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HSC’s Resources Section is dynamic and always focused on our members' need. We selectively collect and annotate links to web sites and other sources useful to the Prince George’s nonprofit sector.

This section is ever-changing and growing. We are building an electronic library and resource center for you …and with you. Please share your comments, ideas and suggestions.  Email HSC.





Advocacy & Public Policy

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Official County site offers comprehensive overview of various levels of government, elected officials, municipalities and methods of staying in touch and engaged

http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/Government/index.asp

NONPROFIT ADVOCACY AT INDEPENDENT SECTOR

Learn the rules and responsibilities governing your nonprofit’s impact on legislative change where you live and work

http://www.independentsector.org/advocacy_basics

THINK TWICE BEFORE YOU SLICE
A campaign focused on making the most compelling case to elected leaders about both the value and need for nonprofit resources

http://thinktwicecampaign.org/




Board Development

BOARD SOURCE
Increase the effectiveness of your Board of Directors using some of the best tools and practices in the industry
www.boardsource.org/

CENTER FOR CIVIC PARTNERSHIPS
Mix and match from a wide variety of books and other resources to help your leadership learn and grow at their own individual pace
http://www.civicpartnerships.org/docs/tools_resources/nonprofit_board_dev.htm

PRINCIPLES WORKBOOK
Steering Your Board Toward Good Governance and Ethical Practice
http://www.independentsector.org/principles_workbook_summary




Capacity Building

CHRONICLE OF PHILANTHROPY
Connect your nonprofit world to news, jobs and ideas
http://philanthropy.com/section/Home/172

VOLUNTEER MARYLAND

Empower Marylanders to take action by supporting your mission and programs
http://volunteermaryland.org/

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NONPROFITS
Select the best evaluation tools and resources to ensure you capacity building efforts are achieving your desired results.
http://www.councilofnonprofits.org/capacity-building/evaluating-capacity-building-efforts




Funding

FOUNDATION CENTER COOPERATIVE COLLECTION
Find comprehensive resources and online databases of private and public grants for nonprofits and individuals at the Hyattsville Library Branch
http://www.pgcmls.info/Hyattsville


FISCAL SPONSORSHIP AT GRANTSPACE
Understand the ins and outs of having your project, program or organization “sponsored” for the purpose of effective fundraising or administration
http://grantspace.org/Tools/Knowledge-Base/Funding-Research/Definitions-and-Clarification/Fiscal-sponsorship


GENERATING INCOME FROM CUSTOMERS AND CLIENTS
By Joan Flanagan. Explore what could be one of the easiest ways to stabilize or expand your nonprofit revenue stream.
Link to PDF file

 

Web and E-Communications

GOOGLE TRANSLATE
Free online language conversion for web
http://translate.google.com/#


GRASSROOTS.ORG TOOLBOX
Free web resources for charities
http://www.grassroots.org/services


MARKETING ZEN GROUP
Case studies of online successes
http://www.marketingzen.com/case-studies/

NETWORK FOR GOOD
Free training series on nonprofit marketing and online fundraising
http://www.fundraising123.org/training

SMASHING MAGAZINE
Nonprofit website examples, best practices
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/05/14/non-profit-website-design-examples-and-best-practices/




Human Services Coalition of Prince George's County
8181 Professional Place, Suite 210 | Landover, MD 20785
301-429-0414 
|  fax 301-429-0415

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