Resources for Nonprofits

The Community Foundation for Rockbridge, Bath and Alleghany is pleased to provide nonprofit organizations with access to numerous online resources that may help them in their growth and management as they work to strengthen our community. These links are intended only as a courtesy. We cannot vouch for the content or accuracy of the individual sites.

Update Nonprofit Information

GuideStar – Every day, nearly 22,000 people utilize GuideStar to learn more about nonprofits. Many are donors and grant-makers seeking information on organizations to support. Reach out to them by updating your organization’s nonprofit report.

2-1-1 Virginia – 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember phone number connecting people with free information on available community services. When you dial 2-1-1, a trained professional listens to your situation and suggests sources of help using one of the largest databases of health and human services in Virginia. Government, nonprofits, community-based agencies, and businesses that provide health and human services to the citizens of Virginia are encouraged to list its services.

Starting a Nonprofit

The Law Firm for Nonprofits – This group is passionate about supporting, advocating for and partnering with nonprofits and the people behind them. For more than three decades, those looking for assistance with nonprofit law throughout the United States and around the world have relied on the attorneys of The Law Firm for Nonprofits for superior legal and business guidance.

IRS – Tax information on charities and other nonprofits.

Creating an Effective Board

BoardSource – Provides information about building effective nonprofit boards.

Strategic Planning and Management

Alliance for Nonprofit Management – This professional organization is devoted to improving the management and governance of nonprofits.

Free Management Library – Provides a variety of links to help nonprofits with strategic planning and management.

Nonprofit Finance Fund – Provides capital and advice to help nonprofits strengthen its mission, improve its capacity to deliver services and strengthen its communities.

Technology Improvement

Charity Advantage – Helps nonprofits with website development, computer donations and computer purchase-assistance programs.

Communications and Marketing

Smart Chart – The Smart Chart is a free tool designed to help mission-driven organizations create an actionable and effective communications plan. This is your blueprint for strategic communications success.

The Communications Network – Helps foundations and nonprofits communicate more effectively by providing web-based seminars, links to publications and The Jargon Finder, an online tool that helps nonprofits avoid using abstract, meaningless words.