United Way Resource Library

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United Way Resource Library

• Our Mission
• To strengthen the Houston areas nonprofit sector
  by providing resources which help them build
  capacity and increase impact .advancing
  knowledge of best practices in all aspects of
  their work .. Through better management,
  fundraising, leadership development, board
  governance and fiscal and legal responsibility.

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Accomplishing Our Mission

• Collect, organize, and communicate information on
  all aspects of creating and operating a nonprofit
  
• Provide education and training in the use of our
  subscription databases
• Provide education on the grantseeking process
• Ensure public access to information and library
  services

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Finding Funding Partners
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Identifying Funding Needs
Finding Funding Partners

• Why do I need funding and what kind do I need?
• How much do I need?
• When do I need the funds?

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Finding Funding Partners

• Look for the match
• Who funds in my area of interest?
• Who funds in my geographic region?
• Who will provide the type of support I need?

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Finding Funding Partners

• Refine the match
• Has the grantmaker funded organizations like
  mine?
• How much does the grantmaker give to
  organizations like mine?
• Is the grantmaker currently interested in
  organizations like mine?

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Application Process
Finding Funding Partners

• Follow the grantmakers guidelines
• Initial contact
• Telephone call?
• Letter of inquiry?
• Full proposal?
• Variations on proposal format
• Common Grant Application?
• Funders own application form?
• Pay attention to deadlines

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Grantseeking Resources
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The Nonprofit Connections Resource Library
provides
Grantseeking Resources

• Grantmaker information in print and in
  subscription databases
• Nonprofit literature
• Staff member to help with searches
• Training programs

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Funding Research Resources
Grantseeking Resources

• Print directories and grant guides
• Online databases
• Foundation Directory Online
• Search Grantmakers
• Search Companies
• Search Grants
• Search 990s

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Grantseeking Resources
Foundation Directory Online Professional
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Grantseeking Resources

• Grantstation

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Grantseeking Resources

• The Directory of Texas Foundations

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Before you act
Grantseeking Resources

• Search for current information
• Grantmaker Web sites
• Grantmaker documents
• Annual reports, newsletters
• Guidelines/brochures
• RFPs
• IRS filings (Forms 990-PF and 990)
• Look for list of grants awarded
• News articles

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Resources for Fundraising and Nonprofit
Management
Library Resources

• Visit the library to find
• Books
• Periodicals
• Online tutorials and webinars
• Pamphlets
• CDs and DVDs

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foundationcenter.org
Grantseeking Resources