NGO's and Nonprofits
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Resources for research on nonprofit organizations.
Nonprofit Online Resources
Core Databases
- Academic Search UltimateAcademic Search Ultimate is a scholarly, full text database designed for academic institutions. The database includes full text as well as images, for nearly every academic field of study.
- ABI/INFORM CollectionEfficiently search across Proquest's collection of global business journals, magazines and trade-specific publications to obtain articles on companies, products and industries, or research on business and economic conditions; techniques; theory and practice of business; management; advertising; marketing; economics; human resources; finance; entrepreneurship; technology and other subjects.
- Business Source UltimateEBSCO's article database for scholarly, popular and trade publications in business, real estate and related topics complements the ABI/INFORM Collection in coverage and format. Provides exclusive, full image access to Harvard Business Review magazine and other publications.
Other Databases - Issues of Interest to NGO's & Nonprofits
- PolicyFile Public Policy Research and AnalysisPolicyFile provides abstracts and links to the latest reports, papers, and documents from 300 plus think tanks, research institutes, and agencies.
- CQ ResearcherReports covering political and social issues, with regular reports on topics in health, international affairs, education, the environment, technology and the U.S. economy.
Faculty Recommended & Favorites
- Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly
- JHU has electronic access from 1989-present
- Nonprofit Quarterly
- JHU has electronic access from 2012-2020
- Nonprofit Times
- Find salary surveys, rankings, and current news in this key publication on nonprofit management
- Stanford Social Innovation Review
- JHU has electronic access from 2003-present
- Harvard Business Review - full-text available in Business Source Ultimate
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Other Journals Focused on Nonprofits
Search for Nonprofit periodicals listed in Catalyst - owned by JHU
- BoardSourceFormerly The National Center for Non-Profit Boards.
Consult this resource for information on non-profit boards. (formerly called The National Center for Non-Profit Boards) - Center for Civil Society StudiesThe Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies is a leading source of ground-breaking research and knowledge about the nonprofit sector, social investing, and the tools of government. The Center’s comprehensive database contains over 400 research products.
- Independent SectorNational membership organization that brings together a diverse community of changemakers at nonprofits, foundations, and corporate giving programs working to strengthen civil society and ensure all people in the United States thrive
- National Council of NonprofitsA trusted resource and proven advocate for America’s charitable nonprofits. Connecting the policy dots across all levels and branches of governments, the Council of Nonprofits keeps nonprofits informed and empowered to create a positive public policy environment that best supports nonprofits in advancing their missions.
- Candid (formerly Guidestar & Foundation Center))Online directory of over a million organizations. Provides annual reports, 990 forms and more.
- GuideStar Directory of Charities and Nonprofit OrganizationsMost complete source of information about U.S. charities and other nonprofit organizations. Database of more than 1.8 million IRS-recognized organizations. Create a free account to get free access to even more nonprofit information, including: Organization’s full address and contact information; Up to three years of Forms 990; Revenue and expense data for the current fiscal year; CEO, Board Chair, and Board of Directors information
- The Foundation Directory Online ProfessionalFoundation Directory Online is a research tool to help nonprofits find the grantmakers most likely to fund their projects.
- Gale Directory LibraryUnder Advanced Search, choose
• National Directory of Nonprofit Organizations
• Encyclopedia of Associations
Below are additional directories (arranged alphabetically)
- Charity NavigatorHelps prospective donors to identify and rate nonprofit organizations
- Charity Watch - American Institute of Philanthropy (AIP)General purpose philanthropy website, including ratings of organizations
- Data Axle (formerly ReferenceUSA)Use Guided Search to search by geographic criteria and industry codes or yellow page heading in this business directory of U.S. public, private, and nonprofit organizations.
- IdealistNational and international directory, job listings, networking, and more. Clearing house for nonprofit ideas and news
- UNESCO Database of Non-Governmental OrganizationsThe database is freely accessible, and contains the fully searchable profiles in English and in French of the above mentioned organizations, as well as the contact details of their institutional members
- Wango (World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations)International organization uniting NGOs worldwide in the cause of advancing peace and global well being.