E-mail programs, mapping software, blogs, Internet traffic analysis programs, and free search engine advertising are among the free tools being offered to nonprofits by Google.

Southside Non-Profits Blog
http://southsidenonprofits.wordpress.com

There is a new resource for Southside nonprofits.  The blog's intent is to allow Southside nonprofit leaders and stakeholders to access information and engage in conversations about topics important to them, at times that are convenient to them.  The blog will be updated numerous times throughout the week and on occasion host guest bloggers.  If there is a topic you would like to see addressed and/or discussed on the blog please email ddahl@dahlconsulting.net 

Non Profit Resource Kit
http://www.norfolkfoundation.org/nonprofits/resource_kit.asp

Tap into a world of great nonprofit resources through the Nonprofit Resource Kit contained on The Norfolk Foundation website. Links lead to sites specializing in board development, marketing, strategic planning, technology and other timely topics. Click here to access the Nonprofit Resource Kit.

The Academy for Nonprofit Excellence
http://www.tcc.edu/wd/academy

The Academy for Nonprofit Excellence offers courses for leaders of nonprofit organizations. The academy provides an opportunity for nonprofit professionals to enhance their leadership and management capabilities.

Volunteer Hampton Roads
http://volunteerhr.org

Nonprofit Training -- As the nonprofit resource center in South Hampton Roads, we strive to strengthen the nonprofit sector by increasing its capacity to deliver services and operate efficiently. Competition for funding in the nonprofit world has intensified. Charitable organizations have learned that they can set themselves apart by operating more like a business, with solid governance, leadership, infrastructure, and strategies. 

Our new Nonprofit Leadership Development Center enables these organizations to improve their effectiveness and build their capacity through comprehensive, realistic training programs including:

• Nonprofit Resource Training Series

• Volunteer Management Training Series

• Nonprofit Board Governance Training

• Hampton Roads Institute for Nonprofit Leadership Annual Conference

• Nonprofit Resource Library

CharityChannel®
http://charitychannel.com

CharityChannel® is a resource that connects you to your nonprofit colleagues around the corner and around the world. Our Purpose: To foster a place where nonprofit professionals can learn from each other, share information and work together to advance the cause of philanthropy.

The CharityChannel community is comprised of nonprofit-sector professionals from around the world who volunteer their time, advice, information, tips and articles for the benefit of the community.