Resources
Our Resources Page is intended as a guide to help you and your organization fill out the required forms needed to apply for a grant.
We also want to provide additional information that will be helpful in your organization’s success.
Webinars
8/10/21: Do’s and Don’ts of Grant Proposal Writing | Download: Proposal Writing Tips 8.10.21 6/15/21: Connect, Communicate, Cultivate: 8 Steps for Cultivating Relationships with Donors (Part 2) | Download: Part 2 6/8/21: Connect, Communicate, Cultivate: 8 Steps for Cultivating Relationships with Donors (Part 1) | Download: Part 1 5/12/21: Panel Discussion COVID-19 a Year Later: Challenges, Accomplishments, and a Look Ahead 4/13/21: Fundraising Planning: Part 2 | Download: Presentation, Handout, Exercise 4/6/21: Fundraising Planning: Part 1 | Download: Presentation, Handout, Exercise
Missed an event? Access past webinars in the series.
Helpful Profiles for Nonprofits
Reach a different audience. Potential Funders often look at sites like Guidestar and Candid to fund nonprofits and their year-round efforts. Create and maintain your profile so you do not miss out on additional funding.
Tools to Create a Successful Funding Proposal
Build a stronger funding proposal using tips and tools found at the links below:
- IRS Form W9 (pdf)
- About Form 990 on the IRS website
- How to read the IRS Form 990 & find out what it means (pdf)
Help Donors Find You
Donors are always looking to support nonprofits bettering their own communities through philanthropic endeavors like yours. Access donor directories using these helpful links:
- Visit the Inland Empire Funders Alliance page to see their members
- Native Americans in Philanthropy
- First Nations Development Institute
- Foundation Directory Online Subscription by Candid
- Grantwatch Subscription
- Government Grants
Understanding the Inland Empire
The Inland Empire is a diverse region within the counties of San Bernardino and Riverside. Four million people call the area home, including several nonprofit organizations working with residents facing crisis within their homes, health or other categories.
- 2020 National Poverty Guidelines
- U.S Census Bureau
- UCR State of Nonprofits in the Inland Empire
- Kidsdata.org A program of Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health
- Community Hospital of San Bernardino – 2019 Community Needs Assessment (pdf)
- Loma Linda University Health Community Health Needs Assessment – 2019 (pdf)
- Kaiser Permanente 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment for Riverside County (pdf)
Understanding Indian Country
Indian Country is home to self-governing Native American communities across the United States. Learn more by accessing the following resources:
- 2020 National Poverty Guidelines
- My Tribal Area – U.S. Census Bureau
- CDC Tribal Data, Information, & Resources
- National Congress for Native Americans – Indian Country Demographics