It is a searchable database of more than 1,700 items -- including books, periodicals, software, Web sites, e-mail discussion groups, videotapes, and audiotapes -- that is available exclusively to Chronicle subscribers (how to subscribe).

The database offers numerous links directly to many sources of information, along with an easy way to buy materials listed in it from online bookstores.

To use the database, please go to the special handbook search page.

If you have a resource that we should consider listing in future editions of this guide, or have other questions or comments, please send an e-mail message to editor@philanthropy.com.

The Nonprofit Handbook was compiled by Heather Joslyn and Gwen A. Williamson with assistance from Leah Kerkman, Lara McDavit, Cassie J. Moore, and Nicole Wallace.