BVU's Resource Center
BVU's Resource Center is your connection to a world of valuable information about the nonprofit sector, volunteerism and corporate community involvement.
Board members, volunteers, staff members, corporate community involvement representatives and those seeking to learn more about nonprofit organizations can find links to resources about relevant topics, including governance, fundraising, volunteerism and the management of nonprofits. Don't see what you're looking for? Please contact us.
These listings are for informational purposes only. They are not comprehensive and do not constitute any endorsement by BVU.
Corporate Community Involvement
2009 Deloitte Volunteer IMPACT Survey
Study regarding how pro bono and skilled volunteerism can be better leveraged to offset declines in corporate giving.
Visit the SiteStanford Social Innovation Review
Strategy, tools and ideas for socially responsibly businesses.
Visit the SiteFinancial
GrantThornton
Information about the unique regulatory and operational concerns for nonprofit organizations.
Visit the SiteMattocks Consulting
Resources to help your nonprofit organization avoid or escape from the Zone of Insolvency and build financial strength.
Visit the SiteNational Association of Veterans' Research and Education Foundations (NAVREF)
Sample record retention and document destruction policy with discussion.
Visit the SiteNonprofit Finance Fund
A national leader in helping nonprofits strengthen their financial health and improve their capacity to serve their communities.
Visit the SiteFundraising
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Professional membership association working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs.
Visit the SiteThe Grantsmanship Center
Training and low-cost publications to nonprofit organizations and government agencies.
Visit the SiteGrassroots Fundraising Journal
Articles and resources with fundraising ideas and tips (has article search function).
Visit the SiteOhio Grantmakers Forum
An association of foundations, corporate contributions programs and other grantmaking organizations.
Visit the SiteGeneral Nonprofit Information
BVU Blog
Information for nonprofit board members, staff members, corporate community involvement representatives and those interested in learning more about nonprofit organizations.
Visit the SiteGuidestar
Provides copies of nonprofits 990's and other links to nonprofit resources. Can also sign up for their helpful on-line newsletter.
Visit the SiteIdealist.org
An interactive site where organizations can exchange resources and ideas and locate opportunities and supporters.
Visit the SiteThe National Council of Nonprofits
Network of state and regional nonprofit associations; offers information on public policy, resources and vendors.
Visit the SiteGovernance
Alliance for Nonprofit Management
Membership association that delivers management and governance support services to nonprofit organizations.
Visit the SiteHuman Resources
ERC - Employers Resource Council
Northeast Ohio's largest organization dedicated to HR and workplace programs, practices, training and consulting.
Visit the SiteThe Human Resource Department (THRD)
Northeast Ohio provider of professional human resource (HR) projects and services.
Visit the SiteThe Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
The world's largest professional membership association devoted to human resource management.
Visit the SiteTechnology
Charity Advantage
Serving technology, websites and products to over 40,000 nonprofits at discounted prices.
Visit the SiteGlobal eRiders
Roving technology consultants who work on a one-to-one basis with a group of related nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), helping each organization to develop and implement an information and communications technology strategy tailored to its unique aims, needs, and context.
Visit the SiteGrassroots.org
Free web hosting and other web-based services to registered charities and other nonprofit organizations.
Visit the SiteInformation Technology Professional's Resource Center
A good source for general information for IT professionals.
Visit the SiteLumity
Helps nonprofit organizations use computers. Founded in 1984, the nonprofit center provides comprehensive technology planning, training, and support services to more than four hundred organizations each year.
Visit the SiteNPower
A network of independent, locally based nonprofits providing accessible technology help that strengthens the work of other nonprofits.
Visit the SiteNetSquared
Resource for the responsible adoption of social web tools by social benefit organizations.
Visit the SiteTechSoup
A technology website just for nonprofits that provides free technology information, articles, tools, and an e-newsletter. For a small fee, nonprofits can also qualify to receive donated and discounted tech products.
Visit the SiteZDNet
One of the largest sites for reviews, articles, and how-to information about technology, developed by the publisher of many major computer magazines such as Computer Shopper and PC Magazine.
Visit the SiteVolunteer Management
Corporation for National and Communty Service
Information on the effective use of volunteers.
Visit the SiteEnergize, Inc.
Information on resources, available training opportunities, and quotes on volunteerism.
Visit the SiteManagement Systems by Design
Resources for the daily operation of your volunteer department or organization.
Visit the SitePublications
The Chronicle of Philantropy
Articles and links to resources dealing with the world of nonprofits.
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