General Guides
This section presents sources of information to explore the basics of the nonprofit sector, essential components of a nonprofit, and other websites where you can learn more.
Guidestar offers many nonprofit 990 tax forms, useful for determining financial information about particular organizations
CompassPoint Nonprofit Services
Free Management Library: A completed integrated online library for nonprofits and for-profits
Austin Nonprofit Blogs
Charity Chat by Austin American-Statesman reporter, Andrea Ball
Good Cause Austin by Monica M. Williams
United Way Capital Area blog by United Way staff
Community Engagement Blog from Hands On Central Texas Director, Mando Rayo
Job Search
Whether you’re just joining the sector or looking for new opportunities, these employment sites are a great place to begin your search.
YNPN Austin Weekly Digest: Submit your email address at the top of this page to subscribe
Texas Association of Nonprofit Organizations Career Center
Austin-American Statesman Jobsearch
Alliance for NonProfit Management Career Bank
Texas NonProfits Jobs Database
Metropolitan Austin Interactive Network
Association of Fundraising Professionals - Austin Job Bank
Greenlights for Nonprofit Success - Job Listings
The Nonprofit Times Career Center
Opportunity 501 Job Bank and Newsletter
The Chronicle of Philanthropy Career Center
Idealist.org Guide to Nonprofit Careers
Media & Public Relations
The sites listed here explain basic communications and marketing theory. Learn ways to strategically define and promote your nonprofit cause.
Technology
No nonprofit effectively operates without an internet or email presence. These sites offer tips on implementing basic and advanced technology-based solutions, as well as places to find free or low-cost software and hardware.
Young Professional Networks
Austin is a hotspot for young professionals and it's not hard to find a networking or professional group to fit your specifications.
Young Non-Profits Professionals Network - YNPN Austin
Nonprofit Education and Networking Association - Student organization at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin
Young Execs of Austin - Networking group for Austin professionals under 40
Young Hispanic Professional Austin Association
Young Women´s Alliance of Austin
Young Men's Business League of Austin
Catalyst 8 - The Long Center's Under 40 Backers
Club Red - Young Professionals for American Red Cross
United Way Capital Area Young Leaders Society
Habitat Young Professionals of Austin supporting Habitat for Humanity
Boys and Girls Club Emerging Leaders
Austin Young Lawyer Association
Austin American Marketing Association