Whether you are looking for nonprofits or work for one nonprofit, here are the major directories for the sector. By the way, if you have nonprofit, getting your live URL on these sites is a free, easy way to help with your search engine results.
ONLINE DIRECTORIES OF NONPROFITS
Attorney General of New York State
• Searchable database of nonprofits in New York State
Better Business Bureau
• Searchable database of nonprofits. The BBB offers a BBB Charity Seal Program certifying that nonprofits meet their standards
Charity Navigator
• Searchable director and has rankings of top nonprofits in different categories.
CharityWatch.org
• Database of 500 charities by the American Institute of Philanthropy, a nationally prominent charity watchdog service whose purpose is to help donors make informed giving decisions.
Grassroots.org
• Lists 1,627 charities. “The mission of Grassroots.org is to serve as a catalyst for positive social change by leveraging modern technologies and best business practices.”
GuideStar
• Searchable directory and IRD 990 tax forms.
Idealist
• Portal for nonprofits, list 87,000 nonprofits, 90,000 volunteers, 16,00 volunteer opportunities, and 655 consultants.
Independent Sector
• Membership list of their association of nonprofits.
Internal Revenue Service
• Searchable database of nonprofits in the United States.
• Lists 60,000 charities, including IRS Form 990 (uses GuideStar’s database).
UJA-Federation of New York
• A list of their 100+ member agencies
Wiser Earth
• Online community connecting people, nonprofits and businesses working toward a more just and sustainable world.
NONPROFIT – LONG ISLAND
The Long Island Way
• Portal for connecting nonprofits and businesses in Long Island.
VOLUNTEERING
Idealist
• Portal for nonprofits, list 87,000 nonprofits, 90,000 volunteers, 16,00 volunteer opportunities, and 655 consultants.
United Way of New York City
• Find volunteering opportunities in your area.
Volunteer Match
• Find volunteering opportunities in your area.
Volunteer Solutions
• Volunteer matching service
ENVIRONMENTAL
Green Drinks
• Informal gathering of people interested in environmental issues. Monthly gatherings held in a different bar or venue around New York City. A happening scene that attracts hundred people, but can be noisy and difficult to network in.
NONPROFIT / BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
Independent Sector
• A coalition of corporations, foundations, and private voluntary organizations that works to strengthen America’s nonprofit organizations.
Net Impact
• Net Impact is a network of more than 11,000 new-generation leaders committed to using the power of business to improve the world. Members believe that business can both earn a profit and create positive social change.
