Resources
Find problem-solving tools and powerful insights.
Our ever-growing library of resources, tools, and insights can help take you and your organization to the next level. Schedule an Open Office Hours appointment, dig in to the results of the current Sector Snapshot, or find your next job or hire.
News & Updates
The Power of Partnership
By Zahirah Mann | Throughout my career, I have seen nonprofits from many angles — as an attorney working on nonprofit formation and governance, as a funder recommending financial investments, and as a nonprofit leader striving to address complex problems in communities.
Exceptional Nonprofits and Community Collaboration
By Megan Singh Sidhu | Over the last few months, CNM has worked closely with the LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs (OIA) to provide grants to immigrant-serving nonprofits throughout LA County with funding made possible through the American Rescue Act (ARP).
Leaders Aligned for Success
By Carolyn Williams | I spent many years working in corporate philanthropy for SoCalGas and had the opportunity, up close, to see the many challenges nonprofit leaders face.
COVID-19 Resources
Explore our nonprofit COVID-19 resources — regularly updated and compiled from trusted sources.
From finding new funding sources to crafting return-to-work strategies, we collect and curate trustworthy and timely resources to help nonprofits survive and navigate the pandemic and economic crisis. Explore the guides we have compiled covering topics that are challenging organizations across the state.
Funding Sources
Webinar Videos
City & County Recommendations
PPE Procurement
Seminars on Demand
Access the knowledge of nonprofit experts - on demand - with our growing library of recorded sessions.
In addition to our courses and certificate programs, CNM regularly hosts free, open-to-the-public webinars that you can find on our Courses & Evets page. Explore our library of free webinar recordings to hear from CNM professionals, local leaders and nonprofit specialists.
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Digital Fundraising
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HR Best Practices
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County Recommendations
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And many more topics
Open Office Hours
Talk to a nonprofit expert today and get help tackling the most pressing issues facing your organization.
Nonprofit organizations face unique challenges and solving them requires sector-specific knowledge and experience. Schedule a free, 15-minute appointment to discuss anything from strategic planning to digital fundraising. We’ll match you with an in-house expert and get you the best advice. Need more time? Schedule a more in-depth consulting session at reasonable rates.
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Studies & Snapshots
Make informed decisions based on our sector insights gathered and analyzed by our team of experts.
Serving thousands of organizations allows us to track new and emerging trends and patterns across the sector and deliver those insights directly to you. We study the capacity of organizations to achieve their goals; providing useful intelligence to improve their ability to serve their communities and collaborate with foundations, government, business, and other community-based organizations.
Compensation & Benefits
Grantseeking Fundamentals
Annual Sector Snapshots
How to Start a New Nonprofit
Thinking about starting a new nonprofit? Dive into our comprehensive guide and see what it takes to launch a new organization.
Starting a new nonprofit organization is a complex process. With the help of Public Counsel, we’ve compiled an overview of the key steps that are covered in CNM’s popular “Starting and Sustaining a New Nonprofit” seminar.
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Incorporation and Structure
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Fiscal Sponsorship
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Board Recruitment
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Obtaining Tax-exempt Status
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Ongoing Compliance
Nonprofit Job Listings
Find your next nonprofit job or fill your latest opening at Jobscoop.org
Looking for that next nonprofit job? Explore our nonprofit job board for the latest sector positions across Southern California and beyond. Have a position to fill? Post your listing on Jobscoop.org and get it noticed by the sector’s top people.
SoCal’s Premiere Nonprofit Job Database
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Nonprofit Answer Guide
Find answers to your fundamental nonprofit and social impact questions - right at your fingertips.
Easily access information you can rely on: carefully distilled, insightful, relevant, and brought to you by a knowledgeable team that helps nonprofits build capacity at every level. At the click of a mouse, get the guidance you need, complete with our latest hand-picked resources for your further online reading.
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