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City, Library & Township offer new resources for Westfield nonprofits

The City of Westfield, Westfield Washington Township, and the Westfield Washington Public Library (WWPL) have announced a new partnership aimed at providing grant research and support services to nonprofit organizations in Westfield.

This collaboration will offer local nonprofits complimentary access to Candid, a subscription-based service that helps nonprofit leaders find grants from foundations and public charities.

WWPL will serve as a central access point as part of this initiative. Nonprofits will have access to free services, including consultations, project planning assistance, guidance on building capacity and outreach, and Candid, which will enable nonprofits to build prospect lists from their database of nearly 300,000 grant makers and funders.

In addition to these services, nonprofit organizations are encouraged to register for the Township’s upcoming two-part Grant Writing Series, presented in partnership with Purdue Extension, on April 16 and May 14. This series will provide essential training on the grant writing process, offering valuable insights on how to craft compelling proposals and secure funding to support local initiatives. For more information, please visit tinyurl.com/yuyj575

“We are proud to partner with the library and township to offer these valuable resources to our local nonprofits,” Mayor Scott Willis said. “Supporting our nonprofits is a priority for the city, and we believe this partnership will provide them with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed.”

Township Trustee Jamie Goetz-Mills echoed these sentiments, adding, “This partnership represents a collaborative effort to help our nonprofits grow, build sustainability, and make an even greater impact on our community. We encourage all local nonprofits to take advantage of this incredible opportunity.”  (via The Hamilton County Reporter)

Foundation Directory + Guidestar = Candid

Candid is a nonprofit that helps other nonprofits serve their communities. Nonprofits and individuals seeking funding, scholarships, or fellowships can access Foundation Directory to find and connect with funders. You can also access GuideStar, Candid’s most comprehensive source of nonprofit information, to research local nonprofits to support and to find services. Discover all you can do with Candid. Note: you must be using the library’s wifi with your device or one of our public computers to access the above resources due to subscription limitations.  

Additional Resources

  • Watch a short video about how Foundation Directory search works (3m:31s)
  • The Candid Learning platform allows you to find free non-profit related trainings that you can do from anywhere (not just at the library). You can create an account to log your progress.
  • Philanthropy News Digest is Candid‘s source for non-profit news and the place to search for RFPs, jobs, reviews of non-profit related books, and more.
  • Insights is Candid‘s blog and bi-weekly email newsletter that covers industry trends, training opportunities, data insights, and more.
  • This longer, more in-depth Introduction to Foundation Directory video (1h:05m) is presented by a Candid staff member.
  • WWPL is the only location in Hamilton County that subscribes to Candid. For other locations visit their partner map.