12. Additional Resources for Charities and Donors

Attorney General
1-800-222-4444. See also the "FAQ on Illegal Gambling."

"A Guide for Colorado Nonprofit Organizations," First Ed. (Karen E. Leaffer ed., CLE in Colo., Inc. Supp. 2011).
A comprehensive practitioners guide for attorneys advising and representing nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations.

Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission tips for avoiding charity scams and information about specific types of charity fraud.

Internal Revenue Service
Federal tax information for charities and other nonprofits. How to maintain your tax-exempt status, how to determine if a charity is tax-exempt, etc.

Foundation Center
Excellent source of data on private foundations and public charities, including images of Forms 990 filed with the IRS (look for the “990 Finder”).

GuideStar
Good source of nonprofit data, including images of Forms 990 filed with the IRS.

Ministry Watch
MinistryWatch.com is the online database component of Wall Watchers that profiles and reports on faith-based charities.

Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability
ECFA is an accreditation agency dedicated to helping Christian ministries earn the public’s trust through adherence to Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship.

Association of Fundraising Professionals, Code of Ethical Principles and Standards
Fosters the development and growth of fundraising professionals and the profession, promotes high ethical behavior in the fundraising profession and works to preserve and enhance philanthropy and volunteerism.

Independent Sector
An organization that provides nonprofits with educational resources, leadership development training, and public advocacy resources for the nonprofit sector.

National Council of Nonprofits
A network of State Nonprofit Associations and 25,000-plus members.

Board Source
BoardSource is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides tools and training for building exceptional nonprofit boards.

Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Formerly Chamber Nonprofit Partnership.

Colorado Association of Funders
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization advancing philanthropy in Colorado. Consists of a network of private foundations, community foundations, family foundations, corporate funders, federated funds and workplace giving programs.

Colorado Nonprofit Association
"Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence in Colorado."

Colorado Nonprofit Development Center
Fiscal sponsorship expertise.

Metro Volunteers
A leading source in Denver for volunteer engagement, volunteer leadership training and volunteer advocacy.

Council on Foundations
A national nonprofit association of grantmaking foundations and corporations and a leading advocate for philanthropy.

National Association of State Charity Officials (NASCO)
Association of government charity regulators.

Urban Institute, Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy
Conducts and disseminates research on the role and impact of nonprofit organizations and philanthropy. Includes the National Center for Charitable Statistics.

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