Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation

Resource Library

Idaho Nonprofit Center - The Idaho Nonprofit Center provides a toolbox to build strong and accountable nonprofits, a platform to rally public involvement and gain support for the nonprofit sector.

Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers - The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers is a national philanthropic leader and a network of associations of grantmakers.  It supports philanthropy by strengthening the ability of all regional associations to fulfill their missions; these associations promote the growth and effectiveness of philanthropy in order to improve life in their communities.

Grant Proposal Self-Assessment - Questions which may help you organize your thoughts to make a clearer, more thoughtful proposal to whomever it may be addressed.  

Charity Navigator - Rates over 5,500 non-profits with public support over $500,000.

Idaho Careline 2-1-1 - Searchable database for social service providers in Idaho.

GuideStar - National Non-profit database through which IRS form 990 can be accessed with free registration.

Philanthropedia - Rates verified, financially responsible charities according to how much great work they're doing.
    Guide to Better Giving - Wondering what to think about as you plan your own charitable giving?

Boise Public Library e-Collections  - The Boise Public Library provides access to articles online. 
If you have a Boise Public Library card:
1.  Go to www.boisepubliclibrary.org
2.  Click on "eCollections"
3.  Click on "Databases & Websites"
4.  Click on "P" for ProQuest Central
5.  Click on "Connect Now" and enter your 14 digit library card number
6.  Click on the 4th tab at the top, labeled "Publications"
7.  Type in a Publication title, then click "Search" (Example: Stanford Social Innovation Review)
8.  You can now type in the title, author or subject you want to seach within the publication or browse the articles in an individual issue by clicking on a date in the bottom half of the screen.

If you do not have a Boise Public Library card:
1.  Go to www.lili.org
2.  Log in with User Name: lili; Password: idaho (all lower case) 
3.  Select the database ProQuest Central and follow steps 6 thru 8 above.