Resources
Grantseekers
Foundation Center
The Foundation Center is the leading authority on philanthropy. Its operating library/learning center in San Francisco offers free access to information resources and educational programs and assists nonprofits.
Northern California Grantmakers
Northern California Grantmakers is an association of foundations, corporate contributions programs and other private and public grantmakers which aims to enhance the effectiveness of philanthropy and strengthen the ties between philanthropy and its stakeholders.
Nonprofit Sector
BoardSource
BoardSource is dedicated to advancing the public good by building exceptional nonprofit boards and inspiring board service. BoardSource provides knowledge and resources for nonprofit leaders through workshops, training, assessment tools, an extensive website, and a membership program.
CompassPoint
CompassPoint Nonprofit Services is a consulting, research, and training organization providing nonprofits with management tools, strategies, and resources to lead change in their communities.
Guide Star
Guide Star gathers and publicizes information about nonprofit organizations. Guidestar takes information from the organizations and combines it with material from other sources to provide a full picture for donors, funders, researchers and governing agencies.
The Harvard Family Research Project: The Evaluation Exchange
The Evaluation Exchange is a periodical focused on emerging strategies for the evaluation of policies and programs, particularly those concerning children, families and communities. The periodical promotes evaluation as a critical tool in continuous and actionable learning.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
The Stanford Social Innovation Review is a periodical focused on innovative ways to improve the world. The journal features contributions from thought leaders, educators and executives in the nonprofit and corporate social responsibility fields.
United Way: Outcome Measurement Resource Network
The Outcome Measurement Resource Network offers information, documentation and links to other resources related to the identification and measurement of outcomes. Outcomes are defined as the benefits or changes for people or populations who participate in programs.
San Francisco/California Health Data and Resources
American Community Survey (Census)
The American Community Survey is a nationwide survey designed to provide communities with a fresh look at how they are changing. It provides detailed demographic information gathered on an annual basis.
CalHospital Compare Website
This site compares more than 240 California hospitals on quality of care, patient experience, and safety measures. Ratings are based on findings from a voluntary survey covering the most common reasons for hospital admission.
California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)
CHIS is the nation's largest state health survey. A random-dial telephone survey conducted every two years on a wide range of health topics, CHIS data gives a detailed picture of the health and health care needs of California's population. The website allows users to make standard and customized searches of state and local data.
C-Stats
Created by the California Department of Public Health, California Tobacco Control Program and the Tobacco Education Clearinghouse of California (TECC), the C-STATS website provides access information on a broad range of tobacco-related indicators, from behavioral measures to local policies.
EPICenter
EPICenter provides injury data by cause and age across California to support injury prevention programs.
Health Matters in SF
This website contains data and information about community health in San Francisco and other California regions. It provides data, demographics and trackers intended to help planners, policy makers, and community members learn about issues and identify improvements.
Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) (Requires Purchase)
The Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) is a tool used by more than 90 percent of America's health plans to measure performance on important dimensions of care and service.
Healthy California 2010
This site provides data for the California version of the national Healthy People 2010 including statistics on a variety of topics including access to health care, environmental health and specific conditions in California.
Improved Perinatal Outcome Data Reports (IPODR)
The California County Profile Reports currently include a number of perinatal risk factors and outcomes at the county and ZIP code level, providing data that can be used for planning and evaluation purposes.
SF Department of Public Health
The mission of the SFDPH is to promote and protect the health of San Franciscans. The website features a knowledge sharing section which includes various health indicators and demographics, reports and issue-specific data for individual specialists.
Vital Statistics Query System
This California Department of Public Health website allows users to obtain tailored summaries and statistical reports from California's birth and death vital statistics databases.
