Resources

Learn about community foundations and private/family foundations from these organizations:

• Council on Foundations
• The Foundation Center
• List of Community Foundations in California
• Report on Foundation Giving in California

Research your nonprofit and others on these sites:

• Chronicle of Philanthropy
• Guidestar
• Internal Revenue Service (search Pub. 78, which lists all registered charities)
• List of Napa County Nonprofits
• BBB Wise Giving Alliance
• Charity Navigator

Learn best practices on these sites:

• California Association of Nonprofits
• CompassPoint
• Napa Valley Coalition of Nonprofit Agencies
• Preparing for a site visit
• 10 Tips for Effective Nonprofit Boards
• USF Institute for Nonprofit Management

Learn about identifying and researching donor prospects:

• Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement
• Sign up for email listservs to discuss pertinent topics on all aspects of nonprofit work