Resources

RESOURCES & LINKS

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Click here for Resources for Education Foundations & Other Nonprofits

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Education-Related Web Sites – New Jersey Resources

Educational Testing Service ETS: A nonprofit organization, their mission is to advance learning. Read reports on education trends and challenges.

Garden State Coalition of Schools: 
“Public Support for Public Education” GSCS brings a focused advocacy to the statehouse in Trenton, strengthened by a recognized expertise in school funding.

New Jersey Department of Education  

New Jersey Education Association
The mission of the New Jersey Education Association is to advance and protect the rights, benefits, and interests of members, and promote a quality system of public education for all students.

NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education: 
The NJEA Frederick L. Hipp Foundation for Excellence in Education makes it possible for school employees to receive grants that will help them bring creative ideas to life. The Hipp Foundation supports initiatives to promote excellence in education. More than $1 million in grants for innovative educational projects that represent a bold, fresh approach by school employees has already been awarded. Email: HippFoundation@njea.org

New Jersey PTA: www.njpta.org
PTA is an organization whose members care about ALL children and youth – the school that they attend, the communities that they live in, and their opportunities for growth into happy, healthy, responsible citizens.

New Jersey School Boards Association: www.njsba.org
Established in 1914, the New Jersey School Boards Association is a federation of all of the states local boards of education. The 4,800 local board members who comprise our membership are the largest group of elected and appointed public officials in New Jersey. The Association provides in-service training and technical assistance to these members, all of whom serve without compensation.  In addition, the Association advocates the education, health and safety interests of New Jerseys public school students and school districts.

Rutgers Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences – MARE

National Resources

National School Foundation Association (NSFA): www.schoolfoundations.org
The mission of the National School Foundation Association is to promote the organization, development, and success of K-12 school foundations and their partnering schools and school districts.

Public Education Center: www.publiceducation.org
The mission is to build public demand and mobilize resources for quality public education for all children through a national constituency of local education funds and individuals.

Resources for Nonprofit Organizations

** Some of our personal favorites for education foundations

Sample By Laws 

Action Without Borders: www.IdeaList.org
Action Without Borders connects people, organizations, and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives.

BBB Wise Giving Alliance: www.give.org
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance (the Alliance) helps donors make informed giving decisions and advances high standards of conduct among organizations that solicit contributions from the public. The Alliance was formed in 2001 through the merger of the National Charities Information Bureau with the Council of Better Business Bureaus’ Foundation (which housed the Philanthropic Advisory Service.)

** Board Source: www.boardsource.org
BoardSource increases the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations by strengthening boards of directors through our highly acclaimed consulting practice, publications, tools, and membership program. Good prices if you join to get discounts on their manuals, books and DVD resources.

Charity Channel:  www.charitychannel.com  
CharityChannel® is a resource that connects you to your nonprofit colleagues around the corner and around the world.  To foster a place where nonprofit professionals can learn from each other, share information and work together to advance the cause of philanthropy. There is a small cost to register and subscribe. A wealth of nonprofit information.

**Charity Navigator – The guide to intelligent giving. A respected resource for information on charities and guidelines for giving.

**The Chronicle of Philanthropy – The Newspaper of the Nonprofit World
This may be more information than you need, but is THE trusted source of information for fundraisers everywhere. The subscription can be pricey, but check out their daily news for nonsubscribers and online subscriptions. There is a limited FREE account. Do it!

DataUniverse – DataUniverse is your portal to public government data. Links to property records and taxes, government payrolls, school performance report cards, crime reports and conviction records, and much more.

** Foundation Center:  (subscribe to PND News Alerts)
The Foundation Center is the leading source of information about philanthropy worldwide. Through data, analysis, and training we connect people who want to change the world to the resources they need to succeed. This is the place to go to get information on corporate and private foundation grants for education.

Google for Nonprofits: Apply for the Google for Nonprofits program and get access to exclusive products and resources to help your organization expand its impact.

** GrantStation: 
This is worth joining when there is a $100 membership special offered via Tech Soup.  It is an interactive website that allows grant seekers to identify potential funding sources for their programs or projects, and mentors you through the grant seeking process. GrantStation provides access to a searchable database of grant makers who are actively accepting proposals from a variety of organizations, federal grant deadlines updated twice a week, and links to the funding agencies in your state. There is a cost for subscribing to GrantStation, however, there are several helpful fundraising articles and ideas on the site for free.

*** www.GreaterGiving.com : Greater Giving is a for profit business providing services to nonprofits, but they offer free webinars and resources.

*** GuideStar: www.guidestar.org
Connecting people with nonprofit information. Register to access complete database of nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits can update their listing also. Make sure you register your nonprofit and get free access to site.

National Council of Nonprofit Associations: www.ncna.org
The National Council of Nonprofit Associations (NCNA) is the network of state and regional nonprofit associations serving over 22,000 members in 45 states and the District of Columbia. NCNA links local organizations to a national audience through state associations and helps small and midsize nonprofits: manage and lead more effectively; collaborate and exchange solutions; engage in critical policy issues affecting the sector; and achieve greater impact in their communities.

*** Network for Good: www.networkforgood.org
Network for Good is an excellent free resource for fundraising “white” papers, free or low cost webinars and resources. This is the place to go for low cost DONATE NOW online donation processing. Check outwww.fundraising123.org for their free and low cost training center. Make sure you subscribe to their e-newsletters.

*** New Jersey Center for Nonprofits: www.njnonprofits.org
Founded in 1982, the Center is a charitable umbrella organization serving New Jersey’s non-profit community. The Center’s mission is to build the power of New Jersey’s non-profit community by serving as the premier voice and comprehensive resource for and about our sector. Great free resources online for nonprofits. NJEFP IS A MEMBER

Nonprofit Risk Management Center: www.nonprofitrisk.org
Provides services including free technical assistance by telephone or e-mail to nonprofit staff and volunteers, and we produce affordable, easy-to-read publications. (Some are free!)

Panel on the Nonprofit Sector: www.nonprofitpanel.org The Panel on the Nonprofit Sector is an independent effort by charities and foundations to ensure that the nonprofit community remains a vibrant and healthy part of American society. Formed by Independent Sector in October 2004. They have released Principles for Good Governance and Ethical Practice: A Guide for Charities and Foundations.

onPhilanthropy: www.onphilanthropy.com
onPhilanthropy.com is a global resource for non-profit and philanthropy professionals. It is free of charge and features several industry-leading e-mail newsletters. onPhilanthropy.com is published by Changing Our World, Inc.a leadingU.S. fundraising and philanthropic services company.

Princeton Area Community Foundation: www.pacf.org
The Princeton Area Community Foundation builds community by promoting and encouraging philanthropy across greater Mercer County and central New Jersey.

ProBono Partnership: www.probonopartnership.org
The Pro Bono Partnership is a complete legal resource center for nonprofit organizations and attorneys.

Support Center for Nonprofit Management: http://www.supportcenteronline.org/
Since 1986, the Support Center has been dedicated to improving our society by increasing the effectiveness of nonprofit leaders and their organizations. They offer reasonably priced workshops and seminars for nonprofit managers and volunteer board members. They have a center in Trenton, NJ.

***TechSoup: www.techsoup.org
Technology Place for nonprofits; discounted software for nonprofit organizations.

Women in Development/Mercer County – www.widmercer.org
Membership organization for women who are working in development.

 

Consultants & Vendors to Nonprofit Organizations

Alumni Channel: www.alumnichannel.com, is a web provider of online alumni communities for schools and other non-profit organizations. Local education foundations can utilize the company’s online community solution to develop closer relationships with its alumni.

Ruthellen Rubin, CFRE: www.ruthellenrubin.com
Ruthellen Rubin, is a consultant for nonprofits on fund development. Her website has helpful articles on corporate partnerships and fundraising. (NJ-based)

GreggSmith.com: Website Design & Hosting Company: www.greggsmith.com
Specializing in web solutions for educational organizations, nonprofit and small business. Gregg has designed web sites for NJEFP and other education foundations.

Leadership Group – Regina Podhorin: www.leadershipgroup.info
The mission of the Leadership Group is to improve the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations by providing state-of-the-art consulting and training services. Provides board training and strategic planning. (Based in Trenton area)

The Prospect Finder, LLC: www.theprospectfinder.com
Maria Semple is the firm’s principal.  An experienced researcher, trainer and frequent speaker on the topic of prospect research, she consults with both nonprofit organizations and financial services firms interested in finding their best prospects for long-term relationships. (NJ-based)

Tri Point Resources, LLC: www.tripointfundraising.com  Fundraising consulting provided by Amy Eisenstein, MPA, CRFE. Member of Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) New Jersey