NONPROFIT &
GRANT RESOURCES
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Workshop Calendar |
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Grant Writing Software and Instructional Resources
(Software, DVDs, Online) |
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Foundation Center Resources (Tutorials,
Databases, Collections) |
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Web Resources
(Training Resources, Federal Grants, Starting a Nonprofit, Links) |
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Additional Web Resources
(IRS, Regulatory Sites, Statistics) |
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2008
FALL NONPROFIT SERIES |
Grant Writing Software and Instructional
Resources
(Central Library only)
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| Software |
Grantwriting Software: Through a series of questions and
examples, this Research Associates instructional CD leads you
through the process of reviewing a Request for Proposal (RFP) or
grant application and assembling all the components needed for a
grant proposal. Available at the central library computer lab.
In-Library Use Only
Finding Funding
Templates: Includes selected sample documents designed to help
you produce a successful grant application. Selected sample
documents: bios, budget, checklist, evaluation, foundation leads,
government leads, joint ventures, letters, bylaws, model grant
proposal, and much more.
In-Library Use Only
The "How To" Grants Manual
Worksheets: These electronic worksheets supplement to the 5th
Edition of The “How To” Grants Manual. The worksheets and exhibits
have been selected by the author. Over 35 worksheets are provided
covering all fundraising and grant proposal development topics.
In-Library Use Only
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| DVDs |
Introduction to Grantwriting:
This is a
four-hour workshop for beginning grantwriters based on Research
Associates’ one-day Introduction to Grantwriting workshop. It covers
topics such as finding grants, conducting needs assessments,
developing program strategies and budgets, and writing proposals.
Research Associates, 2005.
In-Library Use Only
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The Grantwriter's Start-Up Kit:
You will learn about the key
elements of a winning proposal and gain invaluable insights from
professionals in the field. The presenters draw from their extensive
knowledge and experience in grantwriting and grantmaking to offer
direct and succinct advice. They share wisdom not only from those
who write proposals, but also from the foundations that approve the
proposals. Includes A Beginner's Guide to Grant Proposals workbook.
Jossey-Bass, 2000. In-Library
Use Only
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The Tapestry of an Ultimate Ask:
(Led by Paul V. Edwards - 3 DVD set- 321 Minutes) This has been
called the most important DVD ever produced on making an ask and
securing a gift. What makes the minutes race by is that Paul is
inspirational, provocative, motivating, and exciting. And he's
funny, too! He is a superb presenter and coach—as good as they come.
In this set of three videos, there's nothing left out, nothing
missed, nothing left to question. It provides a certain path to an
ultimate ask. Here's what Paul does. He takes you through all the
intricate steps of understanding your prospect—getting inside their
head and heart. He reveals the actions necessary to motivate, and
explains the factors that transform a prospect into a donor. There's
a "can't miss" guide for turning a no into a gift. And Paul gives
you tips and suggestions that will make the words and presentations
your own. There's more, so much more: overcoming objections,
listening to what the prospect isn't saying, and how to prepare the
strategy for a successful ask. Paul's credentials are impeccable. He
is regarded as one of the most effective coaches in the field and
has provided training for the nation's leading institutions.
Institute for Giving, 2005.
In-Library Use Only
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| Online |
GuideStar Premium:
Database providing comprehensive data on more
than 1.5 million nonprofit organizations in the United States.
Contains financial disclosure forms (990's) filed by charities with
the IRS. In-Library Use
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Connecticut Grantmakers Online:
Users can search the database of more
than 1,500 Connecticut foundations and corporate grantmakers using
up to nine criteria. The database includes detailed grantmaker
profiles with information on a funder's giving priorities,
application procedures, finances, contacts, sample grants and more.
In-Library Use Only |
Foundation Center Resources
The Hartford Public Library is a
Cooperating Collection of the New York based
Foundation Center, the
nation's leading authority on institutional philanthropy. The
Foundation Center is an independent nonprofit service organization.
Its mission is to foster public understanding of institutional
philanthropy by collecting, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating
information on foundations, corporate giving, and related subjects.
One way the Center accomplishes its mission is by coordinating a
nationwide network of over 200 Cooperating Collections that offer
local library access to a core collection of Center materials. The
Hartford Public Library supplements this core collection through
carefully selected materials that address specific needs of local
nonprofit and faith-based organizations.
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Tutorials |
Online Training Courses
Classroom Training Courses
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Electronic
Databases |
The central library
provides free unlimited access to
The Foundation Directory Online
Platinum. This online
database — nearly 80,000
funders in all —offers
extensive program details for 1,500+ leading foundations; detailed
application guidelines for 7,200+ foundations; and sponsoring
company information for corporate givers. This service also
includes a searchable file of more than half a million grants. The
Trustees, Officers, and Donors search field and its corresponding
index allow users to search among over 350,000 trustee , officer and
donor names.
In-Library Use Only
Foundation Grants to Individuals:
Now you can quickly search through
detailed descriptions of more than 6,000 foundation programs that
fund students, artists, researchers, and other individual
grantseekers. This unique online database —the only one devoted
exclusively to the needs of individuals— is convenient and easy to
use! Within seconds you can generate your own list of prospective
funders.
In-Library Use Only
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Core List of Print Publications for
Cooperating Collections |
Board Member’s Book (2003)
The Foundation Center’s Guide to Proposal Writing
(2007)
The Foundation Center’s Guide to Winning Proposals
(2003)
The Foundation Center’s Guide to Winning Proposals
II (2005)
The Foundation Directory (2007)
The Foundation Directory, Part 2 (2007)
The Foundation Directory Supplement (2007)
Foundation Fundamentals (2007)
Foundation Grants to Individuals (2007)
Foundations Today Series
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Foundation Giving Trends
(2007)
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Foundation Growth and Giving
Estimates
(2007)
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Foundation Yearbook
(2007)
Guide to Funding for International and Foreign
Programs (2006)
Guide to U.S. Foundations, Their Trustees, Officers,
and Donors (2007)
National Directory of Corporate Giving (2007)
Securing Your Organization’s Future (2001) |
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Web Resources
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Grant Writing & Nonprofit Management
Training Resources |
Manchester Community College - Continuing Education:
Grant Writing & Nonprofit Management
The
Grantsmanship Center
University of Connecticut -
Connecticut Social Sector Development Initiative
Grants.gov -
Training materials
ProposalWriter.com -
Grantwriting Resources
CFDA -
Developing and Writing Grant Proposals
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Federal Grants |
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Starting a Nonprofit |
The
Connecticut Urban Legal Initiative, Inc. CULI and The Nonprofit
Pro Bono Initiative NPBI are here to help. If you are an existing
nonprofit organization or a group seeking to establish yourself as a
nonprofit, and you need some non-litigation legal assistance, you
should contact us to see whether we can provide that legal advice.
CULI can assist primarily urban clients across Connecticut, and will
normally assign a law student to work with a CULI staff attorney to
help you through your legal challenges. NPBI can assist clients
throughout the greater Hartford area and in communities where the
volunteer lawyers live. NPBI will assign a volunteer lawyer from a
local partner corporation or law firm to work with you to solve your
legal problem. Contact us at (860) 570-5401 to see whether we can
meet your legal needs, and whether you are eligible for that help.
How to Start a Nonprofit (Connecticut Association of Nonprofits)
Starting
a nonprofit organization
(Center for Nonprofit Excellence)
Initial Filings for Connecticut Nonprofit Organizations (Hewitt
& Associates)
Starting a Nonprofit (The
Pro Bono Partnership)
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Nonprofit and Grant Seeking Web Links |
Alliance for Nonprofit
Management
The Alliance for Nonprofit Management is the professional
association of individuals and organizations devoted to improving
the management and governance capacity of nonprofits - to assist
nonprofits in fulfilling their mission.
American Institute of
Philanthropy
The American Institute of Philanthropy (AIP) is a nationally
prominent charity watchdog service whose purpose is to help donors
make informed giving decisions.
Boardsource
BoardSource increases the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations
by strengthening boards of directors.
Business Plan
Nonprofit Incorporating - The Business Plan, by Donald A Griesmann, Esq. This article has been
prepared to give guidance to people who are considering starting a
not-for-profit corporation.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Online version of "The Newspaper of
the Nonprofit World."
Community
Resource Center
For
questions from individuals on fiscal sponsorship, refer to "Not
a Nonprofit? When to Use a Fiscal Sponsor.
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy
Primary resource for networking, news and information on
grantmaking and philanthropy in Connecticut.
Council Online
Created by the Council on Foundations in Washington D.C., this
site gives links to grantmakers, non-profits, and other
resources. It also has links to key legislation.
Idealist
This site compiles resources available on the Internet and
arranges them by topic and geographic location. The non-profit
directory can be searched by keyword. The site also includes
tools for non-profits and links to appropriate tax forms (Adobe
Acrobat required for the tax forms).
Use this link for information on
achieving 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status for your nonprofit
organization.
National Center for Nonprofit Enterprise
Provides access to a
knowledge base of information on different aspects of social
enterprise and economic sustainability for nonprofits,
including articles, tools, and links to web sites of
interest
National Grants
Management Association
NGMA is a non-profit organization of professionals and does
not award grants.
NonprofitCenters Network
This is the national nonprofit membership organization for
multi-tenant nonprofit centers. Their website has a national
database of locations that offer space to nonprofits.
Nonprofit Online News
A publication of the Gilbert Center.
Nonprofit Resource Center
With the most comprehensive list of links
to websites of interest to nonprofits, you can find
virtually everything you need to know about how to form,
manage and maintain a nonprofit organization.
This site publishes a few
lead articles from each print issue and lists the titles
and authors of the other articles in the issue. Free
subscriptions are offered to full time U.S. nonprofit
executives.
According to their
Mission Statement, "PNN delivers news,
information, and resources to all segments of
the nonprofit world in order to help them better
achieve their goals."
This publication and
organization is geared to those who give money
rather than those who seek it.
The site has an
archive of some articles. Includes information
that may be useful to those who want to give
planned gifts and to nonprofits that want to
pursue planned gifts.
School Grants
Grant opportunities for K-12
educators with links to current
grant news and education resources.
Venture Capital
An excellent site from a Cooperating
Collection library, this collection
of venture philanthropy web sites is
available on the web site of the
Dauphin County Library System’s East
Shore Area Library.
Info
on how faith-based organizations
can compete to provide
government or privately-funded
services.
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