Intro to Foundation Directory & GuideStar

• Explore Foundation Directory and how it can be used to find potential funders
• Discover ways to access Candid resources, including Foundation Directory and GuideStar
• Find additional resources provided by the nonprofit organization Candid
• Learn where to get hands-on training and find help with using this powerful tool
• Engage with the Nonprofit Resource Center at Tulsa City-County Library and the no-cost Foundation Directory resource access and trainings they provide!

Taking Grant Seeking to The Next Level Using GuideStar & Foundation Directory

Using GuideStar to Demonstrate Credibility and Answer Funder Questions such as:

• Are you a legal nonprofit?
• Do you have a compelling mission that is compatible with the funder's focus area?
• Do you have strong leadership?
• Do you provide high-quality programs that meet a real need in the community?
• Do you have a strong organizational and financial infrastructure?

Making the Most of Foundation Directory

• Identify donors whose funding interests match your projects, geographic area, and the populations you serve
• Discover key leaders within organizations in order to take advantage of personal and professional networks
• Explore past giving in your funding area in order to make an appropriate ask from a funder