Posts by Caitlin S. (10)

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Resources and Services for Nonprofits at the Free Library

The Free Library offers many unique resources and services, from musical instruments  and  cake pans  to  headshots  and  cooking classes . But did you know that the Free Library also offers free resources and services for nonprofit organizations?  The Regional Foundation Center (RFC) is a nonprofit… continue reading Resources and Services for Nonprofits at the Free Library

By written by Caitlin S.    December 20, 2022    2  

Get Ready for the Nonprofit Job Fair!

The  Nonprofit Job Fair  returns to Parkway Central Library on October 13 and the  Business Resource and Innovation Center  staff have the resources to help you make a great first impression! Use these tools to learn what makes job seeking in the nonprofit and social impact sectors unique. If you are a first-time… continue reading Get Ready for the Nonprofit Job Fair!

By written by Caitlin S.    October 5, 2022   

Five Alternatives to Starting a Nonprofit

Are you thinking about starting a nonprofit organization? In the Regional Foundation Center (RFC), the Free Library’s resource center for nonprofits, we see lots of folks who are committed to helping their community and want to give back. Often, many people’s first thought is, "I can start a nonprofit to solve [fill in the… continue reading Five Alternatives to Starting a Nonprofit

By written by Caitlin S.    April 13, 2021   

Ask an Accountant: Nonprofit Edition

Regional Foundation Center  librarians are frequently asked about accounting services for nonprofit organizations. As librarians, we love to answer your questions, but can’t answer your accounting or tax questions. So we brought in an expert! Joey Pfluger , from tax and accounting firm Bee, Bergvall & Co. , answers common… continue reading Ask an Accountant: Nonprofit Edition

By written by Caitlin S.    March 2, 2021   

At Home with BRIC: Virtual Nonprofit Resources

Whether you are working from home or working in your socially-distanced cubicle, the Regional Foundation Center at the Free Library is here to support you virtually. Check out some of our favorite resources that can be accessed from anywhere!   Foundation Directory Online Essential  Many of you know us because we offer access to… continue reading At Home with BRIC: Virtual Nonprofit Resources

By written by Caitlin S.    July 28, 2020    1  

Resources for PHL Nonprofits During COVID-19

Are you looking to research funding opportunities for your organization? Is your nonprofit helping those affected by COVID-19? The Regional Foundation Center at the Free Library of Philadelphia is here to help!  Foundation Directory Online Offering the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on foundation giving, this database allows… continue reading Resources for PHL Nonprofits During COVID-19

By written by Caitlin S.    March 26, 2020   

Do Something Great: Find Your Next Nonprofit Job!

Looking for the Nonprofit Job Listings? We’re changing things up a little bit! Moving forward, instead of a weekly list of jobs, we will be sharing useful resources and upcoming events for job seekers and career changers here on the Free Library’s blog. For nonprofit jobs, we recommend checking out our favorite job sites: Idealist… continue reading Do Something Great: Find Your Next Nonprofit Job!

By written by Caitlin S.    October 2, 2019    17  

An Interview with Marta Rusek

Each month the Regional Foundation Center 's Inforum newsletter features a local funder, nonprofit, or service provider who highlights their organization's services and how they support the social sector. This month we are changing things up a bit! In honor of our upcoming career-related programs, we asked  Marta Rusek  to… continue reading An Interview with Marta Rusek

By written by Caitlin S.    September 21, 2017   

An Interview with Doug Barg of Kitchen Cred

Each month the Regional Foundation Center 's Inforum newsletter features a local funder, nonprofit, or service provider who highlights their organization's services and how they support the social sector. This month we are excited to have Doug Barg, founder and president of  Kitchen Cred  to talk about the… continue reading An Interview with Doug Barg of Kitchen Cred

By written by Caitlin S.    August 23, 2017    5  

An Interview with BRIC Business Librarians

Each month the Regional Foundation Center newsletter features a local funder, nonprofit, or service provider who highlights their organization's services and how they support the social sector. This month we are excited to have Caity Tingo and Gillian Robbins, business librarians in the Free Library's Business Resource & Innovation… continue reading An Interview with BRIC Business Librarians

By written by Caitlin S.    March 29, 2017    13