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The Foundation Center Funding Information Network Partner
Foundation Center Funding Information Network
The Foundation Center Funding Information Network Partner

Through Deschutes Public Library, you get free public access to Foundation Center databases, directories, fundraising and philanthropy publications, and training resources.

Foundation Online Essential

(Available from home with your library card for one continuous 24-hour session every 30-days)

Foundation Directory Online

(Downtown Bend and Redmond – in-library use only)
Connect with funding opportunities for nonprofits.

Foundation Grants to Individuals Online

(Downtown Bend and Redmond – in-library use only)
Find funders that provide scholarships, fellowships, and more for individuals.

Training and Search Assistance

Deschutes Public Library hosts free workshops for nonprofit organizations. Click on one of the links below to register in advance. Registration is required and limited.

Deschutes Public Library: Upcoming classes (free and open to the public) on finding funding.
  • Sep 22
    ONLINE ONLY: Updating Your Nonprofit Profile on Guidestar

    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Learn why your nonprofit should claim it’s Guidestar profile in this live webinar.

    You have the power to choose what tens of millions of potential donors see about your organization by earning a 2021 GuideStar Seal of Transparency.

    Learn how updating your Nonprofit Profile on GuideStar will grow your organization’s online identity and share your full story with GuideStar’s 10 million annual users as well as millions more through our 200+ partner sites, including AmazonSmile, Facebook, and Network for Good.

    In this training, Lori Guidry, Candid’s Network Regional Manager for the Western Region will walk you through every step in claiming your GuideStar profile and earning a Platinum Seal of Transparency, GuideStar’s highest form of recognition.

    Lori Guidry is Candid’s Network Engagement Manager for the Western Region, working out of the Oakland office. She provides support to Funding Information Network (FIN) partners – libraries, nonprofit resource centers and other institutions – throughout the region. In turn, those partners support nonprofits in their communities to find the information and tools they need to be successful.

    Note that you will need to create a free account with Candid Learning to register for the workshop.

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Book-a-Librarian

Make a free appointment with a professional librarian for one-on-one assistance with your research questions.
Candid Learning

Candid Learning offers information and resources that are specifically designed to meet the needs of nonprofits worldwide in need of know-how for securing funding and operating effective organizations.
Gale Courses

Take free online courses with an instructor to learn how to start or manage a nonprofit.

Guidestar

Search GuideStar for the most complete, up-to-date nonprofit data available. Grantmakers use this site to find organizations that fit their funding goals. If you are a nonprofit, you want your organization listed here for maximum exposure.

Association of Fundraising Professionals
Shares and refines fundraising best practices through a supportive network development professionals.
Central Oregon Health Data
Provides community health data for Crook, Jefferson, Deschutes, and Northern Klamath counties, and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.
Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO)
A statewide network of nonprofits, foundations, business partners, and individuals dedicated to supporting Oregon’s nonprofit sector.
Nonprofit Network of Central Oregon
A subdivision of NAO that helps nonprofit administrators strengthen general management skills from fundraising to financial management to effective supervision.
Oregon Department of Justice
View statutes and rules governing Oregon nonprofits.
Grants and Related Resources
This research guide is maintained by the Michigan State University (MSU) Libraries. It is a compilation of resources for grant and financial aid seekers. Note that some of the resources are only available to students, staff, and faculty at MSU.
Grants.gov
Grants.gov is your place to find and apply for federal grants.
National Council of Nonprofits
They identify emerging trends, share best practices, and promote solutions that benefit nonprofits and the communities they serve. Check out their sections on America’s nonprofits, trends and policy issues, and tools and resources for information and reports to help you in your nonprofit work.
NonProfitPRO
The go-to source for nonprofit management and strategy for nonprofit professionals. They cover topics ranging from internal issues such human resources, board and volunteer management to technology to tax and legal matters, news and raising funds. You can also read posts from their bloggers or listen to a podcast.
TechSoup
A nonprofit international network of non-governmental organizations that provides technical support and technological tools to other nonprofits. They offer low-cost access to technology products to nonprofits, libraries and foundations. Create an account to receive their newsletter.
USAspending.gov
Grants.gov is your place to find and apply for federal grants.

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