Small Business and Nonprofit Center
Effectively managing an organization, from small businesses to nonprofit groups, means you need access to a range of tools and resources to help you succeed. How you manage operations, plan for your future and inspire your team can make all the difference and we are here to help. Use this guide as a starting point and contact a librarian if you need assistance.
Managing Your Nonprofit
Recommendations on using these resources
- Foundation Directory Online: a database of 242,000+ grantmakers, with robust search and filter options to hone in on the information you need. (Available at the library only)
- Guidestar: Search this directory of 2 million+ nonprofits for grant partners and authoritative data derived from validated sources, including 990s and direct reporting—verified.
- National Council of Nonprofits: Read up on basics of starting and running a nonprofit, research trends and policy issues and learn about advocacy. Connect to your local state association of nonprofits for more local resources.
Resources to Get You Started
Foundation Directory Online
GuideStar
National Council of Nonprofits
NJ Center for Nonprofits
Use Udemy to Take Video Courses
Running a business or nonprofit organization means learning new skills and applying them for successful outcomes. To help you achieve results, use our access to Udemy for more than 10,000 video-based, up-to-date courses available in topics like as business, technology, software and personal development. Take courses in business operations, finance & accounting, leadership & management as well as workplace and human resources topics. All courses are led by instructors and many provide downloadable handouts and support materials to take learning with you.
Magazines: On the Go
Check news and coverage of trends shaping business, management, leadership, technology and organizational best practices. Download our Libby app and access a newsstand covering a wide range of titles. On smaller screens, switch from magazine layout mode to article mode for easier reading.
Managing Your Small Business
Your small business is the key to our local economy and strengthens the larger market. Use these resources to run a successful organization but first start with these tips:
- Small Business Reference Center: Get tools for start-ups, read research articles, analyze statistics or learn about day-to-day business management.
- Reference Solutions: This extensive directory will help you look up competitors, find suppliers or research information about an individual organization such as financials, leadership and recent news.
- Regional Business News: Research publications such as newspapers, trade magazines, pamphlets and other resources covering businesses, companies, franchises and more.
Resources to Get You Started
Small Business Reference Source
Reference Solutions by Data Axle