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Utica Public Library - Foundation Center Cooperating Collection, Utica NY
Internet Resources for Nonprofits
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Montana State Library Foundation Center Cooperating Collection - The State Library is one of five Montana Cooperating Collections of the national Foundation Center. The purpose of the collection is to help Montana non-profit organizations and grant seekers succeed. Extensive resources for writing grants and identifying funding opportunities from private and non-profit organizations are available in a variety of formats, including print, CD-ROM, and Internet. Best Bet.
http://msl.state.mt.us/lisd/foundation-center.htm
Writing a Successful Grant Proposal - Prepared for Grantseeking in Minnesota, this guide provides good help for everyone following standard RFP sections or just requesting funding from any source. An easy to follow outline.
http://www.mcf.org/mcf/grant/writing.htm
Grantseeking Basics
http://www.mcf.org/mcf/grant/basics.htmGiving Forum Newsletter - Subscription Form
http://www.mcf.org/mcf/forum/subscrib.htmPast Articles from "Giving Forum" - Topical articles on Community Foundations, Corporate Grantmaking, Family Foundations, Grantmaking Basics, Profiles and Trends, and Technology.
http://www.mcf.org/mcf/forum/articles.htm#Grantmaking%20Basics
The American Presidency, A Glorious Burdon – With the opening of "The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden," the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History brings together for the first time objects that represent the lives and times of the country’s 42 presidents. The Web Site will feature a navigation system linking objects from the exhibition and presidents to historic eras.The site includes a teacher’s manual produced in partnership with The History Channel with activities for grades 4-12.
http://americanhistory.si.edu/presidency/home.html
Core Documents of US Democracy - To provide American citizens direct online access to the basic Federal Government documents that define our democratic society, a core group of current and historical Government publications is being made available for free, permanent, public access via GPO Access. These titles contain information which is vital to the democratic process and critical to an informed electorate. They support the public's right to know about the essential activities of their Government. Immediate, online access to authenticated versions of these Core Documents of Democracy increases in importance as Americans grow ever more dependent on remote electronic access to basic information resources -- both past and present.
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/coredocs.html
Disability Studies for Teachers - This website contains lesson plans and materials designed to help teachers integrate disability studies into social studies, history, literature, and related subjects in grades 6-12. The plans and materials also can be adapted for use in postsecondary education.For further information about the project, please contact the Center Human Policy, School of Education, Syracuse University at info@disabilitystudiesforteachers.org.
http://www.disabilitystudiesforteachers.org/
ERIC – Educational Resources Information Center - National information system funded by the US Department of Education to provide access to educational resources and research. ERIC will introduce a new Web site on September 1, 2004. The new centralized ERIC will provide users with a modernized system that is easy-to-use, comprehensive, and up-to-date, with many free-of-charge full-text resources.
http://www.eric.ed.gov/
GCF Global Learning- GCF Global Learning® is a free web-based computer and career training program for beginning computer users. Our goal is to provide free computer and career training to help people reach their employment potential. Our free online training program is funded by donations to our GCF Donation Center & Store®. The easy-to-use curriculum is a public resource that may be used by anyone. At GCF Global Learning®, we offer Self-Paced courses and Instructor-Supported classes. All classes are free and conducted online. Courses include Word, Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Internet and Computer Basics and more.
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/en/main/community.asp
GreatSchools.Net http://www.greatschools.net/
MIT Open Courseware - This is a free and open educational resource for faculty, students, and self-learners around the world. OCW supports MIT mission to advance knowledge and education, and serve the world in the 21st century. It is true to MIT's values of excellence, innovation, and leadership. MIT OCW: is a publication of MIT course materials and does not require any registration. This is not a degree-granting or certificate-granting activity and oes not provide access to MIT faculty
http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/index.htm
Our Documents – A list and reprint of 100 milestone documents, compiled by the National Archives and Records Administration, and drawn primarily from its nationwide holdings. The documents chronicle United States history from 1776 to 1965. Also a Teacher Guide and other materials as part of a national initiative on American History, Civics and Service.
http://www.ourdocuments.gov/
Partnership for 21st Century Skills - The Partnership for 21st Century Skills is a public-private organization formed to define and incorporate into learning the skills that are necessary for every student's success in the 21st Century. The Partnership for 21st Century Skills brings together educators, administrators, parents, businesses, and community leaders to determine how to define and assess these skills, as well as to make recommendations and provide tools for their implementation. The Partnership's work is supported by the U.S. Department of Education and it promotes the goals of the recently passed No Child Left Behind Act, including the more accurate and timely assessment of learning, greater accountability for students and teachers, support for the progress of all children, including special education children, and greater support for underserved populations. The Partnership will support the achievement of this particular goal by developing a specific technology literacy tool.
Praxis ACT Practice Tests - Resources and information about the test preparation process, particularlya the ACT Test.
Science of Music - What is music? Is birdsong music? How about the tap-tap-tap of a hammer, or the wail of a creaking door? Is playing a garbage can different than playing a drum? Explore the science of music with us, through these online exhibits, movies, and questions. Along the way, you can compose, mix, dance, drum, experiment, and above all…listen.
Science Netlinks - Science NetLinks is part of the MarcoPolo Education Foundation. MarcoPolo partners the AAAS, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Council of the Great City Schools, the National Council on Economic Education, the National Geographic Society, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The MarcoPolo partnership provides free, Internet-based content across academic disciplines. Science NetLinks' role is to provide a wealth of resources for K-12 science educators, including lesson plans and reviewed Internet resources. SNL is a dynamic site with new content being added on a regular basis, so check back often.
Shodor Educational Foundation - The Shodor Foundation is a non-profit research and education organization dedicated to the advancement of science and math education, specifically through the use of modeling and simulation technologies. They work to extend valuable educational resources and opportunities as far as possible. They place a special emphasis on enabling authentic science and mathematics explorations at all educational levels, developing numerical models and simulations integrated with the curriculum, professional development, and network access to support their use in learner-centered environments. The Shodor Foundation staff and associates are developing interactive tools and simulations that enable and encourage exploration and discovery through observation, conjecture, and modeling activities. These Modeling and Simulation Technology for Education Reform (MASTER) tools are part of on-going collaborations with the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) and other education organizations. Simulations and supporting materials developed by Foundation staff form the basis of international science collaborations presently demonstrating network technologies involving middle and high schools of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). A growing portfolio of MASTER tools are being fully integrated with new collaboration tools and on-line research facilities to create authentic scientific experiences. All tools, simulations, and supporting curriculum materials are designed in accordance with the National Science Education Standards and the National Math Education Standards.
Spellbee - In SpellBee, your goal is to gain as many points as you can in seven rounds of a spelling activity. You can gain points in two different ways. First, when asked to spell a word, you will gain points if you spell it correctly. Second, you will be asked to choose a word for the other player to spell. You will also be able to gain points for this. The number of points will be based on which word you choose, and whether the other player spells that word correctly or not.
Weatherscope : An Investigative Study of Weather and Climate- Weather Scope: An Investigative Study of Weather and Climate is recommended for upper elementary, middle school and high school students (ages 11-18). From all the schools in your country, your school alone has been selected by the world famous meteorological institution Weather First International to conduct an investigation and report on local and world weather and climate. To complete your assignment, you will have at your disposal detailed instructions that describe how to create weather instruments, how to access the Internet to locate real-time weather information from around the world, and this online educational project to guide you along. Specifically, students will: develop a basic understanding of how weather can be described in measurable quantities, such as temperature, wind and precipitation; use hands-on activities and real-time data investigations to study factors that affect weather and climate
Center for Community Leadership - The intent of the Centre is to provide a place where anyone involved with the voluntary sector can find resources and opportunities to connect with others who share similar questions, needs, issues and solutions. Mission is to contribute to stronger, healthier and more vibrant communities by serving as a one-stop resource centre for the voluntary sector. Includes links to topical resources and submissions by others. Best Bet.
Statement of Ethics - Presented by Independent Sector and drafted by a task force on nonprofit ethics and accountibility. Best Bet.
Other Accountibility Resources
Virtual Private Libary - A Subject Tracer? Information Blog developed and created by Marcus P. Zillman, M.S., A.M.H.A. for monitoring directory resources and sites on the Internet. It is designed to bring together the latest resources and sources on an ongoing basis for all forms of Internet directories. The goal of this site is to be the Internet's Directory of Directories! The Virtual Private Library? creates private libraries powered by Subject Tracer Bots? on various subjects and developed exclusively by Bot Pioneer and Guru Marcus P. Zillman, M.S., A.M.H.A.. The Virtual Private Library? is also available for custom subjects created for personal, professional and corporate utilization through the Internet or virtual private networks.Best Bet.
Medline Plus - Health information presented by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Sections on Health Topics, Drug Information, Medical Encyclopedia, Dictionary, News and More. Best Bet.
World eBook Library This is the free, public access portion. Use our Public Access eBook Search to find the HTML ebook you are looking for. Over 27,000 HTML eBooks to choose from. World eBook Library Consortia, promoting global literacy by multiplying intellectual properties though Internet library lending and increasing access to digital archives and repositories. The World eBook Library Consortia brings the world's finest digitized documents to World Wide Web.
CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY RESOURCES
Tolerance.Org - Tolerance.org is a principal online destination for people interested in dismantling bigotry and creating, in hate's stead, communities that value diversity.
If you want to know how to transform yourself, your home, your school, your workplace or your community, Tolerance.org is a place to start ? and continue ? the journey.
Through its online well of resources and ideas, its expanding collection of print materials, its burgeoning outreach efforts, and its downloadable public service announcements Tolerance.org promotes and supports anti-bias activism in every venue of American life.
A 2004 Webby Award Winner in Activism. Best Bet.
Medline Plus - Health information presented by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Sections on Health Topics, Drug Information, Medical Encyclopedia, Dictionary, News and More. Best Bet.
Technology Grant News – Grants Inde: A Grant Index represents one way for to easily see the ongoing grant opportunities accumulated by someone else for your sector. This web page includes free examples of RECENT GRANTS from recent issues of Technology Grant News, in the various categories such as the Corporate, Education, Government, NonProfit sectors (and more). This is a commercial site that sells a quarterly newsletter and further access to grant indexes.
http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/
http://www.testprepreview.com/act_practice.htm
http://www.exploratorium.edu/music/index.html
http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/
http://www.shodor.org/
http://spellbee.org/
http://k12science.org/curriculum/weatherproj2/en/
http://www.communityleadership.net/
http://www.independentsector.org/PDFs/code_ethics.pdf
Compendium of Standards, Codes, and Principles of Nonprofit and Philanthropic Organizations
http://www.independentsector.org/issues/accountability/standards.html
http://www.independentsector.org/issues/accountability.html
http://www.virtualprivatelibrary.com/
http://www.medlineplus.gov/
Interactive Health Tutorials - The tutorials listed below are interactive health education resources from the Patient Education Institute. Using animated graphics each tutorial explains a procedure or condition in easy-to-read language. You can also listen to the tutorial which include Diseases, Conditions, Tests and Diagnostic Procedures.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html
http://www.netlibrary.net/Public.htm
http://www.tolerance.org/
http://www.medlineplus.gov/
Interactive Health Tutorials - The tutorials listed below are interactive health education resources from the Patient Education Institute. Using animated graphics each tutorial explains a procedure or condition in easy-to-read language. You can also listen to the tutorial which include Diseases, Conditions, Tests and Diagnostic Procedures.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html
http://www.technologygrantnews.com/grant-money-index-type.html
Articles from Technology Grant News
http://www.technologygrantnews.com/funding-opportunity-articles.html
Hitdonate.Net - Website design guide for online fundraisers.
http://www.hitdonate.net/index.html
New York Charities - NYCharities.org is a free, online contributions portal dedicated to increasing charitable dollars flowing from donors to New York's charities. As a donor, you can volunteer, learn about charities, and give easily and safely knowing your privacy is respected and protected.
http://www.nycharities.org/
FedForms - FedForms.gov provides "one-stop-shopping" for the Federal forms most used by the public. Best Bet.
http://www.fedforms.gov/
FedStats - Gateway to statistics for 100 Federal agencies. Links and search statistics and also agencies. FedStats is the new window on the full range of official statistical information available to the public from the Federal Government. Use the Internet's powerful linking and searching capabilities to track economic and population trends, education, health care costs, aviation safety, foreign trade, energy use, farm production, and more. Access official statistics collected and published by more than 100 Federal agencies without having to know in advance which agency produces them.
http://www.fedstats.gov/
Supreme Court Research - Gail A. Partin is an Associate Law Librarian in the Sheely-Lee Law Library at Penn State?s Dickinson School of Law. Her primary responsibility is providing legal research instruction and reference services. As the library's Foreign, Comparative, and International Law Librarian, she is also responsible for the development and maintenance of the library's international law collection. Gail has conducted numerous educational seminars on legal research instruction and Internet legal research. She also maintains the Dickinson Legal Research Resources website for her library and publishes the International Criminal Law chapter of the ASIL Guide to Electronic Resources for International Law. She is an active member of AALL?s Foreign, Comparative and International Law SIS and the Research Instruction and Patron Services SIS.
http://www.llrx.com/features/supremectwebguide.htm
Partnership On Nonprofit Ventures - The Partnership on Nonprofit Ventures is a major initiative at the Yale School of Management focusing on social entrepreneurship in the nonprofit sector. The Partnership was created to respond to a growing interest in income generation among nonprofit organizations. The Partnership educates nonprofits about nonprofit enterprise, serves as a mechanism for capitalizing promising profit-making ventures with financial support, and provides intellectual capital to build the practice of social entrepreneurship in the nonprofit sector at-large.
http://www.ventures.yale.edu/
Nonprofit Ventures Resource Center - The Resource Center provides cutting edge research and business tools to nonprofit organizations interested in commercial ventures, and offers ways for nonprofits to share their own experiences with others in the field. The Resource Center gives members of The Partnership access to the latest research on nonprofit enterprise; how-to guides; publications and articles; case studies; profiles of business ventures; conferences, courses and workshops; an online discussion group; a calendar of events; and more. Access to the Resource Center is by membership only. Membership is free,
http://www.ventures.yale.edu/aboutresourcecenter.asp
Nonprofit Business Solutions - This is a 'seminar selling' web site, so it is commericial. However, the website provides instruction and practical hands-on exercises for nonprofits interested in exploring the possibilities of earned-income. The exercises are designed to help identify and assess a nonprofit's current assets, as well as the earned-income opportunities these assets may present.
http://www.nbsolutions.org/1pgs/about/about1.html
Yale School of Management - From the Goldman Sachs Foundation Partnership on Nonprofit Ventures. This site has descriptions and winning nonprofit business plans from its annual competition. The Partnership was created to respond to a growing interest in income generation among nonprofit organizations. Many of these organizations seek to supplement their philanthropic activity with business income, but need assistance to do so. With major funding from The Pew Charitable Trusts and The Goldman Sachs Foundation, The Partnership educates nonprofits about nonprofit enterprise, serves as a mechanism for capitalizing promising profit-making ventures with financial support, and provides intellectual capital to build the practice of social entrepreneurship in the nonprofit sector at-large. The site links to many resources for nonprofits seeking entrepreneural futures. Best Bet.
http://ventures.yale.edu/default.asp
Strategies for Sharing - The table on this page summarizes key points about major options for giving. This information will not be all-inclusive because each person has unique, specific interests and circumstances that must be considered. Look to more detailed information within each giving category in this section to give you a better understanding of each option you are exploring. They encourage you to discuss details with your legal and financial advisors. Presented by The Northwest Giving Project whose goal is to nurture the growth of philanthropic efforts of all kinds in their region. Their Web site is an expanding source of information on giving options.
http://www.nwgiving.org/htm/strat.htm
Textalyzer - Online text analysis tool, for straight test or web sites.
http://textalyser.net/
Virtual Private Libary - A Subject Tracer? Information Blog developed and created by Marcus P. Zillman, M.S., A.M.H.A. for monitoring directory resources and sites on the Internet. It is designed to bring together the latest resources and sources on an ongoing basis for all forms of Internet directories. The goal of this site is to be the Internet's Directory of Directories! The Virtual Private Library? creates private libraries powered by Subject Tracer Bots? on various subjects and developed exclusively by Bot Pioneer and Guru Marcus P. Zillman, M.S., A.M.H.A.. The Virtual Private Library? is also available for custom subjects created for personal, professional and corporate utilization through the Internet or virtual private networks.Best Bet.
http://www.virtualprivatelibrary.com/
World eBook Library This is the free, public access portion. Use our Public Access eBook Search to find the HTML ebook you are looking for. Over 27,000 HTML eBooks to choose from. World eBook Library Consortia, promoting global literacy by multiplying intellectual properties though Internet library lending and increasing access to digital archives and repositories. The World eBook Library Consortia brings the world's finest digitized documents to World Wide Web.
http://www.netlibrary.net/Public.htm
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
TechFinder - A project of TechSoup and N-Ten to help you find technology services. TechFinder contains 876 services. Click one of the categories to begin your search. Each category lists the number of available services in parentheses.
http://www.techsoup.org/techfinder/index.cfm
Technology Opportunity Program - Research, evaluation, and assessment are significant elements of the Technology Opportunities Program (TOP). Since TOP applications are rated in part on their evaluation plans, the resources on this site may help you create and conduct evaluations of information technology projects. In addition, the U.S. Department of Commerce TOP has developed Evaluation Guides that help users integrate evaluation into their projects. Best Bet.
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/top/research/Research-Eval-resources.html
Reports: Evaluations, Lessons Learned and Best Practices - In addition to supporting grant competitions, the Technology Opportunities Program seeks to be a catalyst for the development of advanced telecommunications and information services through the exchange of information. In this link, TOP provides information and links to resources for those seeking to learn more about the benefits of using network technologies, as well as those looking for support and blueprints to help in developing their projects. TOP's many publications, evaluation reports, and case studies offer lessons learned from the Program's past grants. These lessons are useful in planning the types of projects that the Program can support.
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/top/publicationmedia/topreports.htmResearch and Evaluation - The Technology Opportunities Program requires all grant recipients to conduct evaluations of their projects. Evaluations based on project goals and objectives are expected to aid in self-monitoring that allows course corrections, assessment of short-term impacts, and development of indicators of long-range impact. Taken collectively, evaluations should provide practitioners in different programmatic areas with guidance in the development of new projects. Further, individual project evaluations provide TOP with information for program planning and design.
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/otiahome/top/research/research.htmEvaluation Guide: Community Networking and Service Projects
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/top/research/CNS.pdfEvaluation Guide: Lifelong Learning and the Arts
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/top/research/LLA.pdfEvaluation Guide: Health Projects
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/top/research/HEALTH.pdfEvaluation Guide: Public Safety Projects
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/top/research/PUBLICSAFETY.pdf
Spyware Guide -
The Spyware Guide was created to provide an all inclusive and updated resource on spy ware applications, what they do and how they’re used. These resources include: which software applications can detect and defeat spyware, an extensive database of all known spy software and adware applications and contact information as well as other privacy related products. As the spy versus spy battle rages on we have decided to document this fascinating battlefield.
http://www.spywareguide.com/
Computers for Schools - The Computers for Schools Association is a national non-profit dedicated to providing a low cost alternative for achieving technology in the classroom. Computers for Schools is an association of computer refurbishers from across the country.
http://www.pcsforschools.org
Nonprofit Law Resource Library - Information sources provided by Hurwit & Associates law firm.
http://www.hurwitassociates.com/
Guide to Working with the Media - A handbook on local media relations, from the Corporation for National and Community Service.
http://www.nationalservice.org/resources/cross/media_guide.pdf
The Home Wheelchair Ramp Project - How to Build Wheelchair Ramps for Homes is a manual of design and construction for modular wheelchair ramps. This manual includes information about ramps and long-tread low-riser steps to improve safe home accessibility.
http://www.wheelchairramp.org/
Opening the Doors to Service - Response to questions concerning legal responsibilities, reasonable accommodations/program accessibility, disability funds, member compensation, and recruitment as they relate to including people with disabilities in national service.
http://www.nationalservice.org/resources/cross/opendoor.pdf
Disability Studies for Teachers - This website contains lesson plans and materials designed to help teachers integrate disability studies into social studies, history, literature, and related subjects in grades 6-12. The plans and materials also can be adapted for use in postsecondary education.For further information about the project, please contact the Center Human Policy, School of Education, Syracuse University at info@disabilitystudiesforteachers.org.
http://www.disabilitystudiesforteachers.org/
Statement of Ethics - Presented by Independent Sector and drafted by a task force on nonprofit ethics and accountibility. Best Bet.
http://www.independentsector.org/PDFs/code_ethics.pdf
Compendium of Standards, Codes, and Principles of Nonprofit and Philanthropic Organizations
http://www.independentsector.org/issues/accountability/standards.htmlOther Accountibility Resources
http://www.independentsector.org/issues/accountability.html
Center for Business Planning - Business plan software, samples and strategy. Topic areas include: Tools for Business Planning, Sample Business Plans, and Web Resources for Business Planning.
http://www.businessplans.org/
Management Information Exchange - Part of the Milano Center (described above). For community-based organizations (CBOs) to be effective and sustainable agents of change, their staffs and organizations require attention, support and development, just as the communities they serve do. This is a website dedicated to energizing leaders in community development and developing their management expertise. The Management Information Exchange (MiX) website offers CBOs a free, reliable and consistent source of management information and expertise. It addresses the nuts and bolts challenges of motivating people, managing change, communicating for results, working with boards of directors and developing high performance management systems. The MiX website collects useful articles, reports, sample documents, and research from nonprofits, government agencies, and corporate sources and makes them readily available at the click of a mouse. The information is drawn from the management practices of successful CBOs and from the private and nonprofit sectors. It is tailored to be directly relevant to the conditions under which community based organizations operate. Best Bet.
http://www.lcmmix.org/
CARA - Favorite development research links for the California Advancement Research Association. Includes resources pages, professional sites, APRA Chapter links and more. http://www.caresearchers.org/links.htm
Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement - APRA's collection of Web pages – links to Internet pages created by and for advancement researchers or their peers. This collection is a launch point for research work. APRA believes experts should guide the way, and the professionals who built these pages are experts in finding worthwhile Web sites. Each researcher's page consists of a unique set of links. Your visits to several of these mega-pages will give you access to the most current sites and tools researchers are using to identify and qualify prospective donors. Collection includes Web sites built and maintained by researchers or their peers, all employed by nonprofits.
Best Bet.
http://www.aprahome.org/researchlinks/index.html
NP Action - An online resource hosted by OMB Watch, and is an online resource that provides tools and information for nonprofit advocacy. It provides a constantly updated mix of information and tools, drawn from the expertise of organizations and seasoned advocates across a wide range of advocacy activities and policy disciplines, in order to encourage greater participation by nonprofits in the policy arena. Best Bet.
http://www.npaction.org/
Alliance for Justice - The Nonprofit Advocacy Project works to strengthen the voice of the nonprofit sector in important public policy debates by giving tax-exempt organizations a better understanding of the laws that govern their participation in the policy process.
http://www.allianceforjustice.org/nonprofit/index.html
The Praxis Project - The Praxis mission is to support and partner with communities to achieve health justice by providing resources and capacity for policy development, advocacy and leadership. Praxis uses innovative participatory approaches that bridge theory, research and action. Included are handouts and other resources that may be useful to organizers working to develop policies and coalitions at the state and local level.
http://www.thepraxisproject.org/tools.html
OUTCOME MEASUREMENT AND PROGRAM EVALUATION
How & Why Nonprofits Use Outcome Information - Findings from a symposium and published by The Urban Institute. This is a PDF document, so you need Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat to open and print. Also participating in were Aspen Institute Nonprofit Sector Research Fund, Independent Sector and United Way of America.
http://www.urban.org/UploadedPDF/310464_HowAndWhy.pdf
FedStats - Gateway to statistics for 100 Federal agencies. Links and search statistics and also agencies. FedStats is the new window on the full range of official statistical information available to the public from the Federal Government. Use the Internet's powerful linking and searching capabilities to track economic and population trends, education, health care costs, aviation safety, foreign trade, energy use, farm production, and more. Access official statistics collected and published by more than 100 Federal agencies without having to know in advance which agency produces them.
http://www.fedstats.gov/
Technology Opportunity Program - Research, evaluation, and assessment are significant elements of the Technology Opportunities Program (TOP). Since TOP applications are rated in part on their evaluation plans, the resources on this site may help you create and conduct evaluations of information technology projects. In addition, the U.S. Department of Commerce TOP has developed Evaluation Guides that help users integrate evaluation into their projects. Best Bet.
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/top/research/Research-Eval-resources.html
Reports: Evaluations, Lessons Learned and Best Practices - In addition to supporting grant competitions, the Technology Opportunities Program seeks to be a catalyst for the development of advanced telecommunications and information services through the exchange of information. In this link, TOP provides information and links to resources for those seeking to learn more about the benefits of using network technologies, as well as those looking for support and blueprints to help in developing their projects. TOP's many publications, evaluation reports, and case studies offer lessons learned from the Program's past grants. These lessons are useful in planning the types of projects that the Program can support.
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/top/publicationmedia/topreports.htmResearch and Evaluation - The Technology Opportunities Program requires all grant recipients to conduct evaluations of their projects. Evaluations based on project goals and objectives are expected to aid in self-monitoring that allows course corrections, assessment of short-term impacts, and development of indicators of long-range impact. Taken collectively, evaluations should provide practitioners in different programmatic areas with guidance in the development of new projects. Further, individual project evaluations provide TOP with information for program planning and design.
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/otiahome/top/research/research.htmEvaluation Guide: Community Networking and Service Projects
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/top/research/CNS.pdfEvaluation Guide: Lifelong Learning and the Arts
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/top/research/LLA.pdfEvaluation Guide: Health Projects
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/top/research/HEALTH.pdfEvaluation Guide: Public Safety Projects
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/top/research/PUBLICSAFETY.pdf
EpiCenter - Effective practices for service programs. Online resources, printed publications and effective practies, including featured programs and a search tool. Part of the National Service Resource Center of the Corporation for National and Community Service.
http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/epicenter/
Outcome Indicators and Outcome Management An evaluation report prepared by the Urban Institute for the Corporation for National and Community Service. This effort focused on identifying outcomes, outcome indicators, and data sources that will enable the Corporation to track the outcomes of its programs, while at the same time using the outcome information to make the Corporation a results-oriented agency, one using outcome management.
http://www.nationalservice.org/research/outcome.pdf
Center for Community Leadership - The intent of the Centre is to provide a place where anyone involved with the voluntary sector can find resources and opportunities to connect with others who share similar questions, needs, issues and solutions. Mission is to contribute to stronger, healthier and more vibrant communities by serving as a one-stop resource centre for the voluntary sector. Includes links to topical resources and submissions by others. Best Bet.
http://www.communityleadership.net/
EpiCenter - Effective practices for service programs. Online resources, printed publications and effective practies, including featured programs and a search tool. Part of the National Service Resource Center of the Corporation for National and Community Service.
http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/epicenter/
Corporation for National and Community Service - E-Newsletter. Information and Resources for national service programs.
http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/resources/newsletters/enewsletters/current.php
Yahoo Directory - Financial Aid - Inside Yahoo information center, categorical selections and site listings.
http://dir.yahoo.com/Education/Financial_Aid/
Federal Student Aid - Federal Government site broken up into six information sections regarding financial aid: Preparing, Choosing, Applying, Funding, Attending and Repaying.
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/index.jsp
JOBS & NONPROFIT SECTOR EMPLOYEMENT
StudentJobs.Com - Studentjobs.gov is a joint project between the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education's Student Financial Assistance office. This Web site is designed to be your one stop for information you need to find the job you want in the Federal Government. Whether you're in high school, college, or graduate school, you could be eligible for a variety of special opportunities for students in the Federal government. Studentjobs.gov gives you access to OPM's USAJOBS database of thousands of opportunities, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
http://www.studentjobs.gov
Nonprofit Center - La Salle University - Numerous links and articles from a wide variety of nonprofit management topics, from fundraising to human resources, from strategic planning to board development. They are seeking to include articles and links that are enlightening, educational and resourceful. It will be updated regularly. The Center is part of the University School of Business. Other Center programs will include research and support services for nonprofits, and coursework and training programs.
http://www.lasallenonprofitcenter.org/info_serv/index.htm
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