As a new grantseeker, you may have questions on the basics of grantseeking. This pathfinder has a variety of resources to introduce you to aspects of seeking grants. It will help you understand how to research potential funders, how to make sure you’ve planned your project well, how to communicate with them and how to write a good grant application.
Grantseeking involves a continual process of planning, communications, submission, performance, reporting, and research to reach the goal line.
Candid offers a growing digital collection of eBooks and audiobooks on social sector- and philanthropy-related topics, curated by Candid’s team of expert librarians. This free, public collection is available to anyone through Candid's OverDrive site and the Libby app*, and can be accessed remotely from any computer, smartphone, tablet, or e-reader.
Special collections include: Nonprofit Management; Grants & Proposal Writing; Fundraising; Philanthropy; Strategic Planning & Evaluation; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; and many other nonprofit-related topics.
Learn more about Candid's online collection here!
Candid Learning is also a great place to start, which offers on-demand training courses (many free) on fundraising and many other topics. Also see their article, “How do I find grants for my nonprofit?” and their Introduction To Finding Grants Online training course.
Below are a small sampling of the eBooks available through Candid's online collection.
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