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: 704-416-0128
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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
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 704-416-0128.
Location: Main Library
- Auditorium
Date: 2/16/2010 at 2pm
Age Range: Adults
Contact: Lydia Towery, 704-416-0128
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
- Job Center-Training Room
Date: 3/16/2010 at 2:30pm
Age Range: Adults
Contact: Lydia Towery, 704-416-0128
Guide to the Resources on the Foundation Center's Web Site
Join Foundation Center's Coordinator of Cooperating Collections, Kief Schladweiler, in Charlotte as he gives us a guided tour of the wealth of FREE resources, training, and research content on the Foundation Center's Website.
Location: Main Library
- Auditorium
Date: 3/17/2010 at 2pm
Age Range: Adults
Contact: Lydia Towery, 704-416-0128
Introduction to Fundraising Planning
Introduction to Fundraising Planning will help nonprofits set priorities, increase board involvement, assist in diversifying nonprofit fundraising vehicles, and limit crisis fundraising.
Location: Main Library
- Auditorium
Date: 4/20/2010 at 2pm
Age Range: Adults
Contact: Lydia Towery, 704-416-0128
The Foundation Center Cooperating Collection is funded by The Duke Endowment.
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