Grantseeking Tools for Nonprofits
Get a bite-sized overview on how to find a funder who aligns with your nonprofit's mission.
This 45-minute workshop will cover two grants databases, Foundation Directory and Grantmakers.io and show you how to leverage these tools to find the best prospective funders for your organization. Grant searching is a critical step in the grant writing process that makes the biggest difference in overall success.
Attendees will learn to:
- Identify needs before searching
- Find prospects with a project-based search
- Evaluate if those prospects are a good fit for your needs
Intended Audience: Nonprofit Employees and aspiring grant writers
This class is offered monthly. Attendees who wish to follow along with their own laptop or device are invited to bring it with them.
Main Library
- 69 Windows PCs
- 36 Windows laptops
- 16 MACs
- 20 children’s PCs
- 6 children's early learning stations
- 2 book scan stations
- Making equipment
- Free Wi-Fi
- 100 person Community Room
- 214 person Large Glass Room
- 312 person McMaster Center
- 200 person McMaster Lobby
- Faxing, copying, scanning
- ToleGo Public Bikes
- 300 parking spots (includes 9 handicapped accessible spots)
- 2 electric vehicle charging stations
- 10 bicycle spots
