Mockingbird Analytics has a library of free and affordable resources for nonprofits and social good organizations. We are constantly updating this space to fulfill our mission of helping organizations grow and innovate in their communities.

Looking for resources specific to your nonprofit stage? Take our nonprofit assessment quiz to assess the current stage of your organization and help you grow.

Capacity-Building Resources For Nonprofits

SELF-PACED LEARNING

DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES

Self-Paced Learning

Need a flexible educational tool to support your nonprofit growth? Our self-paced learning modules are designed to provide new and emerging nonprofit leaders with the flexibility to learn at your own pace. Dive into topics relevant to nonprofit management and fundraising.

We help new nonprofit leaders understand how grants work, the information you need to collect before you submit, the main components of a grant, and help you organize your information so you can make the process easier.

Grant’s Anatomy: Grantwriting 101

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Introduction to Nonprofit Management

This course covers everything you need to know before starting a nonprofit, including what a nonprofit is, the differences between the nonprofit and for-profit model, legal and accounting requirements, fundraising, and much more to help you decide if starting a nonprofit is the right decision for you.

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This self-paced course guides you through the process of creating your strategic plan and helps you make your goals clear. We provide the additional tools you will need to implement your plan throughout the year.

Strategic Planning Toolkit

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Access our library of resources including templates, checklists, and guides designed for nonprofit organizations to streamline your operations and enhance your effectiveness.

Downloadable Resources

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Your to-go checklist to help you assess your organization's readiness for grant applications

Pre-Grant Checklist

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Your to-go guide on how to create an effective operating budget

Budgeting Best Practices for Nonprofits

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Your to-go checklist for the perfect annual report. Check out some of our client’s reports.

Annual Report Checklist

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Storytelling Guide for Fundraising

Discover the key elements of effective storytelling for fundraising.

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A reading list curated for those who want to make the world a better place.

The Nonprofit Canon

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Your to-go checklist on how to select the right database for your nonprofit.

Nonprofit Database Checklist


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Nonprofit Blog

We stay on top of pressing questions and industry trends to bring you fresh takes on growing and scaling the impact of your work. Our team of experts and guest contributors share valuable content on a wide range of topics, including fundraising strategies, impact measurement, and organizational development.

Is there a topic you want us to learn more about? Let us know.

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