Resource Library

Donating an IRA or other retirement assets to charity can be a tax-smart estate planning strategy.

(February 6, 2020 webinar) Advocacy should be an important part of the work of every nonprofit. Share questions, tools, and approaches to advocate for your mission

(January 30, 2020 webinar) This webinar will explore what it means for a nonprofit to be an advocate and the differences between “advocacy,” “lobbying,” and “political activities.” We will explain what types of activities are and aren’t permissible for 501(c)(3) nonprofits and their staff, board members, and volunteers, particularly in an election year with many highly polarizing contests on ballots in March and November.

The NAO Equity & Inclusion Lens Guide is an interactive tool to help you learn about equity and inclusion and how to apply these insights to your work.

Creating an Effective Fundraising Plan offers guidance through crafting and understanding a fundraising plan for your organization.

(October 30, 2019 webinar) Dianne Chipps Bailey presents key findings of the U.S. Trust® Study of High Net Worth Philanthropy, including the diverse expressions of generosity by affluent donors. The findings offer practical insights into distinct donor groups including Millennials, women, LGBTQ and donors of color, and help define what motivates high net worth donors to give and stop giving, which organizations affluent donors currently support, and how nonprofits can attract and retain high impact donors to advance their missions.

Tips, guides, and case studies to aid organizations in effective succession planning and executive transitions.

Successful Nonprofits podcast episodes feature a conversation with one nonprofit expert; the series covers on a wide range of topics.

Nonprofit Leadership Podcast tells the stories of experienced nonprofit professionals and what made them successful, effective leaders.

The SSIR's podcast series called "Inside Social Innovation" is compiled from "talks and lectures by leaders of social change."

This resource defines Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity, reviews the importance of having an EDI policy in place, and includes a sample template.

The Center's analysis of the impact of 2019 DOL overtime rule on nonprofits, including compliance options.

A model policy and guide that clarifies the law and provides sample policies to help your company welcome and include transgender, gender non-conforming, and transitioning employees.

Alongside the challenges of rising needs and insufficient resources for homeless shelters, it can be hard for shelters to figure out how to make their shelters safe for transgender people. This guide provides minor but important policy changes that can make shelters safer for all people.

Resources for understanding the EEOC's guidance on federal protections against workplace retaliation and other laws protecting whistleblowers.