Finding Foundations & Grantmakers
- The Foundation Center
Links to resources to learn about foundations and fundraising including a Foundation Finder, 990 Finder,
Tools, Statistics and FAQs.
http://www.fdncenter.org/
- Foundations On-Line
A browsable directory with an A to Z list of web sites for community, as well as corporate and private, foundations and grantmakers by name.
http://www.foundations.org/grantmakers.html
- The Council on Foundations
The Council on Foundations, an organization of foundations and giving programs, provides expertise on leadership, principles & practices, legal issues, leadership, and ethical issues
related to grantmaking and giving.
http://www.cof.org/
- Community Foundation Locator
Search by state, region and name or click on a state to find local community foundations.
http://www.cof.org/Locator/index.cfm?menuContainerID=34&crumb=2
Researching Prospects
- The Internet Prospector
Searchable, online monthly newsletter which reviews and publishes Internet resources of prospects for nonprofit fundraisers.
http://www.internet-prospector.org/
- Prospect Research Page
Tools to research prospects on the Internet including links to public records, directories, and blogs.
http://www.lambresearch.com/
Proposal Writing Guides
- The Foundation Center's Proposal Writing Short Course
A well-organized free online course which includes planning and preparing the components of a proposal.
http://fdncenter.org/getstarted/tutorials/shortcourse/
- The Foundation Center's "Where Can I Find Examples of Grant Proposals"
Often difficult to find, sample and actual proposals can be located using these links to web sites which include sample cover letters, budgets, and supplementary documents.
http://fdncenter.org/getstarted/faqs/html/propsample.html
- GrantProposal.com
An excellent guide for both advanced and inexperienced grantwriters with tips and suggestions for writing proposals.
http://grantproposal.com/
- non-profit guides
Guidelines for preparation and organization of a proposal with sample rfp's and proposals for both private and public sources.
http://www.npguides.org/
Finding Charities & Nonprofit Organizations
- GuideStar
This database of nonprofit organizations includes the mission, programs, finances, and contacts for over one million nonprofit organizations in
the United States. Basic information is free but requires registration. Additional information is available for a subscription fee.
http://www.guidestar.org/
- Search For Charities
A searchable online version of the list of organization eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions
(from IRS publication 78 - Cumulative List of Organizations described in Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986).
http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=96136,00.html
Researching Charities & Nonprofit Organizations
- Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance
This site offers advice and tips on charitable giving to educate doners and help them to make informed giving decisions.
Included are reports which evaluate national charities.
http://www.give.org/
- Charity Navigator
Independent charity navigator evaluates financial health of national charities. Search the database
by charity name, category, or region. Find ratings for charities in a particular state when browsing
by region.
http://www.charitynavigator.org/
- GrantSmart
Search for tax returns filed by private foundations and charitable trusts by organization name or ein, city, state,
zip, or total assets.
http://www.grantsmart.org/
- Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
This site provides an online database of Federal programs for state and local governments, private profit and nonprofit
organizations and institutions, and individuals. Search or browse by agency, program title, functional area and more.
http://12.46.245.173/cfda/cfda.html
- The Federal Register
New federal grants are listed in this daily publication from the Federal government.
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html
- FirstGov for Nonprofits
Federal resources for Nonprofits including Agency-Specific resources, Laws & Regulations, and Tax Information.
http://www.firstgov.gov/Business/Nonprofit.shtml
- GRANTS.GOV
An online tool for finding and applying for grants offered by all Federal grant-making agencies with the
capability of registering for email nofification of grant opportunities.
http://grants.gov/
- National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Grant Program
Includes an alphabetical list, plus a list by activity area, of grant programs offered by the National Endowment for the Humanities,
an independent Federal agency which is the largest funder of humanities programs in the U.S.
http://www.neh.gov/grants/
- U.S. Department of Education Grants & Contracts
Search and learn about applying for education grants from the U.S. Department of Education.
http://www.ed.gov/fund/landing.jhtml?src=ln
- Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) - Milwaukee Chapter
An association of individual members offering training and advocacy based on ethical principles and
professional standards.
http://www.afpmilwaukee.org/
- The Donors Forum of Wisconsin
Latest news and grantmaking trends with data on charitable giving in Wisconsin. Includes an online Common Grant Application
and a Nonprofit Listserv which serves the nonprofit community in Wisconsin.
http://www.dfwonline.org/
- Grant Resources for Wisconsin Nonprofits
Sources to research Wisconsin-based foundations and corporate giving programs.
http://www.tgci.com/grants/Wisconsin/index.asp
- Grants Information Collection
The Grant Information Center at the University of Wisconsin Madison provides information about Wisconsin state and local government funding
and assistance programs for individuals and organizations.
http://grants.library.wisc.edu/individuals/wisconsinstate.html
- The Greater Milwaukee Foundation
The foundation serves Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington Counties in the Milwaukee area by helping to establish charitable funds
and foundations for donors and choosing grant recipients through proposals from grantseekers.
http://www.greatermilwaukeefoundation.org/
- The Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee
Offers programs and workshops, as well as other resources, to support nonprofit agencies in the Milwaukee area.
http://www.nonprofitcentermilwaukee.org/index.php
- The Nonprofit Management Fund
Provides resources, including diagnostics clinics for assessing management issues and technology-related assistance, for nonprofit management in the
greater Milwaukee area to improve management effectiveness and efficiency.
http://www.nonprofitmanagementfund.org/enter.html
- The Nonprofit Portal of Greater Milwaukee
Online information resources for topics such as finance, information technology, legal, and marketing with a focus on
nonprofit management.
http://epic.cuir.uwm.edu/NONPROFIT/
- UW-Milwaukee Consultant Directory
A database of Milwaukee-area consultants providing services to nonprofit organizations. Search the database
or select a skill category for a list of organizations and contacts.
http://epic.cuir.uwm.edu/entech/tadir/
- Independent Sector
Tools, resources and links for nonprofits and foundations to address accountability and ethical practices for leaders of nonprofit organizations. Independent Sector strives to educate public leaders and advocate for the nonprofit sector.
http://www.independentsector.org/
- The Nonprofit FAQ
Information for and about nonprofits in question and answer format grouped by categories which include Organization, Management, and Regulation.
http://www.idealist.org/if/idealist/en/FAQ/NonprofitHome/default
- National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS)
Statistics on foundations and charitable giving patterns and also on charities and the nonprofit sector in the United States with State profiles showing breakdowns
by type of organization.
http://nccsdataweb.urban.org/FAQ/index.php?category=31
- The Nonprofit Times
A monthly business publication for nonprofit management.
http://www.nptimes.com/
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