USEFUL LINKS

A list of useful links for foundation and non-profit organizations:

• Board Source - Resource for information, tools, training, and leadership development for board members of nonprofit organizations.
• The Center on Philanthropy - From Indiana University, increases understanding of philanthropy and improves its practices.
• Charity Channel - Provides a discussion arena for non-profit organizations.
• Civic Strategies - Information on becoming a better civic leader. Quick overview of what other cities and metro areas are doing. How to manage change in your community, organization or company.
• The Community Foundation of Sarasota County - Public charity that helps plan your donations and establish a named fund. Awards grants and scholarships in the Sarasota County area.
• Council on Foundations - Promotes knowledge, growth, and action in philanthropy.
• Donovan Management - Information on fund raising with related links.
• The Foundation Center - Online Foundation Directory; cost involved.
• Give Voice - Communicate with elected officials about issues concerning the non-profit sector. Links to the latest public policy updates effect the non-profit sector.
• Guide Star - Database of more than 700,000 U.S. non-profit organizations.
• The Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice - Provides grants to eligible non-profit organizations.
• TheLookUp941.org - This is a website focusing on providing youth and their parents information about positive activities for school-aged youth in Sarasota County.
• Network For Good - A nonprofit organization dedicated to using the Web   to help people get more involved in their communities.
• Non-profit Resource Center - Training resource for all levels of non-profit agencies.
• The Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership Center - From Rollins College, community resource for  advancing philanthropy and supporting the non-profit sector.
• Sarasota County Openly Plans for Excellence - A volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Sarasota County, Florida.
• Techsoup - Locates technology service-providers for nonprofits.