Nonprofit Resources

The Nonprofit and Business Resource Center (NBRC) provides free access to information, research tools, educational resources, and print materials to help nonprofits and community organizations develop, manage, and grow.

Whether you are starting a nonprofit, researching funding opportunities, developing a grant proposal, strengthening your board, or learning about nonprofit management, the NBRC can help you find reliable information and resources.

Explore Nonprofit Resources

Grant & Funding Research

Research grants, foundations, corporate giving programs, and other funding opportunities. Resources can help you identify potential funders, understand funding priorities, and develop a targeted approach to grant seeking.

Fundraising & Grant Writing

Find books, guides, and educational resources covering fundraising strategies, proposal development, donor research, and other approaches to nonprofit funding.

Nonprofit Management & Leadership

Explore resources on nonprofit operations, strategic planning, board development, governance, leadership, financial management, and organizational development.

Start a Nonprofit

Learn about the process of establishing a nonprofit organization, including organizational structure, governance, tax-exempt status, registration, and other requirements.

Philanthropy & Volunteerism

Explore resources related to charitable giving, philanthropy, volunteer management, community engagement, and the nonprofit sector.

Community & Public Service

Find local and national organizations, government agencies, community resources, and other information supporting public service and community development.

Online Resources

The NBRC provides access to a variety of online tools and databases to support nonprofit research and learning.

Nonprofit Databases – visit our Nonprofit Databases page for more information.

Print Collection

The NBRC maintains a curated collection of books and print materials covering:

  • Fundraising and grant writing
  • Nonprofit management and leadership
  • Board development and governance
  • Philanthropy and volunteerism
  • Strategic planning
  • Financial management
  • Organizational development
  • Community engagement

Nonprofit Sector Organizations

Connect with the NBRC

Have a question or need help finding a resource? The Nonprofit & Business Resource Center (NBRC) can help you find information and resources to support your nonprofit, small business, or entrepreneurial goals.

Contact us: NBRC@onlib.org