Foundation Center Cooperating Collection
Nonprofit Resources
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Location: Main Library - 2nd Floor
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday 9am-9pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-6pm
Sunday 1pm-6pm
Phone: 704-416-0110 |
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As a member of the Foundation Center’s nationwide network of libraries, community foundations, and related agencies, the Main Library offers free access to print and electronic resources to locate grants and grantmakers.
How Can the Non-Profit Collection Help Me?
• Provide resources for starting a nonprofit organization
• Learn the basics of grant seeking and grant making
• Gather information about grant proposals and proposal writing
• Find detailed profiles for foundations and corporate givers
• Explore additional topics related to philanthropy, volunteerism, and fundraising
Where will I find the collection?
The Non-Profit collection is located on the second floor of the Main Library. Staff members are always available to assist users with the collection during regular library hours. No appointment is necessary to use the Nonprofit collection.
Grant InformationSince 1956, the Foundation Center has been the nation's leading authority on philanthropy. They connect nonprofits and individuals with grant and grantmakers via the most comprehensive database on U.S. foundation and corporate grants available. Use the Foundation Center website to find free basic information about funders based on name, state, and zip code. Search results include organization address, telephone, contact names, assets, total giving, website, and IRS filings (form 990), when available. Website also includes free online tutorials on Foundations and Fundraising, Proposal Writing, and Nonprofit Management.
The following resources are available from public computers at select library locations:
- Foundation Directory Online (Visit Main Library or South County Regional Library to access this resource.)
The Foundation Center Online is the premier resource for locating in-depth information about grantsmakers and their grants. Includes almost one million grant opportunities from about 90,000 grantmakers. Either keyword text search all fields in this database or limit results geographically, by fields of interest, types of support, donor name, and more. Results may be sorted by total giving or total assets. Records include Profile, Grants, News/Jobs/RFPs, Publications, People and 990s, where available. Updated weekly.
- Foundation Grants to Individuals Online (Visit Main Library or South County Regional Library to access this resource).
Foundation Grants to Individuals Online, is one of the most comprehensive databases of foundations that provide a wide range of funding support for individuals for purposes, including scholarships, student loans, fellowships, program development, internships, professorships, arts and cultural projects, research, awards/grants by nomination only and general welfare. Either keyword text search or limit results by foundation name, geographically, by fields of interest, types of support, or school name. Updated weekly.
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Non-Profit Programs and Events
Introduction to Foundation Directory Online
Learn how to get started using Foundation Directory Online to find potential funders for your nonprofit.
Location: Main Library
- Virtual Village-Training Room
Date: 1/20/2009 at 2:30pm
Age Range: Adults
Contact: Lydia Towery, 704-416-0110
Introduction to applying for 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Nonprofit Status
Are you in the process of applying for nonprofit 501-C3 Tax Exempt Status with the IRS? Do you feel like you are 'lost in a maze' when you read the application? The presenter will review the IRS 1023 application line-by-line to help you maneuver through the application maze.
Location: Main Library
- Movies and Music Room
Date: 2/10/2009 at 12:15pm
Age Range: Adults
Contact: Sam Shapiro, 704-416-0252
Proposal Writing Basics
Proposal Writing Basics, an introductory overview of the process for new proposal writers, will explain the key components of a proposal to a foundation or corporation. Please email ltowery@plcmc.org or phone 704-416-0101 to register. For additional information please phone 704-416-0110
Location: Main Library
- Auditorium
Date: 2/17/2009 at 2pm
Age Range: Adults
Contact: Lydia Towery, 704-416-0110
Foundation Directory Online Basics
Learn how to effectively use the Foundation Directory Online to find potential funders for your nonprofit. Please phone 704-416-0101 or email ltowery@plcmc.org to register.
Location: Main Library
- Virtual Village-Training Room
Date: 3/24/2009 at 2:30pm
Age Range: Adults
Contact: Lydia Towery, 704-416-0110
The Foundation Center Cooperating Collection is funded by The Duke Endowment.
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