Resources
Trusted books, classes, people, publications, and other resources to inspire your nonprofit journey
Over the years, we've gathered a trove of invaluable resources that can help shape the structure and strategy of your nonprofit. This curated collection includes trusted books, insightful classes, influential individuals, and enlightening publications.
These resources span various topics, from nonprofit management, fundraising, and culture, to storytelling, social justice, organizational vitality, and other essential subjects that can contribute to your organization's success.
We're always eager to discover fresh sources of inspiration and knowledge. If you have any suggestions for resources that you think could enhance our archive, please let us know!
A to Be Partners & WVDO
Professional Grant Writing Certificate Course
Certificate in Grant Writing
Learn practical, hands-on grant writing tools and techniques to win proposals and advance your career.
This ten-week tactical deep dive into the realities of grant writing will build your skills and confidence so you can create winning proposals.
This course is for anyone looking to gain practical, current, and relevant experience in nonprofit grant writing. No previous grant writing experience necessary.
Elevate Your Grant Awareness & Skills
Gain a deeper understanding of the funding landscape, locally and nationally
Review current trends in philanthropy and types of grants
Learn practical grant writing skills, including prospect research, case statements, need statements, budgets, and submission processes
Understand how to work cross-departmentally to create, implement, and report on grants
Get real-world experience as you write a proposal
You will graduate the program with a completed, ready-for-submission letter of intent, and robust written materials from which to draw full-length proposals.
Classes & Consultants
Willamette Valley Development Officers
Leadership, nonprofit management, and grant writing certifications.
Philanthropy Studio
Fundraising, nonprofit management, leadership development.
Chu Matrix
Technology, data, and processes integration.
Evaluation into Action
Program evaluation and technical assessments.
The Varga Group
Capital campaigns, fundraising training, and leadership coaching.
Breesa Culver
Fundraising, donor stewardship, writing, and strategy.
Community Centered Solutions
Equity, diversity, and inclusion consulting.
Nonprofit Strategic Planning
Center for Equity & Inclusion
Equity, diversity, and inclusion capacity building and strategy.
Resolutions Northwest
Trainings in racial equity, restorative justice, and more.
Pregame
Strategic planning, board retreats, and executive & team coaching.
Candid
Philanthropic responses to COVID-19.
Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations
A Practical Guide for Dynamic Times.
Creating the Accountable Organization
A Practical Guide to Improve Performance Execution.
Nonprofit Sustainability
Making Strategic Decisions for Financial Viability.
Nonprofit Fundraising
Candid
Funding for racial equity.
Chronicle of Philanthropy
Grant making for racial justice.
Community Centric Fundraising
Equity-driven fundraising model.
Grant Station COVID-19
Search engine for up-to-date funding opportunities.
Foundant Technologies
COVID-19 grant seeker and nonprofit resources.
Foundation Center
A subscription-based online directory for foundation grant research.
Community Centric Fundraising
Fundraising grounded in equity and social justice.
Getting Funded
The Complete Guide to Writing Grant Proposals.
Nonprofit Leadership
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Curated guide to navigating Coronavirus.
Blue Avocado
A Magazine of American Nonprofits. Great reporting on nonprofit leadership and board issues.
Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership
Practical tips and insight for nonprofit leaders.
Nonprofit AF
Nonprofit-related humor and insight.
Board Source
Nonprofit board resources and good governance guidelines.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
Thought leadership and commentary on a range of social issues.
“I’ve worked with Tobey as a board member and I have reviewed grant proposals her team has written. In meetings, she is a skilled facilitator and consensus-builder. A to Be Partners knows how to get to the heart of the matter with grace and tact. Their grant writing is clear, concise and compelling.”