Informative web sites about our region include:

The Greater Washington Board of Trade

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments

The Alliance for Nonprofit Management is a professional association of individuals and organizations devoted to improving the management and governance capacity of nonprofits to assist them in fulfilling their mission.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals is a professional association of individuals responsible for generating philanthropic support for a wide variety of nonprofit and charitable organizations. Founded in 1960, AFP (formerly the National Society of Fund Raising Executives) advances philanthropy through its more than 26,000 members in 172 chapters throughout the world.

Board Cafe is an online publication and resource that can be useful to nonprofit board members.

Board Source is a good resource for practical information, tools and best practices, training, and leadership development for board members of nonprofit organizations worldwide.

Bridgestar, an initiative of the Bridgespan Group, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing leadership for the nonprofit sector. Their goal is to connect and support leaders – established and aspiring – for greater effectiveness and social impact.

The Center for Nonprofit Advancement's mission is to strengthen, promote and represent nonprofit organizations in metropolitan Washington in order to help them better meet the diverse needs of their communities.

For the last three decades, Community Foundation for the National Capital Region has dedicated itself to facilitating individual, family and organizational philanthropy by helping others invest time, money, and commitment into making the Greater Washington region a better place to live.

The DC Fiscal Policy Institute conducts research and public education on budget and tax issues in the District of Columbia, with a particular emphasis on issues that affect low- and moderate-income residents.

D.C. Hunger Solutions (DCHS) works to end hunger and improve nutrition, health, school achievement, and well-being in the nation's capital by improving anti-hunger policy and increasing the availability and use of federal nutrition programs.  DCHS advocates to overcome the barriers preventing low-income individuals and families from obtaining affordable, healthy food.

Fair Chance identifies and partners with promising community-based youth and family organizations in communities of need in Washington, D.C.  It works to build sound organizational infrastructure, increase internal capacity, and position their partners for long-term self-sustainability, so that they are able to provide more robust and effective programming.

The Foundation Center's mission is to strengthen the nonprofit sector by advancing knowledge about philanthropy. Its DC library/learning center at 1627 K Street NW offers free access to databases or grantmakers and grants, books and articles on philanthropy and nonprofit management, classes on grantseeking and related topics, and a variety of educational programs for the nonprofit community.  A schedule of grantseeker training courses is online and includes fundamentals of fundraising, proven techniques for crafting winning proposals, and strategies for building organizational capacity.

Grantmakers for Effective Organizations is dedicated to promoting learning and encouraging dialogue among funders committed to building strong and effective nonprofit organizations. GEO’s mission is to maximize philanthropy's impact by advancing the effectiveness of grantmakers and their grantees.

Greater DC Cares is Greater Washington's leading coordinator of volunteerism and corporate philanthropy, harnessing the energy, skills, goods and talent of the region for nearly 15 years.  They actively engage the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia in unique and rewarding giving experiences that strengthen community organizations and enrich Greater Washington.

GuideStar is a searchable database of nonprofit organizations in the United States. All organizations are invited to provide supplemental data to their listings, including information on mission, program services, finances, accomplishments, goals, and leadership.

Independent Sector is a leadership forum for charities, foundations, and corporate giving programs committed to advancing the common good in America and around the world.

Information Nonprofit Center is a good starting point for all things nonprofit.

La Piana Associates, Inc. is a management consulting firm focused on helping nonprofit organizations and philanthropic foundations effectively address the strategic issues they face. They are dedicated to improving the capacity of the nonprofit sector, and specifically to helping nonprofits become stronger, more effective, and sustainable for the long-term.

Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations offers a full range of services designed to help all nonprofits more effectively serve the community.

The Meyer Foundation strengthens people and their communities by investing in Greater Washington's visionary nonprofits. The Meyer Foundation also has a Resources page that has links for funding opportunities, nonprofits, learning opportunities, and more.

National Council on Nonprofit Associations is dedicated to building stronger nonprofit boards of directors. Their web site has a wealth of information and resources.

The vision of Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) is a strong, well-capitalized and durable nonprofit sector that uses capital effectively to support the highest aspirations and most generous impulses of people and communities. NFF is a leader in achieving this vision, investing to build effective, innovative organizations that contribute to social and economic justice, artistic expression, education, and the healing of body and spirit.

The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund of the Aspen Institute awards research grants and organizes convenings to expand knowledge of the nonprofit sector and philanthropy, improve nonprofit practices, and inform public policy related to nonprofits.

NPower of Greater DC offers technology consulting, training and support services designed and priced specifically for the nonprofit sector.

Smith Consulting focuses on providing compensation expertise and advice on a cost-effective basis to the not-for-profit community.  Pete Smith has over thirty years of experience in providing executive compensation consulting to all sectors of the economy, from major corporations and leading universities to small nonprofits.

The SPIN Project strengthens nonprofit social justice organizations, small and large, to communicate effectively for themselves. The SPIN Project provides accessible and affordable strategic communications consulting, training, coaching, networking opportunities and concrete tools.

Washington Grantmakers is a powerful network of funders, partnering with nonprofits and governments, that is committed to improving the region by touching lives and changing communities one grant at a time.