Resources for Nonprofits

If you work for a nonprofit, using your time and money efficiently is no doubt a necessity. Are you looking for grant opportunities? Do your staff need training on desktop software? Do you need to find partners or vendors to accomplish your goals? Fresno County Public Library offers a wide range of free services that may help you.

Grants and Nonprofit Center

Take advantage of the Library’s Grants and Nonprofit Center at the Central Library in downtown Fresno. Get access to free grantmaker directories, books on fundraising and nonprofit management, as well as the Foundation Center’s electronic resources. Use these databases to find detailed profiles of all active U.S. foundations, an extensive file of recent grants awarded by the nation's top funders and interactive mapping tools. In-depth training on any of the Center’s resources is available free of charge from the Library. Call (559) 600 - 6201 to make an appointment with a Librarian.

Nolo Guides for Nonprofits via the Legal Information Reference Center

With a valid library card, you get free access to a number of Nolo legal guides designed for nonprofits such as How to Form a Nonprofit Organization, Every Nonprofit’s Tax Guides and Nonprofit Meetings, Minutes, and Records. Download and print a wide selection of legal forms. 

Resources for Office Staff

If you’re responsible for the day-to-day operations of an office—whether you’re an assistant, an HR representative, or an office manager or supervisor —chances are you fill a lot of roles for your organization. Did you know that the Fresno County Public Library has a number of free tools that may help you do your job?

Computer Tutorials

If you need to learn a new software program on the fly, Learning Express gives you access to tutorials for many Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint Designer. You can also take courses in computer graphics programs like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Consumer Reports

Need to research a product before making a big purchase for the office? Take a look at what the folks at Consumer Reports have to say first. The Library website offers access to Consumer Reports articles through the EBSCO database MasterFILE Complete.

Nolo Legal Guides

If you’re responsible for your company’s human resources department, you may want to