Birmingham Public Library - Virtual Library - Subject Resources

Birmingham Public Library - Virtual Library - Subject Resources - Nonprofit Organizations

Recently Added Resources
Nonprofit Organizations

Search Subject Resources

Subject Resource Pages

Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
Business, Government & Law
- Elections and Voting
- Grants and Fundraising
- Job Searching, Resume Writing, and Career Development
- Legal Self Help
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Personal Finance
- Small Business Resource Guide
Community, News & Special Interest
Family, Relationships & Society
Health & Wellness
History, Geography & Genealogy
Home & Garden
Literacy, Education & Outreach
- Financial Aid for Students
- GED Test Preparation
Literature, Language & Philosophy
Science & Technology

General Database Links

Subjects last updated on Jul. 21, 2023.

Nonprofit Organizations

Guide Sections

Guide Information

Last Updated
Nov. 17, 2021

Comments

Summary

The Nonprofit Organizations subject resource guide provides information about starting and operating a nonprofit. Topics addressd in the guide include incorporation, government compliance and legal concerns, grantseeking and fundraising, and corporate governance. The guide is divided into three sections: library catalog subjects, library databases, and internet websites. The section on internet websites consists of two parts: Alabama resources and national resources.

More in-depth information about grantseeking can be found on the "Grants and Fundraising" subject resource guide.

Library Catalog Subjects

Fund raising.

Fund raising -- United States.

More like this...

Library Databases

Business Plans Handbook

Description

Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses. Presents sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries which serve as examples of how to approach, structure and compose business plans. -site

Availability

Requires a JCLC card and residence in Birmingham, AL.

Foundation Directory Online Professional

Description

Foundation Directory Online Professional provides subscribers with access to an unprecedented wealth of timely, comprehensive information on grantmakers and their grants. Included is a searchable database of the entire universe of over 92,000 foundations, corporate giving programs, and grantmaking public charities in the U.S.; a searchable database of nearly 3,700 sponsoring companies, offering a quick pathway to corporate funders; a searchable database of over 1.3 million recently awarded grants; and a keyword-searchable database of over 441,000 recently filed IRS Forms 990 and 990-PF.

Available only at the Central Branch of the Birmingham Public Library.

Availability

Birmingham Public Library (Central) - In Library Use Only.

More like this...

Internet Websites

Alabama Resources

Alabama Association of Nonprofits

The Alabama Association of Nonprofits (AAN) was founded in 1996 under its former name of the Nonprofit Resource Center of Alabama as a collaborative effort of Alabama Power Company, the United Way of Central Alabama and the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham. The mission of AAN is a simple one – to strengthen the capacity of Alabama's nonprofit sector through professional development, advocacy and management support, all resulting in better communities and a stronger Alabama.

Alabama Attorney General's Office - Charitable Organization Licensing and Registration

Alabama law requires that charitable organizations and institutions that solicit contributions in or from this state register with the Attorney General's Office.

More like this...

National Resources

Association of Fundraising Professionals

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents more than 30,000 members in over 230 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs. The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession.

BoardSource

BoardSource is the recognized leader in nonprofit board leadership and supports, trains, and educates nonprofit leaders from across the country and throughout the world. With almost three decades of experience, BoardSource provides leaders with an extensive range of tools, resources, and research data to increase board effectiveness and strengthen organizational impact. It also serves as the national voice for inspired and effective board leadership. BoardSource is a 501(c)(3) organization.
BoardSource’s core offering is a year-round Board Support Program that provides assessment-driven board development and supports organizations through an affordable and scalable membership model. BoardSource offers additional membership programs, a wide range of diagnostic tools, educational programs, board support, and consulting services to strengthen board performance.

More like this...