Resources

Workshops

Greater Cincinnati 2008 Capacity Building Workshops

The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati, in cooperation with SC Ministry Foundation, offers capacity building workshops on varying topics designed to help nonprofits build the skills and resources necessary to become self-sufficient. All classes are held at The Health Foundation's office on Edwards Rd. in the Rookwood Pavilion. For a complete listing and registration information, click this link:http://www.healthfoundation.org/events/bytopic.html

Online Resources

The Foundation Center maintains a comprehensive database on foundations and corporate giving programs. A key resource to help grantseekers identify appropriate funders and develop targeted proposals.

GuideStar, produced by Philanthropic Research, Inc., provides information-including tax returns about the operations and finances of private foundations and nonprofit organizations.

Independent Sector is a national association of foundations, corporations and nonprofit organizations that focuses on tracking and promoting volunteering and charitable giving in the United States. The association's website provides information about trends in the nonprofit sector and updates on public policy issues that impact individual donors, foundations and nonprofit organizations.

Internal Revenue Service
The IRS has published two new brochures to help charities understand the tax laws conferring tax-exempt status. One brochure (Publication 4220) is designed to help prospective charities apply for tax exemption. The other (Publication 4221) is a compliance guide that explains the record-keeping, return filing and disclosure rules for those organizations. They are available by clicking on the link above or calling 800-829-3676.

Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations
Provides leadership, education and advocacy to enhance the ability of Ohio's nonprofit organizations to serve their communities.

TechSoup Stock
The nonprofit source for technology donations like office applications, networking equipment, fundraising software, accounting software and other donated computer applications.