HELPFUL NONPROFIT RESOURCE LINKS
Nonprofit Management/Research/Info
Marketing and Media
Technology
Community Action Network
The mission of the Community Action Network is to achieve sustainable social, health, educational and economic outcomes through engaging the community in a planning and implementation process that coordinates and optimizes private and individual actions and resources.
Texas C-BAR
http://www.texascbar.org
Texas Community Building with Attorney Resources ("Texas C-BAR") is the only project of its kind in Texas, providing free business law services across the state to community-based nonprofits developing affordable housing and other much-needed services in low-income communities.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
www.philanthropy.com
The Chronicle of Philanthropy is the premier publication on the subject. The site has a wealth of information, including articles on trends in the nonprofit and corporate giving sectors. It also has local and regional information, including nonprofit resources in your area.
The ACC Center for Community-Based and Nonprofit Organizations
http://www.nonprofitaustin.org
Local training for nonprofits on a wide variety of issues, as well as special initiatives, a job board, a Board matching service and more.
Texas Nonprofits
http://www.texasnonprofits.org
Texas Nonprofits is a nonprofit portal giving the nonprofit community valuable information to increase the ability for nonprofits to thrive and continue their good works in Texas.
The Alliance for Nonprofit Management
http://www.allianceonline.org
The Alliance for Nonprofit Management is the professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to improving the management and governance capacity of nonprofits - to assist nonprofits in fulfilling their mission.
Compasspoint
http://www.compasspoint.org
CompassPoint Nonprofit Services is a nonprofit training, consulting and research organization with offices in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Through a broad range of services, they provide nonprofits with the management tools, concepts and strategies necessary to shape change in their communities.
Management Asistance Program
http://www.mapfornonprofits.org
Management Assistant Program (MAP) for nonprofits is your resource for quality, affordable management help. We provide consulting, training and board recruitment services to more than 800 nonprofits each year.
Authenticity Consulting
http://www.authenticityconsulting.com/
Guidestar
http://www.guidestar.com
GuideStar, the national database of U.S. charitable organizations, gathers and distributes data on more than 850,000 IRS-recognized nonprofits.
Innonet
http://www.innonet.org
Innonet.org is the website of Innovation Network, a nonprofit organization working to share the power of evaluation with nonprofits and funders. They are dedicated to developing and sharing evaluation tools and know-how with nonprofits and funders, so they can do their work more effectively. They provide program planning and evaluation consulting, training, and Web-based tools to nonprofits and funders across geographic and programmatic boundaries.
Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations
http://www.tano.org
The Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations (TANO) was founded in 1997 as a statewide association that reflects and promotes Texas’ growing independent sector in all its diversity. Our mission is to serve, support, and strengthen our state's nonprofit sector
Austin Free-Net
Austin Free-Net's mission is to ensure that underserved communities can access and effectively use the Internet and computer technologies in public spaces throughout Greater Austin. Our purpose is to build community and change lives through equitable access to technology. Through their program Austin Fix-Net, they provide discounted technology services to Greenlights members.
Creative Suitcase
http://www.creativesuitcase.com
This is the corporate site for Austin-based designer Rachel Stikeleather, who has developed collateral materials for many Greenlights events, including our annual Crossroads Conference. She also designed the website you're currently viewing. Highly recommended.
NPower Texas
http://www.npowertexas.org/
NPower’s mission is to be the catalyst for Texas nonprofit organizations to better accomplish their community goals through strategic and affordable use of smart technology. NPower Texas exists to educate nonprofit leaders about the power of strategic technology use and to be the trusted partner they turn to when they need technology planning, implementation, and support.
Groundspring
http://www.groundspring.org
Groundspring.org's mission is to improve the effectiveness of the nonprofit sector by providing information technology solutions that facilitate and enhance communication and engagement between nonprofit organizations and their stakeholders. They offer software tools and services, training, and consulting that help nonprofit organizations raise funds and communicate with their stakeholders online, and manage their operations more effectively.
TechSoup
http://www.techsoup.org
TechSoup is the "technology place for nonprofits." The TechSoup site is divided into 5 main content areas: How-to, Community Discussions, Products, Service Directory, and News and Views.
WebMonkey
http://www.webmonkey.com
The wed developer's resource-- for anyone who needs a reference for building his or her web site. WebMonkey contains helpful links and information about web site development for beginning, intermediate, or advanced webmasters.
The SPIN Project
http://www.spinproject.org
The SPIN (Strategic Press Information Network) Project provides comprehensive media training, intensive media strategizing, and resources to community organizations across the country. SPIN helps grow the capacity of grassroots groups to shape public opinion and garner positive media attention.
Spitfire Strategies
http://www.spitfirestrategies.com
Spitfire Strategies provides strategic communications solutions to promote positive social change. Their goal is to help social change organizations use their voice in a strong, clear and compelling way to articulate their vision of a better world. "Spitfire Recommends" features monthly picks of the best research, articles, or resources for improving your communications knowledge.
Texas Media Directory
The Texas Media Directory lists all current media outlets and contacts in the state. The Directory is updated semi-annually and includes all forms of media---print, television, and radio. This can be an invaluable source to a nonprofit looking to update and strengthen its public relations program.
McNabb Communications
McNabb Communications
Jim McNabb, who has been providing media advice and consultations to nonprofits for over 30 years, has accumulated some of his tips regarding media relations on his website here. McNabb is also a regular panelist at Greenlights' popular media workshop The Five-Minute Connection.