Nonprofit and Philanthropy Resource Center

Nonprofit and Philanthropy Resource Center

Get help starting or managing a nonprofit organization.

The Redmond Library's Nonprofit & Philanthropy Resource Center (NPRC) has resources to support:

  • Nonprofit organizations and government agencies
  • Grant seekers and providers
  • Researchers and consultants
  • Anyone interested in philanthropy

Resources

Recommended Books and Videos

Nonprofit Fundraising and Promotion

Learn how to adopt current strategies for nonprofit fundraising and promotion.

Writing Grant Proposals

Resources to help nonprofit organizations write effective proposals to grantmakers.

Nonprofit Fundraising and Promotion

Learn how to adopt current strategies for nonprofit fundraising and promotion.

Foundation Directory Online (FDO) Professional

For fundraisers and grant writers seeking information. Research millions of nonprofit grants, grant maker, and grant recipient profiles.

Events

Learn how to seek funding and use NPRC resources at workshops. Network with your peers. Check our calendar for all upcoming events. 

Frequently Asked Questions

NPRC FAQs

  • The following resources are available at the Redmond Library's Nonprofit & Philanthropy Resource Center:

    • One-on-one or group research assistance by appointment
    • Books, magazines, DVDs, and directories (available for browsing directly behind the Information Desk)
    • Access to the following grants database (only available at the Redmond Library): Foundation Directory Online (FDO) Professional.
    • Workshops on seeking funding, using grant databases, and other nonprofit topics
    • An annual Nonprofits Front & Center workshop featuring a noteworthy speaker from the region followed by a reception to foster networking
    • Several networking events held throughout the year
  • Anyone interested in philanthropy is welcome to use our services, including:

    • nonprofit organizations
    • individual grantseekers
    • grantmakers (funders)
    • students
    • artists
    • writers
    • researchers
    • government agencies
    • for-profit businesses
    • consultants
  • To browse the Philanthropy collection of books, magazines, DVDs, and directories (available directly behind the Information Desk) or to use any of the grants databases that are available on-site only, stop by the Redmond Library anytime during open hours.

    To ask a question or to make an appointment for one-on-one or group research assistance, contact Kirsten Erickson at krerickson@kcls.org. 

  • Browse our recommendations by topic.

Contact Us

Ask questions and get help using the Foundation Directory and other NPRC resources. Call 425-885-1861 to book a one-on-one or group research appointment. Or, send an email to Redmond Librarian Kirsten Erickson at krerickson@kcls.org. 

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