Nonprofit and Philanthropy Resource Center
Get help starting or managing a nonprofit organization.
The Redmond Library's Nonprofit & Philanthropy Resource Center (NPRC) has resources to support:
- Nonprofit organizations and government agencies
- Grant seekers and providers
- Researchers and consultants
- Anyone interested in philanthropy
Contents
Resources
Recommended Books and Videos
Nonprofit Fundraising and Promotion
Writing Grant Proposals
Nonprofit Fundraising and Promotion
Foundation Directory Online (FDO) Professional
Events
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Learn how to seek funding and use NPRC resources at workshops. Network with your peers. Check our calendar for all upcoming events.
Frequently Asked Questions
NPRC FAQs
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The following resources are available at the Redmond Library's Nonprofit & Philanthropy Resource Center:
- One-on-one or group research assistance by appointment
- Books, magazines, DVDs, and directories (available for browsing directly behind the Information Desk)
- Access to the following grants database (only available at the Redmond Library): Foundation Directory Online (FDO) Professional.
- Workshops on seeking funding, using grant databases, and other nonprofit topics
- An annual Nonprofits Front & Center workshop featuring a noteworthy speaker from the region followed by a reception to foster networking
- Several networking events held throughout the year
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Anyone interested in philanthropy is welcome to use our services, including:
- nonprofit organizations
- individual grantseekers
- grantmakers (funders)
- students
- artists
- writers
- researchers
- government agencies
- for-profit businesses
- consultants
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To browse the Philanthropy collection of books, magazines, DVDs, and directories (available directly behind the Information Desk) or to use any of the grants databases that are available on-site only, stop by the Redmond Library anytime during open hours.
To ask a question or to make an appointment for one-on-one or group research assistance, contact Kirsten Erickson at krerickson@kcls.org.
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Contact Us
Ask questions and get help using the Foundation Directory and other NPRC resources. Call 425-885-1861 to book a one-on-one or group research appointment. Or, send an email to Redmond Librarian Kirsten Erickson at krerickson@kcls.org.
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