Nonprofit Resources

Links to help you start and run a more effective organization.

Starting A Nonprofit

JRP may be able to provide one 1-hour consultation. During the consultation, we’ll discuss what other agencies may offer similar services, the differences between using a fiscal sponsor and starting a nonprofit, and some fundamentals of starting a nonprofit.

• Guide to Forming California Nonprofit – Public Counsel
• Center for Nonprofit Management has a resource page for starting a nonprofit.
• California Association of Nonprofits: CalNonprofits has many resources for nonprofits, including this guide to questions to consider before starting a nonprofit and steps to incorporate.
• Pasadena City College has an online course in starting a nonprofit. PCC also has a Small Business Development Center which can assist nonprofits as well.
• Incorporation Information: NOLO publishes many books and law articles, and this is a great step-by-step guide to incorporating federally and with the State of California.

Board Development

• The African American Board Leadership Institute strengthens nonprofit, public and private organizations through recruiting, preparing, and assisting with the placement of African Americans on a broad range of governing boards.
• Board Source inspires and supports excellence in nonprofit governance and board and staff leadership.
• Latinos Lead promotes more inclusive and effective civil society organizations by preparing and recruiting Latinos for nonprofit board leadership; helping nonprofit organizations to develop governing boards that reflect their constituents; and, collaborating with partners to increase ethnic diversity in nonprofit governance.

Fiscal Sponsorship

• Community Partners works with social entrepreneurs, grantmakers, and civic leaders to imagine possibilities, design solutions, and see them through to results. We provide a deep knowledge base in project development and management, familiarity with the civic landscape, and a commitment to advancing the public good.

Finance

• Nonprofit Finance Fund unlocks the potential of mission-driven organizations through tailored investments, strategic advice and accessible insights.
• Pasadena Community Foundation serves as a leader, catalyst, and resource for philanthropy in order to improve the lives of people in the greater Pasadena area, now and for future generations.

Fund Development

• Pasadena Philanthropy Library includes a database of foundations and resources covers all areas of nonprofit management, including board development, fundraising, budgeting and more. Located at La Pintoresca Branch Library, 1355 North Raymond Avenue, in Pasadena.
• Pasadena area restaurants that offer fundraising/giveback events.
  • BJs
  • Blaze Pizza
  • California Pizza Kitchen
  • Canoe House
  • Chipotle
  • Chronic Tacos
  • Daphnes
  • DogHaus
  • El Portal
  • Habit Burger Grill
  • Handels Ice Cream
  • Kabuki
  • Lemonade
  • Monecito Farms
  • Panda Express
  • Slaters5050
  • Twoheys
  • Urbane Cafe

Leadership Support

• Annenberg Alchemy is a free capacity building and leadership development program designed to assist small to midsize Los Angeles-based nonprofit organizations and their leaders.
• California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofits) is a statewide membership organization that brings nonprofits together to advocate for the communities we serve. Their free resources include Nonprofit Insurance Services, Nonprofit Compliance Checklist, and many great resources for members.
• Center for Nonprofit Management fosters thriving communities in Southern California by ensuring that nonprofit leaders and organizations have the knowledge, skills, and resources to fulfill their mission.
• Executive Service Corps is a leading nonprofit provider of high-impact, affordable management development services to other nonprofits in Southern California.
• The Riordan Leadership Institute is an educational program under the Southern California Leadership Network whose mission is to develop and cultivate business professionals for lifelong service in the nonprofit community.

San Gabriel Valley Resources

• Day One Community Directory: This directory is intended to help connect residents across the San Gabriel Valley with resources in their local communities and enhance the health and wellness of our communities.

Volunteers

• L.A. Works INCREASES volunteer participation throughout greater Los Angeles, PROVIDES nonprofit partners with access to labor and EDUCATES about broader social issues.

• CatchAFire We are a network of volunteers, nonprofits, and funders working together to solve urgent problems and lift up communities.

• Taproot Foundation leads, mobilizes and engages professionals in pro bono service that drives social change.
• Volunteer Center of San Gabriel Valley connects volunteers and their abilities to serve in the community by identifying needs, creating programs, volunteer opportunities, recruiting and placing volunteers in the San Gabriel Valley.