The Center for Nonprofit Management (Los Angeles) helps nonprofit organizations more effectively fulfill their missions by offering services such as job listings (Nonprofit Directions), workshops and seminars, consulting, publications such as the Compensation and Benefit Survey, a nonprofit resource library, and an e-newsletter. (213) 623-7080

The Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership (Long Beach/South Bay) provides training, promotes collaborative opportunities, enhances resource development and aids in capacity-building for nonprofit organizations. They offer information, referral and consulting services, networking opportunities, a philanthropy and research library, and year-round educational seminars and workshops. (562) 290-0018

Valley Non-Profit Resources (San Fernando Valley) works to strengthen the more than 4,000 nonprofits in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles.  VNR offers educational workshops, technical assistance, information and referral, more than 150 free downloadable documents on its website, and the annual MENDing Poverty conference (co-hosted with MEND).  www.valleynonprofitresources.org  (818) 990-0176

Flintridge Center (Pasadena/Altadena/Glendale) provides continuing education opportunities through the Community Services Program for community-based nonprofit groups so that they may develop greater organizational strength. Integrated program components include seminars, workshops, fundraising resources, one-on-one consultations with nonprofit experts, and Conversation with the Funder lunches. Also has a library that includes the only Foundation Center cooperating collection in Los Angeles County.  www.flintridge.org  (626) 449-0839

California Association of Nonprofits (CAN), a statewide membership organization of over 1,700 nonprofits, is dedicated to protecting, strengthening, and promoting nonprofit organizations in California. Services include:

			CAN Insurance Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CAN, which provides insurance products for CAN Members.
			Educational Programs including an annual statewide conference, special-topic seminars, local conferences in underserved areas, the CAN Manager's Helpline, the CAN Alert newsletter, and the CAN Bookstore.
			Cost Discounts and other special opportunities with vendors for products and services regularly used by nonprofits.
			Quality Reporting Project, a national collaboration to improve the quality and reduce the costs of nonprofit financial reporting including Form 990 reporting.
			California Ethical Values and Principles Project, which helps nonprofit and philanthropic organizations, elected decision-makers, and the general public understand and be guided by the principles and values that shape how nonprofits operate.
			Energy Equity Project to help nonprofits reduce energy usage by 20 percent and lobby government and foundations to financially support efficiencies and renewables.
			Public Policy Advocacy, directed by an independent advisory body, the CAN Policy Council. CAN seeks to influence and shape public policies that affect the broad nonprofit sector.

http://www.canonprofits.org
(213) 347-2070

BoardSource, formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards, enables organizations to fulfill their missions by helping build strong and effective nonprofit boards. BoardSource provides:

			Resources to nonprofit leaders through workshops, training, and an extensive Web-based database.
			Governance consultants who work directly with nonprofit leaders to design solutions to meet an organization's needs.
			Materials on nonprofit governance, including a large selection of booklets, books, videotapes, and audiotapes.
			A biennial conference that brings together board members and chief executives of nonprofit organizations from around the world.

http://www.boardsource.org
(202) 452-6262 or (800) 883-6262

Independent Sector works to promote a just and inclusive society of active citizens, healthy communities, and a vibrant democracy by:

			Creating a meeting ground for nonprofit and philanthropic leaders to take collective action on issues that have an impact on the independent sector and its work;
			Promoting policies that enable nonprofits to advocate and engage with public officials on a nonpartisan basis;
			Encouraging the sector to meet the highest standards of ethical practice, value, and effectiveness;
			Interpreting relevant research and other data concerning the voluntary sector; and
			Serving as the voice of the independent sector to the media, government, business, and international voluntary communities.

http://www.independentsector.org
(202) 467-6100

Guidestar generates and distributes extensive programmatic and financial information about more than 1 million American charitable nonprofit organizations. It operates a free public Internet service.
http://www.guidestar.org

The Internet Nonprofit Center is the home of the Nonprofit FAQ. The FAQ is based on "frequently asked questions" - and their answers - drawn from the 'Nonprofit' email discussion forum and other online resources.
http://www.nonprofits.org