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  • Alliance for Justice
    Alliance for Justice is a national association of over 100 organizations, representing a broad array of groups committed to progressive values and the creation of an equitable, just, and free society. AFJ works to ensure that the federal judiciary advances core constitutional values, preserves human rights and unfettered access to the courts, and adheres to the even-handed administration of justice for all Americans.

  • Comm-Org: The On-line Conference on Community Organizing
    COMM-ORG attempts to bring together theory and practice, and academics and organizers, to advance the craft of community organizing. Toward that goal we have a papers collection, a syllabi collection, and links to resources supporting community organizing.

  • DIOSA Communications
    DIOSA webinars are packed with practical, how-to information and do take the full 90 minutes. There are 5-minute breaks half way into the presentation and Q&A is done via chat at the end of each webinar.

  • Financial Management Resources
    Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
    Information on how to ensure finances are being delegated efficiently and in line with regulation to build public trust and meet organizations goals.

  • Financial Policies & Procedures
    Nonprofit Resource Center
    Samples and templates for finanical policies and procedures.

  • Free Communications Tips
    Communications resources written for mainstream nonprofits that are translated into practical, hands on tools for people working in communities of struggle.Tools to help grassroots people of color, immigrants & refugees, queer activists and other communities.

  •  Free Management Library
    Provides easy-to-access, clutter-free, comprehensive resources regarding the leadership and management of organizations. Topics in the library include the most important practices to start, develop, operate, evaluate and resolve problems in for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Each topic has additionally recommended books and related Library topics.

  • Funding Exchange
    A national membership organization of publicly supported, regionally based community foundations dedicated to building a permanent institutional and financial base to support progressive social change through fundraising for local, national, and international grantmaking programs.

  • Future Fundraising Now
    This blog covers topics ranging from donor demographics to creative tips for fundraising professionals.

  • Just  Philanthropy
    This blog emphasizes “moving philanthropy closer to issues of justice and equity.” At the same time it opens the lens  wider to explore issues relating to effectiveness in the philanthropic sector more broadly.  

  • Management Assistance Program for Nonprofits
    A management service organization providing services and consulting to nonprofits.

  • Meeting Spaces
    A comprehensive listing of meeting places available for nonprofits to hold events in the greater Twin Cities area.

  • Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
    Through its website, resource publications, workshops and events, cost-saving programs and advocacy, MCN continually works to inform, promote, connect and strengthen individual nonprofits and the nonprofit sector.

  • Minnesota Council on Foundations
    A community of grantmakers that offers resources for both grantmakers and grantseekers, trends and analysis of giving nationally and locally, and opportunities to network in the philanthropic community at large.

  • Minnesota Secretary of State

  • National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
    For more than 35 years, the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy has served as the country’s independent watchdog of foundations.   It played a critical role in the development of alternative workplace giving funds, such as Community Shares, Earth Shares and Community Coalition Funds.

  • Neighborhood Funders Group
    A membership association of grantmaking institutions.  The mission of NFG is to strengthen the capacity of organized philanthropy to understand and support community-based efforts to organize and improve the economic and social fabric of low-income urban neighborhoods and rural communities. 

  • Progressive Technology Project
    The Progressive Technology Project (PTP) was founded by grassroots organizers to support social change community-led organizing in low-income communities and communities of color. Its mission is to help community organizations achieve their goals more effectively and efficiently. Its programs help community organizers build their skills and understanding to integrate technology into the work of the organizations.

  • Reducing Operations Costs
    Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
    Strategies for reducing and controling operations costs.

  • Technology Place for Nonprofits
    Provides a range of technology services for nonprofits, including news and articles, discussion forums, and discounted and donated technology products.

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