About UsCommunity WebLink is an online portal (an entry point to resources on the World Wide Web) that provides information on organizations, training, and funding opportunities, as well as statistical data to the nonprofit community. The purpose
is to provide efficient and effective online access to available
local nonprofit resources. One of the first portals of its kind in the nation, it links ongoing local projects (and their respective Web sites) to establish a network of available resources and information. Users are directed directly to the information they need, enabling them to compare resources quickly without having to navigate many different web sites. A unique online
resource designed to serve the region’s nonprofit community
and establish a more productive nonprofit environment; Community
WebLink maximizes the access and visibility of available information
and resources to the nonprofit community. Community WebLink is
organized by function based on how people work, rather than administratively
by organization name. [Read
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Community WebLink] Community WebLink provides links to resources for:
Our RationaleThe dissemination of knowledge about available resources, data or services among the nonprofit communities traditionally depends on word of mouth, trial and error or sporadic marketing efforts. The lack of connection among existing service organizations, projects and resources limits their efficiency, impact and results and has evolved into a problem in urban areas. In 2000, to address this problem in New Orleans, community leaders began planning how to create a “virtual” connection among these resources, which led to the creation of Community WebLink. Inaugural Partners
All partners provided in-kind and/or cash support toward this process. Staff support provided by Greater New Orleans Community Data Center. |
