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General Resources for Nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia Region
Delaware Valley Grantmakers is a membership association
for grantmakers, and does not make grants, provide technical
assistance to nonprofits, or make recommendations to match
grantseekers with specific funders. Therefore, DVG recommends
that nonprofit organizations consult the following agencies
for assistance with fundraising and other grantseeking issues:
For
Information On Specific Funding Sources:
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The
Regional Foundation Center (RFC)
Phone: 215-686-5423
The Regional Foundation Center (RFC) was founded in
1974 to provide grantseekers, grantmakers, and the general
public with accurate current information on nonprofit
management, proposal writing, and general philanthropy.
Its collection of print and electronic materials is
the largest public information clearinghouse of its
type in the tri-state area.
Note: The RFC is a Cooperating
Collection of the Foundation Center in New York, and
is a great first stop for nonprofits searching for
appropriate funders to support their projects.
Other Regional Cooperating Collections:
Montgomery
County Community College
The Brendlinger Library
340 DeKalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422
215-641-6596
The
Johnson-Ugo Foundation Library
Johnson Memorial UMC Education Building
3117 Longshore Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19149
215-338-4487
Phoenixville
Public Library
183 Second Ave.
Phoenixville, PA 19460
610-933-3013
Triadvocates
Press' "Directory of Pennsylvania Foundations,
7th Edition"
Phone: 610-544-6927
E-mail: PAFoundations@aol.com
The new edition published in October, 2002, profiles
over 1,600 foundations in the state of Pennsylvania
with assets of $250,000 or more and who award at least
$10,000 in discretionary grants per year. Each profile
contains a list of individual grants, financial data,
contact information, and application guidelines (if
established). Cost: $85.00. An online verison of the
directory is currently in the works. Watch the Pennsylvania
Foundations Online directory (link listed above) for
more details.
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For
Technical Assistance, Capacity Building, Workshops on
Grantwriting and Fundraising:
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LaSalle
Nonprofit Center
Phone: 215-951-1701
The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University, a program
of the University's School of Business Administration,
works to strengthen the management and governance infrastructures
of nonprofits throughout the Delaware Valley. LaSalle's
Nonprofit Center is the primary technical assistance
provider for nonprofit organizations in the Philadelphia
region. Drawing on a pool of consultants and trainers
primarily from LaSalle University's academic staff and
alumni community, the Center works mainly with mid-sized
arts, cultural, environmental, human service, social
justice, and social service organizations whose budgets
range from $75,000 to $10,000,000. The Center builds
nonprofit capacity by providing:
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On-site,
individualized problem-solving consultations for executive
directors and board members |
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Customized
staff and board training sessions |
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Workshops
open to the general nonprofit public |
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A jobs
website |
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Information
and referral by phone, fax, mail and e-mail |
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The
Academy for Fundraising Training at The Center for Responsible
Funding
Phone: 215-925-6140
The Academy offers three specialized training programs
to social justice groups: Securing Assets for Grassroots
Empowerment (SAGE), Building for Permanence and Money
for the Movement.
American
Association of Grant Professionals
The American Association of Grant Professionals (AAGP),
a nonprofit membership association, builds and supports
an international community of grant professionals committed
to serving the greater public good by practicing the
highest ethical and professional standards. To achieve
this mission, AAGP:
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Serves as a leading authority and
resource for the practice of grantsmanship in
all sectors of the field.
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Advances the field by promoting professional
growth and development. |
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Enhances the public image and recognition of
the profession within the greater philanthropic,
public, and private funding communities. |
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Promotes positive relationships between grant
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Pennsylvania
Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO)
Phone: 717-236-8584
Located in Harrisburg, PANO is the statewide membership
organization serving and advancing the charitable nonprofit
sector through leadership, advocacy, education and services
in order to improve the quality of life in Pennsylvania.
Member services include: Training Seminars; Technical
Assistance including Nonprofit Governance and Legislative
Information; Information on the Legislative Process
and on Getting to Know Your Legislator; and Education
on Public Policy Issues that Affect Nonprofits.
Philadelphia
Nonprofit Capacity Building Collaborative
PNCBC is a consortium of nonprofit organizations providing
capacity-building assistance and other services to Philadelphia
area nonprofits. PNCBC's members deliver an array of
services to both start-up and established nonprofit
groups, including assistance with board development,
financial planning, fundraising, marketing, and legal
matters, among other areas. PNCBC offers a Resource
Guide that lists member organizations, along with a
description of the services each member provides to
its clients and contact information for program heads
and staff persons.
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Also
visit these online tutorials offered by The Foundation
Center:
• Guide to Funding Research
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Proposal Writing Short Course
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For Financial Advisory
Services And Loans To Support Facilities Projects:
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The
Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF)
Phone: 215-546-9426
The Nonprofit Finance Fund (formerly the Cultural Facilities
Fund) has provided financial and advisory services to
nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia
area since 1994. Serving nonprofits in Bucks, Chester,
Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, services
available to nonprofits include:
1. Loans for facilities and other growth-related projects
2. Workshops and advice on facilities and financial
planning, and new business development projects
3. Small planning grants of up to $10,000 to secure
specific pieces of information during the project planning
process (available by invitation only)
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Resources
For Nonprofits Available Through DVG
DVG's services are directed toward serving the needs
of grantmakers. DVG does not give grants, provide technical
assistance to nonprofits, or make specific recommendations
to match funders and grant-seekers. However, DVG offers
the following information resources for nonprofits:
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On the DVG Web site: www.dvg.org
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Member
List: A complete list of DVG's 150-plus member organizations
(foundations and corporate giving programs), organized
both alphabetically and by grantmaker type, with links
to Web pages where available. |
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Common
Grant Application/Report Form: Developed with input
from both grantmakers and nonprofit organizations, this
application and reporting format is accepted by many DVG
members. The form can also serve as a useful guide for
the types of questions many grant applications/report
forms will ask. |
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Glossary
of Grantwriting Terms: A valuable list defining
key words and phrases used in grant applications. |
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Job
Corner: Regional listings as well as links to many
nonprofit associations' job banks, including Pennsylvania
Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO), National
Opportunity NOCs, GPCA, etc. |
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Links:
Referral to an extensive list of groups that offer information
resources and technical assistance to nonprofits.
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Research and Publications:
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Commonwealth Giving: A Report on Pennsylvania Philanthropy. Released in 2008, this report reveals the magnitude and trends in individual and foundation giving in the state between 1995 to 2005.
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Click here to learn more or download a copy of the full report, summary report or regional fact sheets. |
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DVG
News: A quarterly newsletter featuring the
director's message, articles on DVG programs and activities,
a Great Grants column, legislative update, member news
and a special guest column. A great way for nonprofits
to keep apprised of regional philanthropic news. Annual
subscription (4 issues): $35.00. |
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