Free Resources

Here are some resources to help you connect to funders, see samples of our work and work smarter instead of harder.

Need ideas on how to find funding for consulting and training?

• Check out our advice on how to fund your work with us.
• Search the Philanthropic Capacity-Building Resources Database for potential funders in your area.
• Learn about finding the right grant funders for your programs.
• Call us at 707-823-2927 for a free half-hour telephone consultation on how The Non-Profit Assistance Group can help your organization.

Helpful Quick Lists, Worksheets, and Articles

These articles (in Adobe PDF format) were written by The Non-Profit Assistance Group. Feel free to print these and copy them for use by your non-profit organization, but please credit us by leaving our contact information on the page.

• 13 Most Neglected Fundraising Strategies.
• Grantwriting Resources.
• Are You Ready For a Capital Campaign?
• 12 Ways to Fail at Strategic Planning.
• Board Member Job Description.
• 12 Steps to a Successful Retreat.
• Sampling of Northern California Meeting and Retreat Sites.
• Thinking of Starting a Non-Profit?

Upcoming Workshops and Courses

The Non-Profit Assistance  Group offers a broad range of workshops. These are offered at your site, but many are offered with open enrollment in conjunction with other non-profit organizations. Watch these Web sites for news of courses and workshops taught by Diane Brown, Linda Rosen, Carol Jorgeson or Ginny Helm of The Non-Profit Assistance Group:

• Volunteer Center of Sonoma County.
• Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership Center of Marin.
• Catalyst Nonprofit Management Support Center.
• University of San Francisco Masters in Nonprofit Administration .
• Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County Management Assistance Program.
• Community Foundation for Monterey County Management Assistance Program.
• Sonoma State University Masters in Public Administration and NonProfit Management.

Useful Web Sites

• Download or order a free copy of the short fundraising primer “Discover Total Resources."
• Marketing assistance for your organization. Free consultation to discuss your marketing needs.
• Grassroots Fundraising Journal. Great articles and advice on fundraising for small community-based organizations.
• Get Ready, Get Set: Guide to Launching a NonProfit Organization.

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