Upcoming Events

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Headshots in the Rare Book Department!

Thu, June 2, 2022 1:00 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Calling all bibliophiles, history lovers, artists, curioseekers, and professionals! The FREE headshot service you love in the Business Resource and Innovation Center  will be offered in the Rare Book Department 's Elkins Library in June! Join us on Thursdays, June 2 and June…

• Adult

• Business
• Career Workshops

• RFC Program Calendar

• Business and Economics
• Nonprofit
• Job Seekers
• Rare Books, Manuscripts, & Digital Collections
• Business and Entrepreneurs
• Patents & Trademarks

Virtual Ask a Nonprofit Expert: Grant Writing

Wed, June 8, 2022 10:00 A.M.
Parkway Central Library

Most nonprofits apply to foundations and other grant-giving organizations for funding. At your meeting with your consultant, you can discuss how to identify suitable grantors, what they expect in a grant application, and how to create a stellar grant proposal.  Please note: this month's…

• Adult

• Workshops and Enrichment
• Discussion and Participation

• RFC Program Calendar

• Fundraising
• Nonprofit
• Virtual Programs

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Sample Documents

Just getting started? Find inspiration in this collection of sample nonprofit documents and quick resource guides. If you need additional assistance, contact the BRIC nonprofit department or schedule an appointment to meet with a librarian.

• Nonprofit Ecosystem Blueprint
• Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation
• Sample 1023ez Form
• Sample Bylaws
• Conflict of Interest Policy
• Board Job Description
• Board Recruitment Matrix
• Board - Staff Responsibilities
• Income Diversification Form

Databases & Digital Resources

Explore our extensive collection of premier nonprofit databases. If you need additional assistance utilizing the databases contact the BRIC nonprofit department or schedule an appointment to meet with a librarian.

Video Content Library

Explore our video library which includes our most popular classes as well as demonstrations on how to access and use nonprofit databases.

Classes

Did you miss a class? Do you need a refresher course? We are excited to provide on-demand access to some of our most popular classes on YouTube.

• Is Starting a Nonprofit Right for You?:

  In this session you'll learn the legal and logistical elements necessary to start a successful nonprofit. You'll also learn about possible alternatives to starting your own nonprofit that you may not have considered. Finally, you'll be introduced to Candid's Nonprofit Startup Assessment Tool, a resource that will help you assess your own readiness to move forward.

• Fiscal Sponsorship 101:

  During this session, learn about an efficient alternative to getting your own 501(c)3. Learn about how fiscal sponsorship works, who provides it in Philadelphia, what it costs, and what to expect when using a fiscal sponsor.

• Introduction to Finding Grants:

  This workshop covers what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders. The 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants are provided, including who funds nonprofits and their motivations; what funders really want to know about the organizations they are interested in funding; and how to identify potential funders and make the first approach.

• Introduction to Proposal Writing:

  This class provides participants with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. The class includes the basic elements of a proposal; the "dos" and "don'ts" of writing and submitting a proposal; and how to follow up whether the answer is yes or no.

• Introduction to Foundation Directory Online:

  This class demonstrates how to use FDO, the most comprehensive foundation prospect research tool for fundraisers. Participants learn how to search for grantmakers who have funded organizations with causes and communities similar to those they serve.

Database Demonstrations

Learn how to access and use nonprofit databases available at the Free Library.

• Accessing Foundation Directory Online Essential at the Free Library:

  A video tutorial on how to access Foundation Directory Online Essential.

• Getting More Out of Foundation Directory Online: Philanthropy Classification System:

  A video series offering tips and insights into some of the lesser explored areas of Foundation Directory Online. In this video, learn how you can improve your FDO search results by using Candid's Philanthropy Classification System (taxonomy.candid.org).

• Getting More Out of Foundation Directory Online: Pathways:

  A video series offering tips and insights into some of the lesser explored areas of Foundation Directory Online. In this video, learn how you can visualize networks in philanthropy using Pathways.

• Getting More Out of Foundation Directory Online: Recipient Profiles:

  A video series offering tips and insights into some of the lesser explored areas of Foundation Directory Online. In this video, learn how you can leverage recipient profiles to uncover new funding prospects.

Online Resources

Advisory Council

The Regional Foundation Center (RFC) gratefully acknowledges the support of our Advisory Council, which provides financial and human resources in support of the RFC's mission. Advisory Council members are available to advise and guide RFC staff librarians as they plan and coordinate outreach services to nonprofit audiences. The support of the Council is also essential to the growth, maintenance, and stability of the RFC's collection of print and electronic materials. Member organizations include: