Helpful resources to support nonprofits and the philanthropic sector #
Nonprofits shouldn't have to navigate their work alone. Below are resources and support organizations that others in the sector have found helpful. We encourage you to explore what may be useful for your organization.
Timely resources:
- Resources for Navigating Recent Executive Orders - The Murdock Trust's curated collection of resources to help nonprofits understand and respond to 2025 executive orders and their implications for the sector.
- Facing the New Reality: Strategic Paths for Nonprofits - Nonprofit Association of Oregon's five-part webinar series offering strategic guidance to help nonprofits navigate an uncertain funding and policy landscape.
- Nonprofits Get It Done - National Council of Nonprofits' national initiative celebrating and elevating the essential work nonprofits do in communities across the country.
- Civic Engagement and Charitable Nonprofit Organizations – Guidance from the National Council of Nonprofits to equip organizations with clear, confident messaging about the legality and value of nonprofit civic engagement, and its long, nonpartisan history in the United States.
Technology Resources*:
- The Playbook on AI for Humanity - Practical, beginner-friendly guidance on understanding, adopting, and funding AI, with real-world examples and lessons from nonprofit leaders who have already made the journey.
- Cybersecurity for Nonprofits Resource Hub - NTEN's collection of resources to help nonprofits build and strengthen their cybersecurity practices and protect their organizations and the communities they serve.
- AI for Nonprofits Resource Hub - NTEN's collection of resources to help nonprofits understand and responsibly adopt AI tools in service of their missions.
- Patrick J. McGovern Foundation - Resources and hands-on learning opportunities curated to guide nonprofits at every stage of their AI and data journey, so no organization has to navigate digital transformation alone.
* Mention of third-party products or services is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation.
Nonprofit Documentation & Records
- Candid - Candid (formerly GuideStar) maintains the most comprehensive database of nonprofit information. Keeping your organization's profile current ensures accurate information is available to grantmakers, donors, and the public. Address information pulled into grant applications often comes directly from Candid.
- IRS Tax-Exempt Organization Search - The IRS provides a searchable database where you can verify your organization's tax-exempt status and download a copy of your determination letter, which is essential documentation for grant applications and financial operations.
- State Business Registries - Most states maintain searchable registries of registered businesses and trade names. Use your state's registry to find and download official documentation of your organization's legal name, assumed business name (DBA), or trade name registration:
Nonprofit support organizations
- Foraker Group
- Idaho Community Foundation
- Montana Nonprofit Association
- Nonprofit Association of Oregon
- Nonprofit Association of Washington
Philanthropy support partners