Databases:

Access to these databases was purchased for you by the Springfield-Greene County Library.

Business Decision
In this era of dwindling budgets, staff shortages, and diverse and changing community needs, Business Decision can access maps and data that will help you make better informed and timely decisions to improve your services.

Foundation Directory Online Professional
This grantseeking research tool from the Foundation Center includes over 90,000 grantmakers and 900,000 grants. Search over 380,000 form 990s from private foundations, community foundations and grantmaking public charities. Available in the Funding Information Center at the Library Center only. (in library use only)

Foundation Grants to Individuals
Online database of foundations that provide a variety of funding support for individuals. Sources include scholarships, student loans, fellowships, program development, internships, professorships, arts and cultural projects, research, awards/grants by nomination only and general welfare. It is intended to be both a grantseeker's guide and a reference tool for those interested in foundation giving to the individual. Available in the Funding Information Center at the Library Center only. (in library use only)

Foundation Philanthropy In/Sight
In/Sight combines the Foundation Center’s rich data on grantmakers and their grants with familiar Google maps to tell the story of philanthropy. (in library use only)

Gale Directory Library
A full-text, keyword searchable version of the Gale Encyclopedia of Associations.

Reference USA White Pages
Locate potential donors by zip code, area code and county, this valuable database will save you time and money on your direct mail campaigns.

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Sites selected by the information experts at the Library...

• Foundation Center
  Need answers and information? Start with the Foundation Center's expansive listing of resources. Whether you are just starting out or are a seasoned nonprofit this site offers everything you need.
• Funds Net Services
  A great "legitimate" resource for grant research on the web - always current and up to date.
• PubHub
  Search the online catalog of annotated links to foundation sponsored research reports, case studies, issue briefs, literature reviews and annual reports published or funded by U.S. foundations.
• Starting a Nonprofit - University of Missouri Extension
  The only resource you will need to start your nonprofit organization. “Creating a 501(c)(3): Foundation Resource Guide” by Stephen Jeanetta, published by Associated Electric Cooperatives is a workbook written to take the reader step-by-step through the incorporation process.
• Tech Soup: The Technology Place for Nonprofits
  TechSoup.org offers nonprofits a one-stop resource for technology needs by providing free information, resources, and support. In addition to online information and resources, we offer a product philanthropy service called TechSoup Stock. Here, nonprofits can access donated and discounted technology products, generously provided by corporate and nonprofit technology partners.

This information is for the Southwest Missouri Nonprofit Organizations discussion group. To join the group, please e-mail Tammy Flippen, nonprof@thelibrary.org, or call (417) 616-0541.

• Southwest Missouri Nonprofits Group on Linkedin
  Information and discussion about topics of interest to nonprofits in Southwest Missouri.
• Nonprofit Event Planning Calendar
  Use this calendar to show fundraising event dates for your nonprofit organization and to view the dates of fundraisers for other agencies.