Nonprofit Resources: California
Foundation Center
A great resource for the intricacies of California nonprofits including tips for starting a nonprofit, and access to legal resources, management/technical assistance providers, and funding information.
CalNonprofits
Statewide membership organization that brings nonprofits together to advocate for communities. Great resource for connecting with other nonprofits.
Nonprofit Resources: National
Taproot Foundation
An organization that makes business talent available to organizations working to improve society through professionals doing pro bono services. Learn more about, getting pro bono work done for you, doing pro bono work yourself, and supporting pro bono work.
The Center for Nonprofits
For tech in nonprofits. Also includes information on startup of nonprofit, etc.
The National Council of Nonprofits
produces and curates tools, resources, and samples for nonprofits. Exceptional resource for various factors such as, accountability, governance, and ethics of nonprofits.
Volunteerism
A national organization that can help those who are searching for volunteer opportunities outside of California.
idealist
Great site for learning the fundamentals of volunteerism with helpful guides such as What is volunteering? Why is volunteering important? Benefits of volunteering?
Energ!ze, Inc.
An international training, consulting and publishing firm specializing in volunteerism. Great resource for its library of sources and information on the intricacies of specific volunteer groups including, older volunteers, people with disabilities, and millenials, as well as various fields of volunteering.
Points of Light
An organization that helps mobilize people to take action to on the causes they have through innovative programs and campaigns. Resource for sparking the interest into a particular form of volunteerism.