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Foundation Center
The Foundation Center's mission is to strengthen the nonprofit sector by
advancing knowledge about U.S. philanthropy. Founded in 1956, the Center is the nation's leading authority on
philanthropy and is dedicated to serving grantseekers, grantmakers,
researchers, policymakers, the media, and the general public. Many
Foundation Center resources, including the FC-Search computerized index of
foundations, are available to use for free at the
Grants Resource
Center of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
GuideStar
A comprehensive database of nonprofits and foundations. Brief profiles and
full copies of IRS Form 990's are available for free. Many other services
are available for a fee or by subscription.
The Grantsmanship Center Inc. (TGCI)
For more than 30 years, TGCI has been the world's leading source of
grantsmanship training and grant information. First offered in 1972 and continuously updated, TGCI’s Grantsmanship
Training Program covers all aspects of researching grants, writing grant
proposals and negotiating with funding sources. More than 100,000 nonprofit
and government personnel have attended this rigorous 5-day workshop.
Best Search Tools Chart
A great summary of Internet research sites (Google, Yahoo, etc.). Identifies
search commands available for each resource.
Community Resource Center (CRC)
Since 1986, the CRC has placed millions of dollars of donated goods with
area nonprofits. Hundreds of charitable nonprofit organizations belong to
the CRC. By saving nonprofits significant operating and capital expenses,
the CRC is able to directly impact the bottom line of an agency, thus
allowing it more money to serve its targeted audience. By working with
businesses, the CRC is able to save them warehousing and disposal fees, and
to help them make a positive impact on their community.
Mal Warwick and Associates
Commercial site focused on direct-mail fundraising, major gifts, and
internet campaigns.
Grants for Individuals
This compilation focuses primarily on funding opportunities for individuals,
such as financial aid or scholarships for students, rather than funding for
nonprofit organizations.
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