Resources for Nonprofits
State of the Nonprofit Sector
MN Nonprofit Economy Reports by MCN
Building Community, Embracing Difference: Immigrants, Refugees, and Local Government Outreach in Rural Minnesota by Center for Rural Policy and Development
Health of the US Nonprofit Sector by Independent Sector
Nonprofit Leadership Impact Survey 2021 by Nonprofit Pro and Hustle
40 Nonprofit Trends for 2021 by Nonprofit Pro
Nonprofit Governance
Draft Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws from Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN)
Can nonprofits pay board members? from MN Community Association Law
Nonprofit Bylaws Checklist from Blue Avacado
Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence: Board Governance from MCN
Top Ten Policies for Nonprofit Organizations from MMWR
Good Governance Policies for Nonprofits from National Council of Nonprofits
What to Look for When Selecting Your Nonprofit Board of Directors from Capterra
Nonprofit Finances
Balance Sheet Cheat Sheet by Propel Nonprofits
Budgeting: A 10-Step Checklist by Propel Nonprofits
Example of Financial Policies and Internal Controls
Internal Controls for Nonprofits from National Council of Nonprofits
Financial Transparency from National Council of Nonprofits
National Council of Nonprofits Tools and Resources for Financial Management
Scenario Budget Planning Template by Propel Nonprofits
Financial Management and Policies- multiple resources from National Council of Nonprofits
Nonprofit Grantwriting
Nonprofit Grants: A Guide to the Basics by TechSoup
MN Grants Directory by MCN
Grantwriting 101: Resources for Grant Writers by Guidestar
Nonprofit Grantwriting: How to Secure Grants for Your Cause by GrantsPlus
Essential Grantwriting Tips for Your Nonprofit
Foundations and Grantwriting Resources from MCN
GrantAdvisor- learn what other nonprofits are saying about fundors
Social Media for Nonprofits
Social Media for Nonprofits from TechSoup
Nonprofit Social Media Startup Kit from TechSoup
Top 10 Nonprofit Instagram Accounts and What to Learn from Them from TechSoup
Raise Money and Awareness for Your Cause from Facebook
Instagram Donation Stickers- What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know
How to Broadcast a Facebook Live Event from TechSoup
How Nonprofits Can use Instagram from TechSoup
Social Media Marketing for Nonprofits: How to Make an Impact with Little Budget by Sendible
Social Media Guide from Nonprofit Hub
Fundraising Basics for Nonprofits
Fundraising by National Council of Nonprofits
5 Top Fundraising Legal Tips by NEO Law Group
Tax Tips to Share with Donors from the IRS
Gift Acknowledgements from National Council of Nonprofits
Gift Acceptance Policies from National Council of Nonprofits
Introduction to Fundraising Planning from Candid (free video)
Fundraising resources from BoardSource
Super Simple Fundraising Plan from Network for Good
Starting a Nonprofit
Starting a Nonprofit Guide by MCN
Alternatives to Starting a Nonprofit by MCN
How to Start a Nonprofit by National Council of Nonprofits
Eight Great Alternatives to Starting a Nonprofit
Ten Questions You Must Consider Before You Start a Nonprofit
Fiscal Sponsorship for Nonprofits
Shared Services
A practical guide to implementing shared services by Deloitte.
Won’t You Be My Neighbor? How shared services can maximize your nonprofit’s impact.
Shared Services in Early Care and Education
Shared Services: Lessons from the Public and Private Sector
HR for Nonprofits
Evaluation for Nonprofits
Cybersecurity for Nonprofits
Cybersecurity for Nonprofits (National Council of Nonprofits)
Cybersecurity for Nonprofits: A Guide (NTEN)
Think. Connect. Toolkit (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency)
Security Trends and Emerging Threats (TechImpact webinar recording)
Cybersecurity Offers for Your Nonprofit (TechSoup)