Welcome to the Deschutes Public Library’s nonprofit newsletter. This quarterly newsletter features nonprofit resources and services available at your library and beyond. Discover new books and online resources from the library as well as information about library partners and featured websites. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please share and encourage them to subscribe.

Grant Writing Resources

The library frequently receives questions about grant writing support. Although we’re not grant-writing specialists, we’re glad to help with basic proofreading and share reliable resources to support your grant-writing efforts:

Gale Courses offers several six-week, instructor-led online courses on grant writing including, Writing Effective Grants. The course is free with a library card. Additional nonprofit-focused workshops are also available through Gale Courses.
Candid Learning provides a wide range of free and low-cost learning resources for nonprofits. They offer a number of Sample Documents featuring strong proposal examples, and they offer a free introductory course with your no-cost account.
Nonprofitready.org offers free, self-paced learning materials. After creating an account, explore the Topics section, especially the Grants area, for proposal-writing guidance.
Library books on proposal and grant writing are also available for checkout.

If you’d like help finding potential grants to support your project, submit a Book-a-Librarian request to schedule a one-on-one appointment with a librarian.

GuideStar

GuideStar is a go-to resource for information on IRS-registered nonprofits, making it an important place for your organization to shine. Millions of donors, funders, and community members use GuideStar each year to learn about nonprofits and decide where to give, so a strong profile really matters.

Claiming and updating your nonprofit’s GuideStar profile allows you to clearly share your mission, programs, and impact with more than 10 million annual users. Your profile also extends across GuideStar’s network of 200+ partner sites, including AmazonSmile, Facebook, and Network for Good.

A complete, up-to-date profile helps build credibility, increase visibility, and inspire confidence in potential supporters. Keeping your GuideStar profile current ensures your organization is easy to understand, easy to trust, and ready to connect with donors and funders at any time.

Around the Web: Practical Cybersecurity Tips for Nonprofits

This article focuses on practical cybersecurity practices tailored for nonprofits, focusing on preventing data breaches and online threats. It covers simple, effective steps such as limiting stored data, strengthening passwords, using multi-factor authentication, and recognizing when to seek professional help.

Book and Resource List: Nonprofit Resources

Looking for inspiration as you start, manage and fund your nonprofit organization? Check out these books and selected web resources from the Deschutes Public Library. Follow the list and check back regularly for new resources and recommendations. This month’s featured title is Grant Writing by Beverly A. Browning.

Thanks for reading. Please share with anyone you think would benefit from this information. If you have questions or suggestions about the nonprofit resources at your library, feel free to email Liisa Sjoblom, a Community Librarian who focuses on supporting Central Oregon nonprofits with their research needs: liisas@deschuteslibrary.org.