Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses. Presents sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries which serve as examples of how to approach, structure and compose business plans. Available in multiple languages. Text-to-speech available.
Access full-text articles for thousands of business journals, including peer-reviewed, scholarly business publications; company and industry profiles from Datamonitor; market research and country reports.  Available in multiple languages. Text-to-speech available in HTML format.
Use Candid Search to research nonprofits and explore grant histories from one centralized database.
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Access live and on-demand trainings, webinars, and other resources designed to improve your nonprofit’s fundraising, overall sustainability, grantmaking, and transparency. Major topics include fundraising best practices, proposal writing, management, governance, starting a nonprofit, and nonprofit and foundation transparency. Create a free account and register for classes.
This self-paced assessment is for people who are either considering or are already in the early stages of starting a nonprofit. Questions will assess background knowledge, capital, and work experience that are relevant to starting a nonprofit. Once the assessment is complete, the results will provide customized resources to guide your team on identifying funding, navigating the legal process, developing a business plan, and launching programs.
Research peer nonprofit organizations and explore funders and their giving history under one database, Candid Search. Explore IRS filings, leadership profiles, and funding patterns to conduct due diligence, find prospective funders, and navigate the philanthropic landscape with confidence.
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This tool for nonprofit and community-based organizations is a comprehensive grants database containing hundreds of profiles of funders that support Colorado nonprofit organizations. The searchable online database allows grant-seekers to research funders that support a specific area of interest, geographic location or type of grant such as, general operating support or capital campaigns.
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Use Candid Search to research nonprofits and explore grant histories from one centralized database.
Library use only