University Advancement Research Services

FOUNDATION RESOURCES

• GuideStar: Searchable database of 650,000+ charitable groups

• The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Online version of top newspaper for fund raisers.  Searchable archives for subscribers

• The Chronicle of Higher Education: Top news for colleges and universities.  Searchable archives for subscribers + daily email newsletter

• The Foundation Center: Excellent starting point for nonprofit research; free newsletters

  • Proposal Writing Short Course

  • Foundation Center Foundation Finder: A quick foundation look up; basic contact info with assets and total giving

• IRS Exempt Organization List: When all else fails, check here to see if your prospect is a registered nonprofit

• About.Com: Lots of useful funding links, plus guidelines for the beginning fund raiser