The Academy for Fundraising Training at The Center for Responsible Funding
Phone: 215-925-6140
www.responsiblefunding.org/services/index.htm

The Academy offers three specialized training programs to social justice groups: Securing Assets for Grassroots Empowerment (SAGE), Building for Permanence and Money for the Movement.

Delaware Valley Grantmakers (DVG)
www.dvg.org

Delaware Valley Grantmakers is a membership association for grantmakers, and does not make grants, provide technical assistance to nonprofits, or make recommendations to match grantseekers with specific funders. However, the DVG web site includes links to several agencies that provide assistance with fundraising and other grantseeking issues, as well as the following resources:

• Member List: A complete list of DVG's 150-plus member organizations (foundations and corporate giving programs), organized both alphabetically and by grantmaker type, with links to webpages where available.
• Common Grant Application/Report Form: Developed with input from both grantmakers and nonprofit organizations, this application and reporting format is accepted by many DVG members. The form can also serve as a useful guide for the types of questions many grant applications/report forms will ask.
• Glossary of Grantwriting Terms: A valuable list defining key words and phrases used in grant applications.

LaSalle Nonprofit Center
Phone: 215-951-1701
www.lasallenonprofitcenter.org

LaSalle's Nonprofit Center is the primary technical assistance provider for nonprofit organizations in the Philadelphia region. Drawing on a pool of consultants and trainers primarily from LaSalle University's academic staff and alumni community, The Center works mainly with mid-sized arts, culture, environmental, human service, social justice, and social service organizations whose budgets range from $75,000 to $10,000,000.

The Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF)
Phone: 215-546-9426
www.nonprofitfinancefund.org

The Nonprofit Finance Fund (formerly the Cultural Facilities Fund) has provided financial and advisory services to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area since 1994. Serving nonprofits in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, services available to nonprofits include:

1. Loans for facilities and other growth-related projects
2. Workshops and advice on facilities and financial planning, and new business development projects
3. Small planning grants of up to $10,000 to secure specific pieces of information during the project planning process (available by invitation only)

Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO)
Phone: 717-236-8584
www.pano.org

Located in Harrisburg, PANO is the statewide membership organization serving and advancing the charitable nonprofit sector through leadership, advocacy, education and services in order to improve the quality of life in Pennsylvania. Member services include: Training Seminars; Technical Assistance including Nonprofit Governance and Legislative Information; Information on the Legislative Process and on Getting to Know Your Legislator; and Education on Public Policy Issues that Affect Nonprofits.

Regional Foundation Center
Phone: 215-686-5423
www.library.phila.gov (use drop-down search menu to access RFC)

The Regional Foundation Center (RFC) is a great first stop for nonprofits searching for appropriate funders to support their projects. RFC provides grantseekers, grantmakers, and the general public with accurate current information on nonprofit management, proposal writing, and general philanthropy. Its collection of print and electronic materials is the largest public information clearinghouse of its type in the tri-state area.

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