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Useful Links

Useful Links

Many external sites help nonprofits and other organizations; here are some of the best that we’ve found.

Online Databases for Grantseekers

- Foundations in Wisconsin
  Wisconsin database available to the public at UW-Stevens Point Library, UWSP Library Reference Desk, 715.346.2836, [email protected]
- Foundations Collection
  National database available to the public at UW-Stevens Point Library, UWSP Library Reference Desk, 715.346.2836, [email protected]
- Grants.gov
  Centralized location to find and apply for federal funding opportunities, grants.gov, 800.518.4726, [email protected]
- The Nonprofit Times, “Finding Grants Through Online Databases”
  August 2007 article contains descriptions and links to multiple fee-based databases. Read »

Public Libraries in south Wood County area

- Nekoosa: Charles and Joann Lester Library
- Pittsville: Pittsville Community Library
- Rome: Lester Public Library of Rome
- Vesper: Lester Public Library of Vesper
- Wisconsin Rapids: McMillan Memorial Library
- Directory of public libraries in Wisconsin: Click »

Nonprofit Advocacy

- Independent Sector’s Advocacy Resources
  Including Advocacy Rules for Nonprofits

Collaboration

- Forward Community Investments – A nonprofit lender and technical assistance provider for Wisconsin nonprofits, to help educate, inform, and invigorate executive directors, staff, and board members about topics designed to strengthen capacity-building at local organizations.

Finance for Nonprofits

- IRS Information for Charities
  Locate filing requirements, exemption requirements, tax information and more on this informative portion of the IRS website.
- Stay Exempt: Tax Basics for 501(c)(3)s
  Learn the basics of tax-exempt status.
- Form 990
  Complete, electronic filing your Form 990, Form 990-EZ and Form 8868 online.
- Charity Navigator
  This organization is an independent charity evaluator that works to advance a more efficient and responsive philanthropic marketplace by evaluating the financial health of America’s largest charities.

Governance

- BoardSource
  BoardSource is dedicated to building strong nonprofit boards and organizations. A broad array of FAQ’s, articles and publications on nonprofit boards can be viewed or ordered on this site.
- Network for Good
  Featuring tools and resources for nonprofits, including board governance.

Information Technology

- Tech Soup
  Technology resource aimed at nonprofit organizations featuring NPO discounts, discussions, articles and recommendations.
- Nonprofit Technology Network
  A membership network of nonprofit organizations, featuring a blog, an annual conference, and great information about IT and nonprofits.

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