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Business and Economics Librarian
Jason Hall
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Contact:
Lemieux Library
Seattle University
2nd Floor Research Services
Seattle University
2nd Floor Research Services
(206) 398-4484
Subjects: Accounting, Arts Leadership, Business & Economics, Business Administration, Communication and Media, Economics, Finance, International Studies, Journalism, Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Management, Management, Marketing, Nonprofit Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Affairs
Funding Sources
- Foundation Directory Online Professional This link opens in a new windowFor grantseekers, current information on grantmakers and their grants. Database provides access to over 250,000 990s, 80,000 grants as well as news, requests for proposals, key staff affiliations, printable color charts illustrating grant distributions, and more. (Seattle U's licensing agreement for this database allows for use by the general public. Guests may access the content using designated computers on the second floor.)
- grants.govManaged by HHS, this website is a good starting point for finding federal grants. Searchable database of over 1000 grant programs which links to application packages
- GuidestarRegister for a free account. Access to basic information. Information on the activities and finances of more than 650,000 charities and nonprofit organizations. Features a database searchable by name, keyword, mission, geographic location and revenue range. Library does not have an institutional subscription.
- NationalService.gov Corporation for National & Community Service"The Corporation provides grants and training and technical assistance to developing and expanding volunteer organizations. In addition, the Corporation explores, develops, and models effective approaches for using volunteers to meet the nation's human needs and conducts and disseminates research that helps develop and cultivate knowledge that will enhance the overall effectiveness of national and community service programs
- GrantStation.comInformation on obtaining grants; some information restricted to members
- Starting a Nonprofit OrganizationUSA.gov for Nonprofits.
Associations
- Association for Fundraising ProfessionalsWell-designed web site for fundraising professionals. Ethics and Public policy issues are highlighted in the frame portion of the web site. Many sources are full text
- Philanthropy NorthwestPhilanthropy Northwest members are individuals and corporations who found nonprofit projects in the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and BC. The links on the this website are very useful for local information on nonprofits. For example, this site has web links to foundations in the Northwest, plus legislative and news items. The current website also has links to Trends in Northwest Giving 2010.
- Puget Sound Grantwriters AssociationThe Puget Sound Grantwriters Association promotes responsible, effective grantseeking and fosters connections among grantseekers, nonprofits and funders