SEMINARS Passia Seminar 1999 Media and Communication Skills

 

 

Selected PASSIA

Internet Resources

 

 

 

 

http://civnet.org/index.html

International resources for Civic Education and Civil Society; includes articles, documents, teaching material and links.

 

 

http://www.pactworld.org/toolbox.html

Everything on civil society: understanding the concept; CSOs and government; financing and man­aging CSOs; networking; advocacy; Human Resource Development; democracy; resources, and tool boxes.

 

 

http://www.civicus.org/net.html

International alliance dedicated to strengthening citizen action and civil society throughout the world.

 

 

http://www.cpn.org/cpn.html

The Civic Practices Network site with its tools section, including a ‘Civic Dictionary on the Models and Techniques of Democratic Practices and Civic Work’; full-text manuals and guides for civic work; and course syllabi focussing on democratic issues.

 

 

http://solar.rtd.utk.edu/~ccsi/ccsihome.html

Site of the Center for Civil Society International that supports the develop­ment of civil society with a focus on Russia and Central/Eastern Europe.

 

 

http://www.ned.org/page_3/ICDS/articles.html

Online version of the Civil Society – Democratization in the Arab World magazine from the Ibn Khaldoun Center for Development Studies, Cairo.

 

 

http://nt1.ids.ac.uk/eldis/hot/civsoc.htm

Major research documents, articles, websites and organizations dealing with the issues of civil society.

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.not-for-profit.org/

Comprehensive directory of links and material on fundraising, philanthropy; volunteers, human resources, advocacy, PR, management consult­ants; publications; research and policy studies.

 

 

http://www-personal.si.umich.edu/~nesbeitt/nonprofits/ nonprofits.html

Information and resources on nonprofit organizations, including Funding, Management, Technology, Philanthropy, and Volunteers.

 

http://www.mapnp.org/

The Nonprofit Managers' Library: materials and links on topics such as Administration; Boards; Chief Executive; Communication Skills; Eth­ics for Managers; Finances; Fundraising/Grant Writing; Mar­keting/PR; Training & Develop­ment; Management & Leadership; Personnel; Program Evaluation; Strategic Planning; Qual­ity Management; Volunteer Management.

 

 

http://ctb.lsi.ukans.edu/

Community toolbox with over 3000 pages in over 100 sections of how-to materials related to community development issues.

 

 

http://www.envirolink.org/connect/tools/

Toolbox for activists covering subjects such as Recruiting People, Running a Meeting, Fundraising, Writing Letters to the Editor, Using the Media, Planning an Event, and Lobbying.

 

 

http://www.nonprofit-info.org/npofaq/

Links to all kinds of resources on issues such as Starting a Nonprofit Organi­zation, Board and Management; Volunteerism; Computing and Internet for Nonprofits; Marketing; Fundraising; Education and Training Resources.

 

 

http://www.clark.net/pub/pwalker/subject.html

Detailed nonprofit resources catalogue; subject listings include: Fundrais­ing and Giving; Accounting; Administration; Community Development; Meeting Planning; Policy Development; Volunteerism/Activism; Human Services.

 

 

http://www.idealist.org/

Huge database of publications, material and links related to on NGOs (e.g., how to start and manage NGOs; financial management; foundations; fundraising; govern­ment relations; lobbying; and public relations).

 

 

http://www.tmcenter.org/library/Links.html

Extensive list of links and resources for Nonprofit Organizations.

 

 

http://www.supportcenter.org/sf/resources/index.html

Links and material for nonprofit management and development. See especially the Nonprofit GENIE and its ‘Answer’ section to FAQ’s.

 

 

http://www.clearinghouse.net/cgi-bin/chadmin/viewcat/Business___ Employment/human_resources/non_profit_organizations?kywd++

Links to guides on fundraising, nonprofit organizations, and public services.

 

 

http://www.cybervpm.com/resource.htm

Volunteer Program Management Resources.

 

 

http://comnet.org/net/net.html

Gateway to sites for the nonprofit community, organized by topics such as education, government, grants & funding, health care services, human services, and political activism.

 

 

http://www.charityvillage.com/cvhome.html

Supersite for the nonprofit sector with many links to news, jobs, information and resources for executives, staffers, donors, and volunteers.

 

 

 

 

http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd.html

Website for human development resources, including online articles, training guides, and links.

 

 

http://www.nbs.ntu.ac.uk/staff/lyerj/list/hrpub.htm

Internet publications on Human Resource Management.

 

 

http://www.tcm.com/trdev/

Training & Development Resource Center for Human Resources.

 

 

http://www.astd.org/

Information, tools, articles and links related to training, performance, evaluation, etc.

 

 

http://www.escape.ca/~rbacal/articles.htm

Online articles on nonprofit management problems and solutions; sub-headings include: Training, Development, Learning and Human Resources; Defusing Hostility and Cooperative Communication; Team Development.

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.benton.org/Practice/Toolkit/

Tools to help nonprofits make effective use of communications and infor­ma­tion technologies; includes guides on how to publicize online efforts.

 

 

http://www.uwex.edu/li/links_marketing.html

Links of the Learning Institute.

 

 

http://www.csc.org/stratcommtrainint.html

Online training program with a dynamic, in-depth approach that provides a unique conceptual understanding as well as the practical skills needed to develop and implement a communications plan.

 

 

http://www.chevron.com/community/other/pub-relations/ index.html

Public relations tips and tools for non-profit organizations, including how to develop a public-relations plan and how to work with the news media. The site also provides sample press releases, public-service announcements, publicity flyers, and thank-you notes.

 

 

http://www.netaction.org/training/

Online training course with links to many sites on internet-based PR, fundraising, advocacy and other publicity and activism tools.

 

 

http://www.abacon.com/pubspeak/

Website with tips on public speaking and preparing speeches.

 

 

http://www.chevron.com/community/other/pub-relations/index.html

Webpage with tips on profitable public relations for nonprofit organizations; includes case studies and samples (e.g., news releases, announcements)

 

 

http://www.coyotecom.com/consult.html

Website devoted to effectively enhance the communications activities, of non-profit organizations, including marketing, public relations, general com­munications management, etc.

 

 

http://www.smartbiz.com/sbs/cats/comm.htm

Articles, checklists, ‘how-to’ tips, etc., on communications (effective writing, presentations, etc.). See www.smartbiz.com/sbs/cats/material.html for how to prepare material (brochures, etc.), and www.smartbiz.com/sbs/ cats/pr.html for public relations issues (e.g., press kits, working with the press, writing press materials, etc.)

 

 

http://www.igc.org/igc/help/www/epub.html

A range of electronic publishing services to help organizations disseminate information. The guide outlines the various services, how and why to use them, and provides basic instructions as well as communication tools.

 

 

http://www.kumc.edu/SAH/OTEd/jradel/effective.html

Site focussing on effective presentations – written and spoken - with many related links.

 

 

http://www.mapnp.org/library/mrktng/org_cmm.htm

Practical suggestions on how to ensure sufficient communications within nonprofits and with their external stakeholders. Chapters include communi­cation problems, key principles for effective communications).

 

 

http://www.sonic.net/~jill/resource.html#PR1

Tools and guidelines for successful public relations campaigns and devel­opment of press related materials.

 

 

http://www.strategiccomm.com/

Website devoted to strategic communications. For tips, checklists, and articles click ‘Resource’.

 

 

http://www.impulse-research.com/impulse/resource.html

Large lists of links to public relations online resources and organizations.

 

 

http://www.2020vision.org/press.html

Tips on how to use the media effectively.

 

 

http://www.coopcomm.org/w7a1toc.htm

Full text online version of a workbook and reader on cooperative communication skills (downloadable version available)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.uwex.edu/li/links_fund.html

Numerous links to websites focussing on fundraising and grant writing issues and tips.

 

 

http://www.fundsnetservices.com/main.htm

Lots of resources on funding, grant writing, nonprofits, research and educational resources.

 

 

http://www.fundraising.co.uk/

Everything on fundraising: information, links, strategies, agencies, etc.

 

 

http://philanthropy.com/free/resources/fresources.htm

Internet fundraising resources compiled by the Chronicle of Philanthropy.

 

 

http://fdncenter.org/

Includes an online library – see http://fdncenter.org/onlib/onlib.html - with links to Nonprofit Resources; Material on Grant Seeking; a Guide to Funding Research and Resources; a Proposal Writing Course; Literature on the Nonprofit Sector; and Common Grant Application Forms.

 

 

http://www.iknow.org/Fundraising.html#costs

Great list of tips and links to fundraising and grantwriting sources.

 

 

http://www.philanthropysearch.com/fundraising.html

Comprehensive and annotated list of links to fundraising sources on the internet.