Giving data from religious organizations.

Statistics on major funding areas, national and regional trends in foundation giving, grant and grantmaker data.

Full text scans of historic issues of Giving USA, hosted by IUPUI.

National Center for Charitable Statistics offers data sets and reports based on all aspects of fundraising and charitable giving. Also includes tools to help nonprofit leaders analyze the strength of their organization.

ARNOVA provides access to research on nonprofits, voluntary action, philanthropy and civil society. Their publications are accessible via their website, but it seems that a donation would be appreciated.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals offers professional development resources, plus a job center, eNewsletters, and the bi-monthly publication Advancing Philanthropy. While these resources are the benefits of membership, the AFP blog and FAQ links are accessible to anyone.

The Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society provides education, research, and leadership training. Browse their site for programs, including the Emerging Leaders International Fellows Program & U.S. Diversity Fellowship, or for publications. A bibliography database offers access to research and literature about nonprofits.

The Grant Professionals Organization offers its 1,800+ members the benefits of consultations, tools for professional development, an email newsletter and semi-annual journal, job center, special interest groups and even accreditation. However, these resources are available to members only.

Harvard University's Hauser Center website compiles, generates, and provides access to research about nonprofits. Browse their website according to industry (e.g., International, Philanthropy, Rescue & Relief, Youth Serving Organizations) or by sectoral issues (e.g., Finance, Governance, Law & Policy, Technology).

From IUPUI, a comprehensive list of valuable links for organizations related to Philanthropy and Nonprofit Management.

Resources for philanthropists including fundraising resources.

Glasspockets provides the data, resources, examples, and action steps foundations need to understand the value of transparency, be more open in their own communications, and help shed more light on how private organizations are serving the public good."

"A digital library of primary and secondary sources that supports teaching and learning about philanthropy and the nonprofit sector."

The Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy, a unit of the Urban Institute, "disseminates research on the role and impact of nonprofit organizations and philanthropy." Research can be browsed chronologically, or by topic or author. The site also provides links to a number of big policy centers.

Furthers the understanding of women's philanthropy through research, education, and knowledge dissemination.

Connects people, organizations, and resources in nonprofit.

National online job board, HR resource, and career development destination focused exclusively on the nonprofit community.