Links of Interest

Cumberland Community Foundation is dedicated to building nonprofit organizational capacity. Part of our mission is to pass along useful information, such as the following links.

Duke Certificate in Nonprofit Management Program provides short courses for nonprofit board and staff members. These classes are a low cost, high impact way to build skills.

Guide Star An online source that focuses on facilitating access to information about the operations and finances of nonprofit organizations. To search for local foundations, select "Type=Private, Non-Operating Foundations" in your zip code area.

NC Center for Nonprofits The N.C. Center for Nonprofits is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves as a statewide network for nonprofit boards and staffs, an information center on effective organizational practices, and an advocate for the nonprofit sector as a whole. Go to their Links of Interest and Frequently Asked Questions tabs for excellent resources.

Philanthropy Journal An online news source, published by the A.J. Fletcher Foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. It covers state, national, and international news about fundraising, giving, managing, volunteering and technology in the philanthropic and nonprofit community.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy The Chronicle of Philanthropy is the newspaper of the non-profit world. Published every other week, it is the No. 1 news source for charity leaders, fund raisers, grant makers, and other people involved in the philanthropic enterprise.