Resources

Nonprofit collaboration research
Self-assessment options for nonprofits
New Hampshired-based organizations providing resources to nonprofits
Online resources

Nonprofit collaboration research
Collaboration helps nonprofits maximize their resources in order to maximize their impact. Organizations are better able to achieve their mission through more effective administration, reducing expenses, improving the quality and reach of their programs and attracting funding.

In 2009, the Foundation worked with consultant Andrea Bufka to develop a research report about nonprofit collaboration. The report examined a range of collaboration case studies and examples that are particularly relevant for New Hampshire nonprofits. Read the report and related materials >>

Additional resources related to nonprofit collaboration:

The Strategic Solutions Project of La Piana Associates: Covers different types of collaboration projects, such as shared back office functions, shared office space, joint ventures, or mergers.
The Lodestar Foundation’s Collaboration Prize: Site has information about the 644 nominations in 2008 as well as a great resources page.
Multi-tenant nonprofit centers

The New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits is offering three self-assessment opportunities for New Hampshire nonprofits:

The Corporate Fund Board Self-assessment Questionnaire – This is an assessment for board activity only. The questionnaire asks board members to rate their activities across 12 different categories. It can be taken online and a report is quickly produced. Cost is free to N.H., M.E. and Vt. nonprofits; for out-of-state nonprofits, there is a small fee. Learn more >>
Core Capacity Assessment Tool – Developed by TCC Consulting Group and used by nonprofits nationwide, this online tool assesses the entire organization, not just the board. It will produce an automatic report benchmarking the nonprofit’s status against similar organizations nationally. In addition, a consultant can be available to help the organization interpret the data. Cost is $200 (discounted from the TCC rate of $300). There may be some scholarship opportunities, particularly for those organizations which are grantees of the Endowment for Health. To learn more, contact Krista Katz at kkatz@nhnonprofits.org.
The Nonprofit Sounding Board – Provides nonprofit board and staff leadership teams with a three-hour consultation to help them examine competing priorities, critical junctures and challenging issues with a neutral panel of experts. The sessions will be conducted by a team consisting of a Center staff member with board and leadership expertise and a nonprofit business consultant. Cost: $100 - $600 sliding scale. To learn more, contact Krista Katz at kkatz@nhnonprofits.org. This opportunity is supported by a grant from The Corporate Fund.

Another option is the Executive Service Corp. This New Hampshire branch of the national organization uses volunteers with business skills to work with nonprofits. Because of their reduced rates due to using volunteer consultants, they are able to work with nonprofits over a sustained period of time. Currently they are offering a free sustainability assessment. Learn more at www.nonprofit-consultants.org.

New Hampshire-based organizations

The New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits
Strengthening New Hampshire’s nonprofit sector with training, advocacy, resource connections, and group insurance, including a list of funders in New Hampshire and Maine.

The Corporate Fund
New Hampshire’s most generous corporations providing local and national resources for effective nonprofit management.

Council on Fundraising (CONFR)
Best practices in fundraising to help nonprofit staff, board members and volunteers build successful organizations.

Foundation Center Resource Collections
Database of thousands of foundations nationwide or at the following New Hampshire libraries:

Concord Public Library
(603) 225-8670
Antioch New England Graduate School
(603) 357-3122
Lamson Library, Plymouth State College
(603) 535-5000

N.H. Attorney General's Office – Division of Charitable Trust
Information on registering as a nonprofit organization in New Hampshire, including the Guidebook for Directors of N.H. Charitable Trusts and Non-Profit Organizations

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Online resources

Board Café
The electronic newsletter exclusively for members of nonprofit boards of directors.

Guidestar
Post information about your organization available to a national audience of funders. Registration is free.

Board Source
Comprehensive resource on organizational governance.

Capaciteria
A free service designed to help nonprofits find the best resources to build their institutional capacity.

The Independent Sector
Serves as a national meeting ground for the leaders of America's charitable and philanthropic sectors.

Internal Revenue Service
Tax information for charities and nonprofits.

Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership

Publishes articles and news about best practices in nonprofit management.

Michigan State University Nonprofit Virtual Library
Lists nonprofit directories and other web sites (over 100 in all) providing advice or information about running nonprofits.

Nonprofit Advocacy Project of the Alliance for Justice
Strengthening the voice of the nonprofit sector in important public policy debates.

USDA - Rural Development
Rural Development is part of the Department of Agriculture and makes low-interest loans and grants to municipalities and nonprofits for capital projects.

TechSoup
Technology news, resources for nonprofits, and offers discount technology for nonprofits through DiscountTech.

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