Free Management Library:

Exhaustive management library of over 675 categories developed by Authenticity Consulting. Also includes free, online, nonprofit “micro-MBA”.

 Capaciteria:

Searchable, peer-reviewed database of nonprofit resources, with over 100 categories.

 Idealist Nonprofit FAQ:

Multiple services to connect people to organizations, and each other. Social networking, volunteer opportunities, affinity groups, and other tools.

BoardSource:

BoardSource is a national nonprofit focused on the needs of governing boards.  Click on “Board Info” button across the top to see their free information.  Also online bookstore of board-oriented handbooks and research.

Nonprofit Risk Management Center:

Focused on risk management, workplace safety, and human resource needs of nonprofits.  Offers free tutorials and advice (click tabs across top of home page).

Nonprofit Good Practice Guide

These developing resource exchange sites are a mix of articles and sample documents from US and Canadian nonprofits and community-based organizations.

Guidestar

Guidestar makes the completed IRS Form 990’s available to the public. Nonprofits can register at no charge and enhance their listing provided to funders, researchers, and the general public-a great free marketing tool.

Grants.gov

A federal cross agency project that acts as a portal to over 900 federal grant programs.

Census information:

Fact Finder is a great tool for program planning and grant development, with customizable information from the Census down to the city and zip code level. 

Social Statistics Briefing Room:

A one-stop resource from the federal government for crime, health, education, and demographics.