Find Free Resources for Nonprofits at the Library
Libraries offer many free resources for nonprofits, including access to grantmaker databases, how-to books and guides, and historic archives.
Author: Tory Martin
Four Reasons to Invest in Independent Revenue Generation
When funders support their nonprofit partners’ ability to raise flexible, independent dollars, those nonprofits are better positioned to meet crises and opportunities quickly, creatively, and strategically.
Buy Local, Hire Local, Live Local: The Greater University Circle Model for Equitable Development
The Cleveland Foundation’s India Pierce Lee explains the Greater University Circle Initiative, an innovative neighborhood redevelopment effort.
The Power of Investing in People: Six Lessons From the Detroit Innovation Fellowship
The Detroit Innovation Fellowship identifies, connects, and supports local innovators working to address neighborhood challenges faced by Detroit residents.
Concrete Strategies Are Emerging for Implementing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Principles
This piece from our “11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2019” report highlights specific efforts to operationalize DEI principles within the social sector.
7 Resources to Guide Your Work Toward Inclusive Growth
Kahler Sweeney shares a collection of resources useful in challenging presumptions about work toward inclusive growth.
Inclusive Growth Communities: New Strategies for Prosperity
Juan Olivarez explores strategies for inclusive growth and practices which allow more people to share in the rewards of a growing economy and community.
Philanthropy’s Quest for Equity
Huge demographic shifts are taking place in the United States that will require the development of new tools and strategies to help the field of philanthropy effectively address equity issues and impact change.
Inclusivity Means Asking the Right Questions
This piece from our 2018 Trends report highlights how data-informed philanthropy to support inclusivity is a growing practice in philanthropy.