Library Resources
Our librarians also assist Members with a variety of research, including prospect research on foundations and individuals; samples and templates of requests for proposals, grant applications, budgets, and other aspects of the grantseeking/grantmaking process; salary surveys and job descriptions; and general research on philanthropic nonprofit topics. To take advantage of this Member benefit, email Member411@myforefront.org.
The Library offers online LibGuides on a variety of topics, including nonprofit careers and prospect research. You can also access a variety of databases as well as search books in the catalog through LibGuides.
Ebsco, iWave and the Catholic Funding Guide are a few of the databases the Forefront Library offers. Learn more about how to use our databases!
To learn more about our resources, attend a free Introduction to Prospect Research Workshop , which includes an orientation to the Library. Orientations are held by appointment, and you can register for one on this page.
Want to host our Introduction to Prospect Research Workshop at your nonprofit's office? Contact Christina Caputo, Knowledge Services Manager at ccaputo@myforefront.org.
Upcoming prospect research workshops are listed in our calendar.
Through our partnership with Candid the Forefront Library supports foundation prospects with the most comprehensive information in the sector with access to Foundation Directory, Foundation Maps, Grant to Individuals, and GuideStar, specialized trainings, subject experts, and other professional development opportunities. Candid is not available remotely.
Learn more about Candid.