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Candid is a nonprofit that helps other nonprofits serve their communities. The Deschutes Public Library is a Candid Community Partner and we offer access to Candid’s key tool Candid Search.

Candid Search

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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’s Knowledge Base Articles

Find expertly curated resources and information to help you succeed in the social sector.
LinkedIn Learning

Grow your skills for the social sector. Explore free courses and instructional videos online in technology, business, design and more.
Gale Courses

Take free online courses with an instructor to learn how to start or manage a nonprofit.

Association of Fundraising Professionals
Shares and refines fundraising best practices through a supportive network development professionals.
Central Oregon Health Data
Provides community health data for Crook, Jefferson, Deschutes, and Northern Klamath counties, and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.
Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO)
A statewide network of nonprofits, foundations, business partners, and individuals dedicated to supporting Oregon’s nonprofit sector.
Nonprofit Network of Central Oregon
A subdivision of NAO that helps nonprofit administrators strengthen general management skills from fundraising to financial management to effective supervision.
Oregon Department of Justice
View statutes and rules governing Oregon nonprofits.
Grants and Related Resources
This research guide is maintained by the Michigan State University (MSU) Libraries. It is a compilation of resources for grant and financial aid seekers. Note that some of the resources are only available to students, staff, and faculty at MSU.
Grants.gov
Grants.gov is your place to find and apply for federal grants.
National Council of Nonprofits
They identify emerging trends, share best practices, and promote solutions that benefit nonprofits and the communities they serve. Check out their sections on America’s nonprofits, trends and policy issues, and tools and resources for information and reports to help you in your nonprofit work.
NonProfitPRO
The go-to source for nonprofit management and strategy for nonprofit professionals. They cover topics ranging from internal issues such human resources, board and volunteer management to technology to tax and legal matters, news and raising funds. You can also read posts from their bloggers or listen to a podcast.
NonProfitReady
Create your own free account to access over 500 professional development and training materials for nonprofits. They offer hundreds of free online courses, videos, and downloadable guides to support the most common nonprofit jobs.
TechSoup
A nonprofit international network of non-governmental organizations that provides technical support and technological tools to other nonprofits. They offer low-cost access to technology products to nonprofits, libraries and foundations. Create an account to receive their newsletter.
USAspending.gov
Grants.gov is your place to find and apply for federal grants.

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