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Below are various resources the LCCT has compiled to help literacy programs seek funding and measure their impact. If you know of a resource that should be added to this list, please contact
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FundsNet
This site lists foundations making educational grants.
Guidestar
A great site allowing IRS tax return searches for private foundations at no charge.
Grant Craft
Practical tools for grant makers -Designed by the Ford Foundation, this site includes case studies, videos, and other useful tools.
Grant Station
This online resource has weekly feature article, a searchable database on thousands of grant makers, and membership benefits. You can also customize their list of grant makers by state!
Grant Proposal
A source for free online resources on grant writing.
Managing Constituents
These thoroughly researched reports compare products and give recommendations to help you make smart software decisions. Idealware’s reports typically start with a high-level overview of the software landscape for a specific purpose, and then detail the benefits and drawbacks of specific software vendors for your organization’s needs.
Donor Management Workbook
Without an effective system to track donors and other constituents, you can spend too much time just trying to
figure out who to contact and miss out on many fundraising opportunities.
Tracks To Success, Revising Inquiries and Proposals: A Language-Based Approach
Writing letters of inquiry or grant proposals is difficult. This series explores writing techniques that can help you present your ideas effectively and efficiently, letting the funder see those ideas the way you want them to be seen.
Getting Ready for Foundation Fundraising
An overview of the first steps nonprofits need to take to become viable, effective organizations in preparation for fundraising (Online Course).
Role of Corporate Giving in Support of Adult Literacy
A few companies have played a highly significant funding and leadership role in improving adult literacy.
Foundation Finder
A free, searchable, look-up tool providing contact information and basic fiscal profiles for U.S. private and community foundations, if you are looking for name, address, or contact information on a foundation or foundations.
Grants and Grant Proposal Writing
A basic guidebook on writing great grants. This links to a PDF Document.
Writing a Successful Grant Proposal
10-Point Plan for Standard Grant Funding Proposal
Non-Profit Guides
Funder's Checklist
A grant maker with thirteen years of experience — shares detailed information on just how funders evaluate proposals and make funding decisions.
Outcome Measurement Resource Network
United Way of America
The Resource Network's purpose is to provide United Way of America's and other organizations' outcome measurement resources.
In-Kind Donations
Gifts in Kind International
This organization provides a conduit for the donation of products, goods and services from the private sector to the charitable sector.
Techsoup
Donated and discounted software and other technology products just for non-profits.
National Cristina Foundation
NCF encourages corporations and individuals to donate surplus and used computers, software, peripherals and related business technology. NCF directs those donations to training and educational organizations. All donated equipment is distributed to these organizations FREE.
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