What is the Nonprofit Resource Center?
A collection of information and tools to help grantseekers find funds and to help nonprofits grow into vital community organizations.
We are a Cooperating Collection of the Foundation Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to collecting, organizing and disseminating information that connects nonprofits and grantmakers.
Where is the Center?
We are located in the Bellingham Public Library, Central Library, 210 Central Avenue, Bellingham, Washington. The collection is located on the main floor in the Reference area.
We are open regular library hours.
How can the Center help me?
We help grantseekers and nonprofits in three ways: Classes, Tools and Resources.
FINDING FUNDERS CLASS
Looking for grants for you nonprofit? Attend a free Finding Funders class. You will receive hands-on practice on using the Foundation Directory Online.
Class is held at the Central Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Avenue. Registration is required. Please contact Deborah Brewer at (360)778-7210 or email dbrewer@cob.org.
2012 Finding Funders Class Schedule
All sessions are from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
January 26, February 23, March 22, April 26, May 17, September 20, October
18, November 15
Can't make a scheduled class? You can arrange a free 45 minute, hands-on tutorial on how to use the Foundation Directory Online. Please contact Deborah Brewer at (360)778-7210 or email dbrewer@cob.org.
Free in-library access to databases:
Foundation Directory Online Professional
enables you to find funding for your nonprofit by searching a database
of 100,000 profiled rantmakers. For a free half-hour, hands-on tutorial
to learn how to use this database, please contact Deborah Brewer at
(360) 778-7210 or dbrewer@cob.org
Funded by a grant from the Whatcom Community Foundation
Foundation Grants to Individuals Online
is a searchable database focusing on education, scholarships and
research grants for individuals.
Funded by a grant from the Whatcom Community Foundation
Philanthropy in/sight
Philanthropy In/Sight® is an interactive mapping tool which combines the Foundation
Center's data on grantmakers and their grants with familiar Google maps. Users can
create maps that reveal patterns of giving and funding relationships and also overlay
grant data with their choice of over 150 demographic, socio-economic, and other data sets
to create compelling visual portraits showing where philanthropy has made an impact and
where opportunities exist to fill critical needs.
Funded by a grant from the Whatcom Community Foundation
Free in-library access to websites:
The Library offers 28 public access Internet stations and free wireless
Internet access.
The Center holds a collection of books and DVDs you can check out and reference items you can consult in the library.
Our collection contains materials on these subject areas:
Reference items for in-library use
Where else can I find information?
In addition to providing two searchable databases of grantmaker information, the Foundation Center's website has a wide variety of information, free orientation sessions, training courses, online tutorials and webinars that will help you learn about foundations, fundraising, proposal writing and how to manage your nonprofit.
A public charitable organization created to enrich the quality of life for all residents of Whatcom County. They are both a grantmaker and a vehicle for donors to accomplish their philanthropic dreams.
The Council builds the capacity of the not-for-profit sector by providing the following: networking and training opportunities for nonprofit staff, board members and volunteers; linking nonprofit organizations with each other and the wider community through the WCN website weekly eNews, and Nonprofit Community Calendar. The Council advocates for the county's nonprofit sector and promotes the economic and social contributions nonprofit organizations make to the overall well-being of our community.
Regional
Washington Nonprofits
www.washingtonnonprofits.org
This state association formed in 2010 and provides Washington's 50,000 nonprofits
with better representation in state and federal policy decisions - acting as a
knowledgeable resource for elected officials in the process. Opportunities are
provided for cooperative purchasing and peer learning.
Secretary of State
www.secstate.wa.gov or www.sos.wa.gov/charities/search.aspx
Information about charities, charitable trusts, and charitable solicitations in
Washington State. You can also file your nonprofit report online.
Executive Service Corps of Washington
www.escwa.org
Offer consultants, coaches, trainers and facilitators to nonprofit and educational
institutions. There are also free educational resources available on their website,
including links to other nonprofit websites.
Np Guides
www.npguides.org
Seattle based website that offers guides for the proposal writing process. Gives examples of completed proposals.
National
Board Source
www.boardsource.org
Dedicated to building exceptional nonprofit boards and inspiring board service. Board
source publishes books, booklets, videos, CDs, enewsletters, and offers workshops,
training and consultation.
Capaciteria
www.capaciteria.org
Capaciteria is a free, searchable database directory of categorized administrative
resources that help nonprofits leverage their own capacity. Resources are peer reviewed.
Compass Point Nonprofit Services
www.compasspoint.org
A consulting, research, and training organization providing nonprofits with management
tools, strategies and resources to lead change in their communities. Articles and
newsletter are available.
Grants.gov
www.grants.gov
U.S. government grants, loans, and other resources for nonprofits.
Guidestar
www.guidestar.org
Contains information about nonprofit organizations including financial information,
contact information and programs.
Idealist.org
www.idealist.org
Free, searchable directory of nonprofit organizations, jobs, information on
volunteering, projects, events and tools for all facets of nonprofit management.
IRS
www.irs.gov/charities/index.html
The IRS provides a wide variety of information helpful to all registered nonprofits.
Includes forms and publications.
National Council on Nonprofits
www.councilofnonprofits.org
National Council on nonprofits offers resources, networking, and information including tips on grant writing.
Nonprofit and Philanthropy Good Practice
www.npgoodpractice.org
"One stop shop" for widely accepted and innovative nonprofit practices. Nonprofit leaders
can access hands-on tips, articles and profiled links and apply them to their organization.
Tools, samples, articles, and research are available.
Nonprofit Jobs
www.nonprofit-jobs.org
Provides listings of jobs open with various nonprofits across the country.
