The resources below are part of a larger curated list for nonprofits.
View other nonprofit resources including for program strategy, leadership and board development, fundraising, research information, tools for skill-building, and more.
Technology
- Google for Nonprofits – G Suite is a set of integrated apps that let organizations use their own domain and be more productive, collaborative, and secure.
- Microsoft for nonprofits – Microsoft has all new offers available for nonprofits to get access to the Microsoft 365 suite of products. Sign-up today to get Microsoft 365 Business Premium for free for nonprofits!
- Notion – A powerful all-in-one workspace.
- Canva for Nonprofits – Marketing made easy.
- Microsoft Teams – Microsoft Teams goes beyond just being a virtual meeting space. With its deep integration with the Microsoft suite of products like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Teams allows for powerful collaboration while having both chat and virtual calling features just a click away.
- Google Meet – Get the whole crew together in Google Meet, where you can present business proposals, collaborate on tasks, or just catch up face-to-face. It is maybe the easiest platform to use and all you need is a Google account.
- Whole Whale – Founded in 2010, Whole Whale is a certified B Corp digital agency that leverages web data and technology to increase impact.
Policy Institutions
Research Data and Institutions
- The Annie E. Casey Foundation
- The KIDS COUNT Data Center
- CalEnviroScreen Maps
- California County Scorecard of Children’s Well-Being
- California Department of Education: Dataquest
- County Health Rankings and Roadmaps
- City Health Dashboard
- Data USA
- Federal Bureau of Investigations
- IPUMS
- Kidsdata
- PolicyMap
- Race Counts
- Stanford Educational Opportunity Project
- UCLA Center for Health Policy Research
- Uniform Data Systems (UDS) Mapper
- USAFacts
- United States Census Bureau
- American Community Survey (ACS)
The American Community Survey (ACS) helps local officials, community leaders, and businesses understand the changes taking place in their communities. It is the premier source for detailed population and housing information about our nation. - Current Population Survey (CPS)
The Current Population Survey (CPS), sponsored jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), is the primary source of labor force statistics for the population of the United States. - Census Bureau Poverty Data
The Census Bureau provides poverty data from several household surveys and programs. Here you can find poverty estimates, learn about these surveys and programs, and get guidance on how to choose the right estimate for your needs.
* While every effort has been made to include only high-quality resources, OEWD does not supervise all of these organizations and does not guarantee the quality of the information or services they provide. Last updated on August 1, 2022.