Recommended Reading and Resources by Subject:

Subject 1: Budgeting:

Budgeting for Not-For-Profit Organizations, by David Maddox

Nonprofit Budgeting Step by Step: A Practical Workbook for Managers and Boards, by Murray Dropkin

The Budget-Building Book for Nonprofits, by Murray Dropkin and Bill LaTouche

For a detailed budget example, see: http://www.epa.gov/ogd/recipient/tips.htm

Subject 2: Grantwriting:

Grantseeker's Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide to Finding Funding, by Cheryl Carter New

Secrets of Successful Grantsmanship: A Guerrilla Guide to Raising Money, by Susan L. Golden and Alan Shrader

For grantwriting tips, see: http://www.grantproposal.com/ and http://www.uml.edu/College/Education/Faculty/lebaron/GRANTBEGIN/index.html

Subject 3: Fundraising:

Fundraising for Dummies, by John Mutz and Katherine Murray

Complete Guide to Fund-Raising Management, by Stanley Weinstein

Fundraising Planner: A Working Model for Raising the Dollars You Need, by Terry Schaff and Douglas Schaff

For grantseeking tips from Christian Non-profits, see: http://www.stewardship.org/resources/best_practices/grant_seek_tips.html

Subject 4: Taxation and Legal:

990 Handbook: A Line-by-Line Approach, by Jody Blazek

Law of Fund-Raising (2nd Ed.), by Bruce R. Hopkins

Second Legal Answer Book for Nonprofit Organizations, by Bruce R. Hopkins

Tax Planning and Compliance for Tax-Exempt Organizations: Forms, Checklists, Procedures, by Jody Blazek

http://www.npccny.org/Form_990/990.htm for more information on how to read and understand Form 990.

Subject 5: Other Resources for Grantseekers (General):

www.MAXIMUMgenerosity.org - Biblical resources and training by international speaker Brian Kluth

http://www.crown.org to learn God's financial principles in order to know Christ more intimately and be free to serve Him.

www.ecfa.org for information on ministry accreditation and gaining public trust.

www.kingdomadvisors.org to find Christian financial professionals.

www.endowment.com for philanthropic consulting.

www.generousgiving.org for resources designed to encourage generosity.

www.givespot.com to simplify your search for volunteer resources and more.

http://www.christianfoundations.org for resources to help build a successful foundation.

www.boardsource.org for information about a nonprofit's board of directors.

http://www.philanthropy.com for information about philanthropy.

http://www.npccny.org for more information on how to read and understand Form 990.

www.nonprofithub.com with questions about the nonprofit world, including management and fundraising.

The Center of Philanthropy at Indiana University, www.philanthropy.iupui.edu, will increase your understanding of philanthropy and help you improve its practice.

www.not-for-profit.org, an information resource center for nonprofits.

The Council on Foundations, http://www.cof.org, provides leadership expertise, legal services, and networking opportunities.

Association of Small Foundations: http://www.smallfoundations.org

www.christianleadershipalliance.org for management information, leadership training, and strategic networking relationships for ministries.

www.stewardship.org for biblical stewardship-based training opportunities.

www.pfdf.org for educational resources and opportunities.

Managing a Nonprofit Organization in the Twenty-First Century, by Thomas Wolf and Barbara Carter

Effective Church Finances: Fund-Raising and Budgeting for Church Leaders, by Kennon L. Callahan

Managing the Nonprofit Organization, by Peter F. Drucker