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.

Librarian Office Hours Available in La Pine and Redmond

Need Help Growing Your Nonprofit (or Business)? Liisa Sjoblom, Community Librarian specializing in Business and Nonprofits, offers office hours at the La Pine and Redmond libraries, providing a monthly opportunity for nonprofit leaders and entrepreneurs to get personalized guidance on starting, expanding, or pivoting their organizations.

Redmond Library – third Tuesday of every month, 4–6:00 pm
La Pine Library – third Friday of every month, 10:00 am–noon

Liisa provides research training, reference assistance, and access to extensive resources tailored to the unique needs of nonprofits and businesses. She can assist with grant searching, locating relevant research materials, and using them effectively, as well as connecting participants with appropriate agencies or organizations to further support their goals. Whether you’re launching a new nonprofit, seeking funding opportunities, or looking to grow an existing organization, these office hours offer valuable support and expert advice.

Candid Online eBook and Audiobook Library Retired

Candid retired its online library of eBooks and audiobooks on October 30, 2025, as part of an effort to streamline and focus its core nonprofit resources. The organization remains committed to providing high-quality information and learning tools, offering nonprofits continued access to free materials through Candid Learning, including live trainings, self-paced courses, and sample fundraising documents. Candid OverDrive (Libby) accounts are no longer accessible and no action is required from users.

Local Resource: Central Oregon Health Data

When defining your projects for potential funders, supporting data is very important. The Central Oregon Health Data portal provides community health data for Crook, Jefferson, Deschutes, and Northern Klamath counties, and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. While the focus is health data, the definition is broad and includes economic, educational, environmental, public safety, social environmental, government, political, and transportation data. If it’s a data-point that affects the health and welfare of Central Oregonians, it's included.

Around the Web

Nonprofits Beware: GoFundMe Created 1.4 million Unauthorized Accounts. GoFundMe shocked the nonprofit world by creating 1.4 million fundraising pages without permission—using public data and even organization logos. The move sparked outrage over fraud risks and donor confusion. Learn how the backlash forced GoFundMe to apologize and completely change its approach.

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 The Future is Collective by Niloufar Khonsari.

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.