Foundation Center (now known as Candid)
Local Online Resources
Online Resources for the Local Area
- Center for Nonprofit Excellence Grantmakers Directory
Center for Nonprofit Excellence provides New Mexico nonprofits access to a variety of funding opportunities. - New Mexico Association of Grantmakers
NMAG is a regional membership association that provides programs, research and educational resources, and networking opportunities for grantmakers throughout New Mexico. Our members include representatives from a cross-section of private foundations, public charities, governmental grantmakers, corporate philanthropists and individuals giving across the state.
National Online Resources
National Online Resources
Materials at ABC Libraries
Materials at the Library
The Foundation Center's guide to proposal writing by Call Number: 658.1522 Geever 2007Introduction : the proposal is part of a process -- Getting started : establishing a presence and setting funding priorities -- Developing the proposal : preparation, tips on writing, overview of components -- Developing the proposal : the executive summary -- Developing the proposal : the statement of need -- Developing the proposal : the project description -- Developing the proposal : the evaluation -- Developing the proposal : the budget -- Developing the proposal : organization information and conclusion -- Variations on the project proposal format -- Packaging the proposal -- Researching potential funders -- Contacting and cultivating potential funders -- Life after the grant or rejection -- What the funders have to say
Grantseeker's guide to winning proposals by Call Number: 361.76 Margolin 2008Special project : single year -- Special project : multiyear -- General operating support -- Building/renovation -- Capacity building -- Evaluation -- Program development -- Staffing/salaries -- Start up -- Letter proposals -- Letters of inquiry -- Cover letters -- Budgets.
Library use only.The 21st century nonprofit : managing in the age of governance by
Call Number: 658.048 Firstenberg 2009Transforming the dynamics of nonprofit boards : from passive to active agencies -- Reforming board practices -- Board responsibility for operational issues -- Preparing nonprofit directors for the coming changes in governance -- Maximizing your human resources -- The executive director : one of the most challenging assignments in the nonprofit world -- The effective CFO -- The scarcity of development officers -- Professional services -- The role of contributors -- Greater regulation of nonprofits -- Strategic planning : a governance tool -- The merger option -- Converting to a for-profit enterprise -- Performance management -- Depicting performance and financial condition -- Navigating economic downturns -- Activity-based cost reduction -- The role of public relations -- A marketing approach to fundraising -- Generating earned income. Library use only.
Operating grants for nonprofit organizationsCall Number: 658.1522 Operating"Over 1300 grants for organizations supporting arts & culture, children & youth programs, community development, economic development, health care, rural programs, social services, urban programs."--Cover.
