Nonprofit Management and Community Leadership

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.

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.

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).

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.

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