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Candid.org

Research nonprofits and find funding, all in one place

Candid.org is a nonprofit that connects those searching for nonprofits and nonprofits looking for support from funders. The Springfield City Library is a member of the Candid Community (previously the Funding Information Network), a nationwide network of libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit agencies that provide free access to Candid Search.

Nonprofits, grassroots organizations and individual patrons are welcome to use the database at any Springfield Library branch during our open hours. Connect on our public computers, or bring your own device to use on our WiFi.

Candid search

Candid search is the most comprehensive source of nonprofit information,
combining decades of trusted data from Foundation Directory and GuideStar.
Access data on 1.9 million+ nonprofits and 304,000 grantmakers to:

  • Find organizations where you can donate, volunteer, or work
  • Seek out local resources and services, like food banks or shelters
  • Easily find and connect with funders for your nonprofit or project
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Candid Learning offers information and resources that are specifically designed to meet the needs of grantseekers. Learn how to start a 501(c)3 nonprofit, find grants, build relationships in the nonprofit sector, recognize scams, and more.

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Candid resources

Candid’s Nonprofit Startup Resources
Find helpful resources for starting a nonprofit, such as checklists, nonprofit associations, legal support, and government agencies.

Sample Fundraising Documents
Access free sample fundraising documents, such as a letter of inquiry (LOI), grant proposal, cover letter, or proposal budget.

Philanthropy Classification System
Need to know the exact terms the nonprofit world uses to describe your work? This tool will help.

Additional fundraising resources

Mass.gov’s Community One Stop for Growth
The Community One Stop for Growth is a single application portal and collaborative review process of community development grant programs that make targeted investments in the Commonwealth.

Grants.gov
While Candid Search includes government grants, Grants.gov is the central location for non-profit grant seekers to find and apply for federal funding opportunities.

Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers loans for small businesses, and provides grants to nonprofits, Resource Partners, and educational organizations. These grants aim to support entrepreneurship through counseling and training programs.

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Reference database, ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, and market research.

AtoZdatabases provides reference information on many topics, including:

  • Business & executive profiles
  • Residential database, with information on interests, hobbies and lifestyles, homeowners, recent movers
  • Real-time job listings

This database is ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, employment opportunities, finding friends, relatives and more.

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AtoZ databases proporcionan información de referencia sobre muchos temas, entre ellos:

  • Perfiles empresariales y ejecutivos
  • Base de datos residencial, con información sobre intereses, pasatiempos y estilos de vida, propietarios de vivienda, y personas que se han mudado recientemente
  • Ofertas de empleo en tiempo real

Esta base de datos es ideal para oportunidades de venta, listas de correo, investigación de mercado, oportunidades de empleo, búsqueda de amigos, familiares, y más.

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