Links - International
United States
Alliance for Non-Profit Management- Frequently Asked Questions
In-depth information on topics such as Board Development, Strategic Planning, and Risk Management
Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Associations
ARNOVA is associated with current research publications and newsletters of interest to the voluntary sector
BoardSource
Offers a membership program, consulting services, publications, tools, and a useful Question and Answer section designed to strengthen nonprofit boards
CompassPoint Non-Profit Services
Numerous articles and back issues of BoardCafé- CompassPoint’s monthly newsletter- are available on this website. CompassPoint offers workshops, conferences, coaching, and other services to American non-profits
Management Assistance Program for Nonprofits
Offers a variety of resources to nonprofit organizations, including a Free Management Library
The Community Development Network
Provides useful links that are grouped by topic, with detailed descriptions of each link
The Non-Profit Genie
Non-Profit Genie is the title of the Frequently Asked Questions section of CompassPoint’s website (see above). It provides an extensive list of articles published on a variety of topics. Articles address pertinent questions and provide responses that organizations can learn from
The Non-Profit Risk Management Center
An essential guide and tool for risk management practices. This site includes articles and modules on all of the risks that non-profits can face, including employment practices and youth protection. The NPRMC also offers training and consultation services
Volunteer Consulting Group
VCG strengthens non-profit organizations by providing expert consulting services to non-profit boards. VCG also connects board candidates to boards seeking new members
Volunteer Today
An e-newsletter for those who manage the work of volunteers in nonprofit, government, or corporate programs. Its aim is to: 1) build the capacity of individuals to organize effective volunteer programs; 2) enhance the profession of volunteer management
Australia
Volunteering Australia
A national body that promotes volunteerism in Australia. Its website contains statistics, publications, research, a Volunteering Policy Consultation Framework, and a link to the Australian Volunteering Library Network
United Kingdom
Association of Chief Executives of National Voluntary Organisations
Offers publications of interest regarding leadership, governance, and management in the voluntary sector and provides support and advice to its members
Manchester Guardian
On-line newspaper with regular features of interest to the voluntary sector in the UK and globally
National Council of Voluntary Organisations
Offers resources related to both the policy issues faced by the voluntary sector, as well as organizational development/ management issues
Virtual University for Voluntary Sector Studies
Offers degree and certificate programs in topics of interest to the voluntary sector
VolResource
The resources on this are organized systematically so as to cover all topics of interest to voluntary and community service organizations. Helpful links are provided for each topic
Voluntary Sector Skills
Comprehensive website that connects people to opportunities for obtaining competencies, education/training, jobs/careers in the voluntary sector
Other
Charity Channel- Nonprofit Boards and Governance Review
Connects nonprofit sector professionals from all over the world through a vast information exchange. This section of its website contains recent articles on nonprofit boards and governance. Articles address topics such as: improving board meetings; serving as a committee chair; current rends in board structure; board fundraising, and qualities of effective boards.
International Society for Third Sector Research
Promotes international scholarship on the third sector. The ISTR website provides working papers, conference archives, an extensive list of book reviews, and an international links section
Voluntary Sector & Third Sector Policy Library
On-line link to current policy research about the voluntary sector