Nonprofit Services
Welcome to Nonprofit Services
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is proud to partner with Candid. As a Candid Community Partner, we offer free access to the resources you need to do good.
Through this partnership, the Library provides access to resources that help you:
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Learn the fundamentals of grant seeking
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Prospect research effectively
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Attend workshops on topics relevant to nonprofits
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Check out print and full-text e-books on starting a nonprofit, nonprofit board development and management, fundraising, and more
Upcoming Nonprofit programs and events
Explore upcoming Nonprofit programs and events
Upcoming Nonprofit programs and events
Explore upcoming Nonprofit programs and events
Candid
Formed from the merger of Foundation Center and Guidestar in 2019, Candid is the leading source of information about philanthropy worldwide. Through data, analysis and training, it connects people who want to change the world to the resources they need to succeed.
Foundation Directory Professional - The Foundation Directory is the premier resource for locating in-depth information about grantsmakers and their grants. Includes almost one million grant opportunities from about 90,000 grantmakers.
Guidestar - Providing you with the nonprofit information you need. Use GuideStar to look up a nonprofit and access the most complete data available.
2021 Nonprofit Compensation Report
Live chat with the Foundation Center
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is a Candid Community Partner.
Check out our LibGuide for more resources
Explore Nonprofit Resources
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LinkedIn Learning
Learn moreLinkedIn Learning is an online educational site that includes over 3,000 courses (and over 130,000 videos) in popular fields like web design, web development, IT, education/instruction, media production, and business.
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Gale Directory Library
Learn moreGale Directory Library provides digital access to reference works including the Encyclopedia of Associations, Market Share Reporter, National Directory of Nonprofit Organizations, and Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans.
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Simply Analytics
Learn moreSimplyAnalytics is a web-based mapping application that enables you to quickly create professional-quality thematic maps and reports using powerful demographic, business, and marketing data.
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Social Explorer
Learn moreVisualization and data-mapping tool with hundreds of thousands of data indicators and across demography, economy, health, education, religion, crime and more
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ProQuest Central
Learn moreGeneral reference database for over 175 subjects from magazines, journals and newspapers, including peer-reviewed and scholarly works.
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- Mecklenburg County Quality of Life Explorer
Explore many aspects of life in Mecklenburg County through this interactive web-based portal.
- Candid Foundation Landscapes
Dive into a deep exploration of a variety of issues, complete with clear and easy to understand visuals.
- Candid Social Sector Explorer
Explore the social sector in detail with simple visuals and an intuitive interface.
Explore issues and the Community
Explore the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community and gather data to support your plans and initiatives. Learn how your community is impacted by the issues you care about.
- Mecklenburg County Quality of Life Explorer
- Mecklenburg County Quality of Life Explorer
Explore many aspects of life in Mecklenburg County through this interactive web-based portal.
- Candid Foundation Landscapes
Dive into a deep exploration of a variety of issues, complete with clear and easy to understand visuals.
- Candid Social Sector Explorer
Explore the social sector in detail with simple visuals and an intuitive interface.
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- Library Programs
Attend a nonprofit class or sign up for a 1-on-1
- Candid Training
Explore Candid’s vast library of on-demand training available anytime, anywhere
- Candid YouTube
Find a wide array of classes, training, and informational videos through Candid’s YouTube
Programs and Services
Find support and resources to learn more, build your capacity, and make a real difference.
- Library Programs
- Library Programs
Attend a nonprofit class or sign up for a 1-on-1
- Candid Training
Explore Candid’s vast library of on-demand training available anytime, anywhere
- Candid YouTube
Find a wide array of classes, training, and informational videos through Candid’s YouTube
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- Candid Overdrive Nonprofit Library
Get access to almost a thousand nonprofit related ebooks and e-audiobooks for free!
- EBSCOhost Ebook Collection
EBSCOhost eBook collection is a diverse collection of e-books on topics ranging from business & economics and computer science to home & garden and study aids. The Library also has a large e-book library for customers interested in non-profit resources.
- Issue Lab
Access a large collection of reports, whitepapers, briefs, case studies and more funded by the social sector. Find project descriptions and evaluations to strengthen your own work and grant proposals. Share your own successes and outcomes with others to increase your work’s impact.
E-books and More
Knowledge is power. Access a vast collection of e-books, e-audiobooks, reports, case studies, and more!
- Candid Overdrive Nonprofit Library
- Candid Overdrive Nonprofit Library
Get access to almost a thousand nonprofit related ebooks and e-audiobooks for free!
- EBSCOhost Ebook Collection
EBSCOhost eBook collection is a diverse collection of e-books on topics ranging from business & economics and computer science to home & garden and study aids. The Library also has a large e-book library for customers interested in non-profit resources.
- Issue Lab
Access a large collection of reports, whitepapers, briefs, case studies and more funded by the social sector. Find project descriptions and evaluations to strengthen your own work and grant proposals. Share your own successes and outcomes with others to increase your work’s impact.
Explore issues and the Community
Explore the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community and gather data to support your plans and initiatives. Learn how your community is impacted by the issues you care about.
Programs and Services
Find support and resources to learn more, build your capacity, and make a real difference.
E-books and More
Knowledge is power. Access a vast collection of e-books, e-audiobooks, reports, case studies, and more!