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Simply Analytics

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SimplyAnalytics is a mapping, analytics, and data visualization application that makes it easy for anyone to create interactive maps and reports using thousands of demographic, business, and marketing variables. Use the database as a guest or create an account to save your projects. Recommended for use with laptops and desktop computers.
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PPLD ONLINE LEARNING DATABASES

The Pikes Peak Library District subscribes to a variety of databases. The resources listed below can be accessible from anywhere you have internet access as long as you have a library card that begins with "4" and know your PIN number.

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Previously known as Learn on Demand, Custom Guide provides training courses on various Windows, iOs, and Microsoft Office versions. Once you have signed in, it will keep track of your progress on each course. Each unit is self-contained, so if you do not have Word 2013 on your computer, you can still run the Custom Guide program. It tracks what sessions you have completed. Once you select your topic, it will then show you how many sections are in that topic.
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Previously called Lynda.com, LinkedIn Learning offers training on a variety of business, creative and technology topics. You can learn skills from knitting to marketing, to Photoshop. It offers both video and course trainings. There is also an app that you can download and log into with your library card and pin number.

Online Resourcces

The resources listed below are free, open to anyone with internet access. The list is sorted in order of importance. GrantSpace and BoardSource are premier resources, followed by others that offer unique nonprofit topics.

BoardSource
BoardSource is the premier location for any nonprofit management and board training needs. There is fee to join; it does offer workshops and trainings, with member discounts. In their learning center, they offer community resources that can be downloaded for free, regardless of membership. Topics include board basics, performance, etc. You can also subscribe to their e-newsletter for free.
Bridgespan Group, The
Is a nonprofit advisor and resource for mission-driven organizations and philanthropists. Several of their publications can be downloaded for free, which include hiring toolkit, board management, and transitioning from for-profit to nonprofit. It offers articles and videos under philanthropic advice on topics such as collaborating with nonprofits to measuring success. They have a free e-newsletter.
Candid Learning
Candid Learning is the educational arm of Candid (previously known as Foundation Center). It provides document examples on a variety of nonprofit forms, such as budgets and letters of intent. It offers both free and fee-based webinars. It is a best bet for anyone starting out in the nonprofit world.
Glasspockets
Created by the Foundation Center to promote transparency to the world of philanthropy. Information provided voluntarily by the foundations and provides insight into their grant making activities. Information includes their grant making process, mission statement, audited financials, and board of directors.
IssueLab
Is published by the Foundation Center, and offers access to research, white papers,and articles on a variety of social sector topics for free. It has an e-newsletter you can subscribe to. It also allows you to search and save articles of interest.
National Council of Nonprofits
The National Council of Nonprofits (Council of Nonprofits) is a trusted resource and advocate for America’s charitable nonprofits. They identify emerging trends, share proven practices, and promote solutions that benefit charitable nonprofits and the communities they serve. There is a fee for membership. They provide Tools and Resources on a variety of nonprofit topics, from starting a nonprofit to ethics that can be read for free. They offer a blog that does not require membership.
Nonprofit Learning Lab, The
Is a national organization, located in Denver, that connects, supports, and develops individuals seeking to lead the nonprofit sector. There is a membership fee, but offers activity sheets that can be downloaded for free on topics such as developing a case statement, fundraising plan, and donor prospect. It does have a free e-newsletter.
Nonprofit Risk Management
Offers a variety of resources on risk management for nonprofits for free. They do offer more in-depth consulting for a fee, but their free tools are enough to get you started thinking about your nonprofits risk and how to assess it.