General NonProfit Resources
The NonProfit Times bills itself as “The Leading Business Publication for Nonprofit Management” and they provide numerous services and resources to the nonprofit community.They also have a number of newsletters on various nonprofit topics.
Project Action provides services and resources to nonprofits who transport people with disabilities. They offer technical assistance, training courses, and a large library of free manuals and handbooks.
The California Disability Community Action Network tracks legislation and budget proposals that may impact seniors, the disabled and low income families. Their analysis is accurate and insightful, and they send alerts on important legislative issues. This resource can keep you in touch with what’s going on at the capital and how you and your agency can get involved.
The Internal Revenue Service offers a plethora of helpful tax information for chariites and other nonprofits including an Exempt Employer’s Toolkit and an EO Newsletter.
TechSoup offers popular computer software like Microsoft and Adobe products to nonprofit agencies at greatly reduced prices. They also offer training services, technology forums, and recycled hardware.
Energize, Inc. has resources for agencies that rely on volunteers
California Chamber of Commerce offers a number of human resources publications and information.
Calif. Association of Area Agencies on Aging - Organization of Area Agencies on Aging
California Association for Adult Day Services - Association for adult day services
Protection & Advocacy, Inc. - resource for ADA including assistance, compliance & legal info
Department of Developmental Services - oversees Regional Centers & Developmental Centers
Risk Management
Nonprofit Risk Management Center provides risk management assistance and resources for community-serving nonprofit organizations. Many articles and tutorials.
Risk Management Magazine offers articles and services related to risk control.
Risk Management Resource Center - a collection of risk and capital management-related documents and research materials.
Workplace Safety
California Workers' Compensation Institute is a private, nonprofit organization of insurers and self-insured employers conducting and communicating research and analysis to improve the operation of the California workers' compensation system.
National Safety Council is a membership
organization with resources on safety, health and environmental topics, training,
products, publications, news, and more.
California Department of Industrial Relations provides information on labor law, Cal/OSHA, Workers's Comp, et.
California Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) monitors the administration of workers' compensation claims, and provides administrative and judicial services to assist in resolving disputes that arise in connection with claims for workers' compensation benefits.
U.S. Dept. of Labor - Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) - compliance, laws & regulations, enforcement, resources.
Transportation Related
California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CalACT) is the largest state transit association in the United States, with nearly 300 members dedicated to promoting professional excellence, stimulating ideas and advocating for effective community transportation
California Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) helps make the professional lives of rural transportation providers easier by being the in-state outlet for technical and training materials produced by the National RTAP, and supplementing their program with California-specific technical assistance, management workshops, peer networking and scholarship assistance.
Community Transportation Association includes federal and legislative updates, magazine, employment opportunities, current programs and articles.
California Dept of Motor Vehicles (DMV) - information and publications for drivers and vehicle owners
California Dept of Transportation (Caltrans)
California Transportation Commission - Funding/programming for trans projects
California Transit Association - Organization of public transit operators
AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety - traffic safety resources and information
NAFA Fleet Management Association is a professional society serving the needs of members who manage fleets of automobiles, SUVs, trucks and vans
2008 California Vehicle Code -- online version
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is an independent, nonprofit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to reducing the losses — deaths, injuries, and property damage — from crashes on the nation's highways.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides information to prevent and reduce vehicle-related crashes
Other Resources
California State Senate
California State Assembly
Bill Tracking (California Legislature) - State Legislature bill tracking service
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