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• Other books on grant writing & fundraising
• Videos on grant writing & fundraising
• Materials from Boise Public's Funding Information Center
• Sources for Idaho information on children & families

Reference Books

Note: As reference books (those marked with a R before the call number) do not normally circulate, the State Commission will be glad to photocopy information for you from these books.

Annual Register of Grant Support: A Directory of Funding Sources 1997, 30th edition. R.R. Bowker, 1996. (R361.7 ANNUAL 1997)
More than 3,000 entries arranged by disciplines. There are four indexes ­ subject, organization and program, geographic, and personnel. Extensive cross-references facilitate the potential applicant's search for appropriate grant programs. (ISBN 0-8352-3743-5)

The Big Book of Library Grant Money 1998-99, Prepared by The Taft Group for The American Library Association, ALA, 1998. ( R021.83 BIG BOO 1998-99)
Nearly 2,200 profiles targeting the most promising major givers. A biennial publication that organizes profiles state-by-state; lists only givers who will consider unsolicited proposals; indexes givers by state and city of corporate headquarters; and provides an index to types of programs receiving grants. (ISBN 0-8389-0739-3)

1998 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, Office of Management and Budget & General Services Administration, 1997. (R338.973 CATALOG)
A government-wide compendium of federal programs, projects, services, and activities providing assistance or benefits to the American public. Contains information on nearly 1,500 assistance programs administered by 57 federal agencies. The basic volume is published annually in June, with an update in December. The best reference source for federal programs. Also available on floppy disk and CD-ROM.

Corporate Giving Directory, 1997, edited by Kenneth Estell. 18th edition. The Taft Group, 1997. (R361.7 CORPORA 1997)
Entries are listed alphabetically with fourteen indexes to help users cross-reference program characteristics critical to successful fund raising. Includes more than 1,000 companies and each company profiled makes contributions of at least $200,000 annually. (ISBN 1-5699-5301-5)

Directory of Idaho Foundations, edited by Elaine Leppert. 8th edition. Caldwell Public Library, 1997. (R361.7 DIRECTO 1997)
A valuable resource for Idaho grantseekers. The directory is divided into six sections: foundations headquartered in Idaho, scholarships, foundations granting only to designated organizations, inactive foundations, national foundations funding in Idaho, and three appendices: a geographic index, calendar of application deadlines, and a bibliography.(ISSN 1058-0689)

The Foundation Directory, 20th edition. The Foundation Center, 1998. (R061 FOUNDAT 1998) Considered to be the definitive source on grantmaking foundations, it contains information on more than 8,000 foundations giving at least $200,000 annually. Arrangement is alphabetical by state, and then by foundation name. There are seven indexes and three appendixes to assist grantseekers. (ISBN 0-87954-765-0 casebound; 0-87954-762-6 soft cover)

National Guide to Funding for Libraries and Information Services, edited by Elizabeth H. Rich. 4th edition. The Foundation Center, 1997. (R361.7 NATIONA 1997)
Intended as a starting point for grantseekers looking for foundation, corporate and other charitable support for libraries and information services. A total of 644 entries that have been evaluated to ensure that the grantmaker possesses sufficient interest in libraries and and related disciplines. (ISBN 0-87954 716-2)

Other books that may be interlibrary loaned from the State Commission

Becoming a Fundraiser: The Principles and Practice of Library Development, by Victoria Steele and Stephen D. Elder. American Library Association, 1992. (025.11 STEELE)
A realistic view of how library fundraising works. Explains how to succeed at fundraising by selecting a program that will suit your library and your administrative and personal skills. Chapters include information on development staffing, friends groups, raising funds from organizations, and strategic communication. (ISBN 0-8389-0589-7)

The Board Member's Guide to Fund Raising: What Every Trustee Needs to Know About Raising Money, by Fisher Howe. Jossey-Bass Inc., 1991. (658.1 HOWE)
Describes a board's responsibility for fund raising; provides helpful do's and don'ts; reveals where boards often go wrong; and shows how individual trustees can personally support fund-raising efforts most effectively. Contains a wealth of valuable fund-raising strategies and techniques. (ISBN 1 55542-322-1)

Foundation Fundamentals; A Guide for Grantseekers, edited by Mitchell F. Nauffts. 5th edition. Foundation Center, 1994. (361.763 NAUFFTS 1994)
Takes you step-by-step through the resources and search strategies developed by the Foundation Center. Includes descriptions of types of foundation; an overview of resources available to grantseekers; a basic outline for funding proposals; and worksheets to help grantseekers identify potential funders. (ISBN 0-87954-543-7)

Fundraising for the Small Public Library; A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians, by James Swan. Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc., 1990. (025.11 SWAN)
Practical advice for small libraries planning a general fundraising campaign, direct mail appeals, and special events. (ISBN 1-55570-077-2)

Getting Your Grant; A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians, by Peggy Barber and Linda D. Crowe. Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc., 1993. (025.11 BARBER)
A quick and easy source with checklists and practical exercises to guide you through grant development. Includes examples of proposals and fact sheets that have worked well for other libraries. Describes the process of identifying potential funding sources, preparing your proposal, and follow-through. (ISBN 1 55570-038-1)

Library Fundraising; Models For Success, edited by Dwight F. Burlingame. American Library Association, 1995. (021.83 LIBRARY)
A unique collection of firsthand fundraising experiences encompassing methods such as special events, capital campaigns, and programs ­ what worked, what didn't, and what could work better. (ISBN 0-8389-0657-5)

Saving Your Library; A Guide to Getting, Using and Keeping the Power You Need, by Sally Gardner Reed. McFarland & Company, Inc., 1992. (021.83 REED)
Useful advice for getting financial support by enlisting the library's most effective advocates. The first part looks at library advocacy on the local level ­ from immediate concerns to ongoing support strategies. Part two examines tactics to get state and federal support. (ISBN 0-89950-719-0)

Understanding Nonprofit Funding; Managing Revenues in Social Services and Community Development Organizations, by Kirsten A. Gronbjerg. Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1993. (361.7 GRONBJE)
Helps public administrators understand how to work with nonprofit organizations and shows how different public policy structures affect the operation and management of nonprofits. Offers insights into managing the complex web of financial resources including donations and fund-raising events. (ISBN 1-55542-538-0)

­compiled by Stephanie Kukay, Reference Librarian, Idaho Commission for Libraries

Videos available from the State Commission

Grant Your Wish: Learn How to Write a Successful Grant Proposal, Successful Images, Inc. 1998. (336.185 GONZALEZ)
Learn about the twelve key elements of a proposal, why some proposals get funded and some don't, how to create a budget and where to get a list of funding sources. 30 minutes.

Recognizing Fundraising Opportunities. American Library Association, 1998. (025.11 RECOGNI)
Designed to make the entire library staff partners in the fundraising process and to demonstrate that the behaviors involved are the same as those normally used to give good customer service. This package allows you to conduct a one-hour workshop, and includes a scripted training section to use with the 11-minute video.

You're in the Money; Fundraising Fundamentals, American Library Association, 1994. (025.11 YOURE I) This 30-minute video discusses the basics of fundraising, including organizing the campaign, deciding on the appropriate method for raising money, locating the best prospects, and starting a foundation. (ISBN 1-56641-011-8)

Materials Available at Boise Public's Funding Information Center

Making the Grade: Community Workbook, National Collaboration for Youth, 1991. (FIC 307.14 COMMUNI MAKING 1991) A source for information on how to engage youth and adults as partners in the process of empowering communities to assume responsibility for creating and maintaining safe environments for all young people. Objectives include helping communities assess their values, needs and capacity to affect youth crises.

Raise More Money for Your Nonprofit Organization: A Guide to Evaluating and Improving Your Fundraising, by Anne L. New. The Foundation Center, 1991. (FIC 361.7068 NEW 1991) Can help nonprofit leaders in three ways: assess present fundraising; use analysis to convince your board of directors that time and money spent to improve long-term fundraising capability can be a good investment; get in the habit of self-assessment.

Starting and Running a Nonprofit Organization, by Joan M. Hummel. 2nd edition. University of Minnesota Press, [n.d.]. Details considerations and actions that a new nonprofit organization should consider.

Sources for Idaho information on children & families

Profiles: Idaho School Districts, 1998-1999, State of Idaho Department of Education. Provides information about each Idaho school district including progress toward meeting district goals, number of LEP (limited English proficient) students, drop out rates, test scores, number of students in special education, number of students using the free or reduced meals. Available through the State Commission's State Documents department (E2100.16).

Idaho Kids Count 1999-2000 Data Book: Profiles of Child Well-Being. Kids Count is part of a national and state-by-state effort to track the status of children. The book contains information and statistics on major well-being indicators by county. Indicators and information includes: County population by race and ethnicity, population under age 18, family economic well-being, families receiving assistance, school dropouts, teen births, and much more. Available through the State Commission's State Documents department.

Serving Exceptional Children: A Report to the Idaho Legislature January 2000, Presented by Dr. Marilyn Howard, State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Idaho State Department of Education. Reports on activities involving students with disabilities or gifts and talents. Also breaks down the number of special education students served in each disability category statewide. Available through the State Commission's State Documents department (E2100.16 SPE01 2000).

Trends in the Well-Being of America's Children & Youth, 1999. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. A federal source of information about children in the United States. Tracks information over time including Family-Child Engagement in Literacy Activities (which includes library visits), and Reading Habits of Children and Youth. (Available through the State Commission's Federal Documents department.