# For nonprofits ## [Philantrophie : Comprendre et Agir (MOOC)](https://www.coursera.org/learn/philanthropie) This MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) “La Philanthropie : Comprendre et Agir” (Philanthropy: Understand it and Act) is the first French-based course on philanthropy. This 4-weeks long training will provide you with basic knowledge of philanthropy in a French-speaking environment. This project is the result of a collaboration between [Fondation de France](https://www.fondationdefrance.org/) and the Philosophic Chair of the [ESSEC Business School](https://www.essec.edu/en/home/). Whether you are simply curious about the subject, already a donor, involved in a philanthropic process, or a professional who accompanies or solicits philanthropists, this MOOC is for you! {% embed url="" %} ## Candid ​[**Candid**](https://candid.org/) is an organization that collects data, conducts research, and publishes news on nonprofit organizations. {% embed url="" %} **Priorities related to media development and journalism:** Candid has no particular priority related to journalism. Through research, collaboration, and training, it connects different nonprofits, foundations, and individuals to the resources they need to do good, building on 88 years of dedicated experience. **Geographical priorities:** Candid support the millions of people across the world who depend on different programs and services to make the world a better place. **Type of funding:** The organisation provides no funding*,* but provides a set of resources and database to help you gain the knowledge you need to win funding from funders throughout the world. **Funding opportunities:** Through research, Candid provides nonprofit data and resources to donors and several organizations, including academia. {% embed url="" %} ## **Chronicle of Philanthropy** [**The Chronicle of Philanthropy**](https://www.philanthropy.com/) propose insights and news to help to succeed in a rapidly changing world. The **organisation** provides nonprofit professionals, foundation executives, board members, and others with **information and practical advice** they need with : * [**News and opinion pages**](https://www.philanthropy.com/opinion) (which fuel the national conversation about the role nonprofits play in society) * [**Chronicle’s special reports**](https://store.philanthropy.com/) * [**Data & Research**](https://www.philanthropy.com/tag/data)**:** benchmarking data * [**Webinars**](https://www.philanthropy.com/webinars) > The [**Chronicle**](https://www.philanthropy.com/) is updating its coronavirus-related content daily, including disaster and financial planning for organizations. *(Source:* [***Gallagher Group***](https://gallaghergroup.nyc/services-%26-resources)*)* {% embed url="" %} ## **The Communications Network** [**The Communication Network** ](https://www.comnetwork.org/)connects, gathers, and informs leaders from the most influential foundations, nonprofits, and social sector consultancies across the globe. The or > ComNet has an exceptionally helpful [**Comms Triage Kit**](https://www.comnetwork.org/resources/coronavirus-crisis-comms-triage-kit/) for telling your story and communicating with your constituents and your donors. *(Source:* [***Gallagher Group***](https://gallaghergroup.nyc/services-%26-resources)*)* {% embed url="" %} ## **M+R Consulting** [**M+R Consulting**](https://www.emrconsultingservices.com/) helps nonprofit organizations achieve their mission and goals by sharing best practices in both small and large nonprofit organizations in the health care and community service sectors. {% hint style="info" %} * Fundraising campaigns * Operations improvements & Strategy planning * Board and leader development * Feasibility studies & retreat planning {% endhint %} > This consulting firm has a national reach with offices in Oakland, CA to NYC. M+R [**shares savvy strategies** ](https://www.mrss.com/lab/)for media outreach and advocacy. *(Source:* [***Gallagher Group***](https://gallaghergroup.nyc/services-%26-resources)*)* The organisation offers advice on various topics on its blog. {% embed url="" %} ## **NonProfit AF** [**NonProfit AF**](https://nonprofitaf.com/about/) promotes social justice by training leaders, strengthening community-led organizations and encouraging collaboration among diverse communities. > Vu-Le ("voo-lay") created [**Nonprofit** **AF**](https://nonprofitaf.com/about/) to provide a no-nonsense (and humorous) take on where philanthropy should go from here. *(Source:* [***Gallagher Group***](https://gallaghergroup.nyc/services-%26-resources)*)* {% embed url="" %} ## **CARES Ac**t > The [**Nonprofit Alliance**](https://tnpa.org/) helps interpret the [**CARES Act provisions**](https://tnpa.org/key-cares-act-provisions/) relevant to nonprofits, as does [**NonProfit Quarterly**](https://nonprofitquarterly.org/cares-act-new-nonprofit-provisions-pushed-for-next-round-of-relief-money/). *(Source:* [***Gallagher Group***](https://gallaghergroup.nyc/services-%26-resources)*)* {% hint style="info" %} > The [**CARES Act provisions**](https://tnpa.org/key-cares-act-provisions/) is the largest financial aid package in U.S. history which provides $2.2 Trillion of aid to help among others, Nonprofit organizations meet the challenge of the coronavirus. > {% endhint %} * [**The Nonprofit Alliance**](https://tnpa.org/) helps ensure that nonprofit organizations continue to have the resources and influence they need to thrive. The organization seeks to promote, protect and strengthen the philanthropic sector in the best interests of donors and beneficiaries. {% embed url="" %} * Th[e **NonProfit Quarterly**](https://nonprofitquarterly.org/cares-act-new-nonprofit-provisions-pushed-for-next-round-of-relief-money/) uses a range of media channels to help advance critical conversations that can refine the policy and practice of nonprofits and social movements. In this work, it seeks to advance conversations in the sector, particularly, as is too often the case, when they are "stalled." {% embed url="" %} ## **FAQs from New York Council of Nonprofits** [**New York Council of Nonprofits**](https://www.nycon.org/) helps New York's nonprofit organizations build their capacity for growth and community impact and also represents the nonprofit sector in policy and advocacy by providing tools and support services. {% embed url="" %} The **NYCN** provides: [**News\&Events**](https://www.nycon.org/news-events)**,** [**Advocacy guidance**](https://www.nycon.org/policy-a-advocacy)**,** [**Services**](https://www.nycon.org/services) **and** [**Ressources** ](https://www.nycon.org/resources) {% hint style="info" %} Proposed [**services**](https://www.nycon.org/services) * legal services * community assessments & planning * financial management assistance * fundraising support * governance & board building * HR & personnel * insurances & employee benefits * mergers & collaborations * ORG development & strategic planning {% endhint %} > NYCON offers a wide range of [**resources and guidance**](https://www.nycon.org/resources) ranging from practical tips for managing remote work to policy. *(Source:* [***Gallagher Group***](https://gallaghergroup.nyc/services-%26-resources)*)* {% hint style="info" %} In the [**Resources section**](https://www.nycon.org/resources)**, the NYCN** propose a wilde range of the most popular resources for nonprofits : * [Members-Only Resource Library](https://www.nycon.org/resources/member-resource-library) * [Budget & Cash Flow Toolkit](https://www.nycon.org/resources/38-budget-a-cash-flow-toolkit) * [$75.00 GrantStation Membership](https://www.nycon.org/resources/grantstation-membership) * [Nonprofit Salary & Benefits Study](https://www.nycon.org/resources/nonprofit-salary-reports) * [DEI Assessment](https://www.nycon.org/resources/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-assessment) * [Find a Vendor (Corporate Allies)](https://www.nycon.org/resources/partner-directory) {% endhint %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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