How
Libraries Support Nonprofits
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12.28.2020 by PC Sweeney
@EveryLibrary
Local
libraries are immersed in their communities and, in many cases, will work with
and support non-profits on a local and national level to bring about impactful
change. There are many non-profits located in your local community that benefit
from the resources and support that libraries provide. Libraries have a lot to
offer-just look at the endless stories of library and non-profit partnerships
that have emerged throughout the years.
Nonprofit Resource Centers
Oftentimes,
libraries host a nonprofit resource center for community organizations to
utilize. The Central
Library in Denver has resources curated specifically for nonprofits on the
third floor of their library. Resources include books, periodicals, and
databases that touch on funding, grantmakers, and a variety of community
resources that help connect, enhance, and grow nonprofits. The library also has
connections with the Colorado Nonprofit Association which is a great starting
point for new nonprofit organizations to look to for guidance. The library has
also compiled best practice guides and information on important nonprofit
related topics like IRS status and filing as well as grant writing and creating
funding proposals.
The
Carnegie
Library of Pittsburgh also provides a collection of free resources for area
nonprofits to access and learn from in their nonprofit resource center. The
information they have compiled touches on nonprofit management, funding, and
grant seeking. All of this information is accessible through their free
databases and directories which serve as powerful and comprehensive research
tools for those looking to get started or improve upon their nonprofit
organization. Just a few of these resources include Foundation Maps which
provides data on global philanthropy and Guidestar Pro which helps nonprofit
organizations research and analyze financial data. Along with a robust digital
resource collection, the Carnegie Library also provides print resources like
books on proposal writing, nonprofit management, and community and economic
development.
What’s
great is that these print and digital resources can be integrated with free and
fee-based programming offered by the library. This monthly programming helps
nonprofit organizations become familiar with library resources and offers the
expertise of professional consultants to cover topics like social media
marketing, volunteer management, and developing nonprofit boards.
Stories of Nonprofit Support
There are plenty of examples where libraries have come to the aid of nonprofit organizations.
Libraries have also been at the forefront of helping provide health and wellness resources to their communities. It is not uncommon to find libraries bringing in health professionals and offering screenings and education to the community in partnership with nonprofit organizations focused on improving community and national health.
Recently, libraries have also provided fundamental support in the global health crisis.
In addition to services and support provided by libraries to the health and wellness nonprofit sector, there are also examples of libraries working with a diverse range of nonprofit organizations to support early literacy, low-income communities, and education among many others. READ MORE ➤➤
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