Grants and Nonprofit Resources

The Grants Collection provides the resources and guides nonprofits need for philanthropic success. The Collection includes titles on how to start a nonprofit, manage a nonprofit, nonprofit law, nonprofit leadership, volunteers, board governance, strategic planning, prospect research, major gifts campaigns, marketing, fundraising, proposal writing, and more!

This Collection is kept at the FCL Farmington Hills location. FCL cardholders may place any item on hold for pickup at the FCL Farmington location. Browse some of our recommended titles in popular nonprofit subjects below.

Nonprofit Fundraising Classes and One-on-Ones

Introductory classes are listed in our monthly brochures, and posted on our event calendar. Sessions may be scheduled for groups or individuals both on and off-site. If you have questions about classes, nonprofit resources, or the Grants Collection, please contact Sherri Vaughn, Business & Nonprofit Development Director.

Candid - Resources for Nonprofits

Candid is a nonprofit that helps other nonprofits access the most comprehensive data and insights about the social sector. FCL partners with Candid to provide free in-Library access to Candid products, services, classes and resources. As a Candid partner, FCL plays a vital role in providing communities with the fundraising and nonprofit resources they need to do good. You can access the following Candid products for free from within either Library location on the public computers or your own device:

The following Candid Products are free for public use from anywhere:

Online Learning & Research Databases

FCL provides free public access to FCL cardholders to a variety of peer-reviewed research databases and online learning platforms. Visit our Online Learning Hub to find legal reference databases, professional development for business and nonprofit professionals, and more.