About this Collection
Established in 2000, the Philanthropy Collection supports the information needs of nonprofit organizations located in DuPage County.
The Philanthropy Collection is also part of the Candid community. As a member of this nationwide network of libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit agencies, we provide visitors with free public access to books on fundraising and nonprofit management, but also to Foundation Directory Online Professional, and Foundation Grants to Individuals Online, and Guidestar Pro. These fully searchable databases include detailed profiles of all active U.S. foundations and an extensive file of recent grants awarded by the nation's top funders.
The Collection is available to all visitors whenever the Library is open. Users that have COD Library cards can also check out materials.
Tip Sheets
- GuideStarTips for searching this database of 1.8 million nonprofits.
- Philanthropy Classification SystemCandid’s taxonomy, describing the work of grantmakers, recipient organizations and the philanthropic transactions between those entities.
Borrow books
Sharpen your fundraising and nonprofit skills by accessing Candid's free digital library. Their Overdrive collection is always open and contains ebooks and audiobooks curated for the social sector.
Anyone can sign up for an account. A COD Library card is not required for using Candid's collection.
Philanthropy Databases
- Foundation Directory Online Professional (on-campus only)
Foundation Directory Online Professional by Candid provides detailed profiles of active U.S. foundations and extensive files of recent grants awarded by the nation's top funders. On-campus only.
- Foundation Grants To Individuals Online (on-campus only)
Foundation Grants to Individuals Online by Candid assists individuals in locating funding from foundations. On-campus only.
- GuideStar Pro (on-campus only)
GuideStar by Candid allows users to verify a nonprofit's legitimacy, learn whether a contribution will be tax deductible, view a nonprofit's recent Form 990, or find out more about its mission, programs, and finances. On-campus only.
Training
Free training from Candid
Live, online sessions conducted by Candid. New to grantseeking? Consider viewing "Introduction to Foundation Directory Online" available live and on demand.
Nonprofit Courses at College of DuPage
The Continuing Education department provides non-credit courses that will help you quickly learn strategies to raise funds for your organization, effectively communicate your mission and vision, and enable your board members to become effective at growing your nonprofit.
NIU Center for Nonprofit & NGO Studies
In 2015, Giving DuPage began its partnership with Northern Illinois University as a way to introduce Giving DuPage Nonprofit Members to an accredited and nationally-recognized certificate programs. Today, the NIU Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies works in partnership with the NIU Civic Leadership Academy to provide many exciting professional development opportunities.
Giving DuPage Nonprofit Members have access to discounted course rates as a benefit of being a Giving DuPage partner. Courses are centered on professional development, organizational efficiency, and informed leadership.
Your Librarian
College of DuPage Library
425 Fawell Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Periodicals
- Chronicle of Philanthropy This newspaper is a major source of news and information for charity leaders, fundraisers, grant makers, and other individuals associated with nonprofits organizations.
- Philanthropy Magazine "Philanthropy, the Roundtable's quarterly magazine, is packed with useful and beautifully written real-life stories. It offers practical examples, inspiration, detailed information, history, and clear guidance on the differences between giving that is great and giving that disappoints."
- Nonprofit World Focuses on key result areas of managing & leading a nonprofit organization.
- Foundation Review A peer-reviewed journal of philanthropy.
- Stanford Social Innovation Review Presents the best ideas in nonprofit management, philanthropy & corporate citizenship.
- GuideStar Nonprofit Compensation Report The 2019 GuideStar Nonprofit Compensation Report reviews key employee compensation at more than 113,000 nonprofit organizations. It relies exclusively upon data derived from the GuideStar database of digitized IRS Form 990 and 990-EZ information.Publication Date: 2022