Online Resources

Find articles on nonprofit issues. We've searched the Web for the best ones.

Why look through thousands of search engine results when our specialists have selected the best articles and Web sites for nonprofits? It's a quick way to find the most important and relevant information on nonprofit management.

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• Legal
• Consultants
• Financial Management
• Best Practices
• Grantwriting

Legal

Connecticut Urban Legal Institute
Located at the University of Connecticut Law School, it offers assistance in limited areas. Also includes the Pro Bono Initiative.

Connecticut Bar Association
See these Frequently Asked Questions and directories:

• Finding and Working with a Lawyer
• Lawyer Referral
  Search by law firm, practice area or geographic area.

Connecticut Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
Project of the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism.

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Consultants
NAI Guide on How to Find and Work with a Consultant (PDF)

Southern New England Nonprofit Consultant Directory
Includes guidelines for screening, hiring and managing consultants.

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Financial Management
FAQ About Tax-Exempt Organizations
Reporting responsibilities for nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations from the IRS.

Stay Exempt
IRS training on obtaining and maintaining tax-exempt status

Nonprofit Finance Fund
Now offers services in New England.

The Looking-Glass World of Nonprofit Money: Managing in For-Profits' Shadow Universe (PDF)
Article by Clara Miller from the Nonprofit Quarterly.
Do people say that you should run your nonprofit like a for-profit business? This explains why nonprofits are different.

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Best Practices for Nonprofit Management
Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence in Connecticut(PDF)
The definitive guide from the Connecticut Association of Nonprofits.

The NAI's Organization Checkup
A simple and effective way to assess your organization.

Management Library
Free, online library with articles covering a range of management topics.

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Grantwriting
Proposal Writing Short Course
A free online tutorial from the Foundation Center that covers the basics.

Proposal Budgeting Basics
How about preparing a project budget to go with that grant proposal?
This free online tutorial from the Foundation Center covers the basics.

NAI Workshops
See the schedule for workshops on grantwriting.

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