Candid Community
What is Candid Community?
Candid Community is a set of resources that will help you locate funding opportunities and increase organizational and staff capacity. As a member of Candid Community’s network of nonprofit-serving organizations, Cooper Foundation provides Waco nonprofits free access to:
- Foundation Directory
- GuideStar
- Candid Learning
Watch this Candid video to better understand how their programs can benefit your nonprofit.
Foundation Directory
Foundation Directory is considered the most extensive, up-to-date database of charitable giving. Funder types in include private foundations, community foundations, federal agencies, corporate giving programs, and more.
Tips for Using Foundation Directory:
GuideStar
GuideStar is the most advanced search and analysis tool for researching nonprofit organizations – including over 2.5 million current and historical nonprofit records and multiple years of financial and results data.
Tips for Using GuideStar:
Candid Learning
Candid Learning is an extensive library of nonprofit resources materials, including:
- Live and on-demand trainings on a range of nonprofit capacity building topics
- Audiobook, e-book, and article library with thousands of resources on key nonprofit concepts and topics
- Online librarian consultations for real-time, personalized assistance from in-house experts on philanthropy, nonprofit management, and fundraising
- Access Candid Learning here
Where do I access Candid Community Resources?
- ANYTIME & ANYWHERE: Candid Learning includes organizational and staff capacity resources and can be accessed anywhere in the world, at any time of day!
- LOCATION SPECIFIC: Foundation Directory & GuideStar must be accessed when connected to the internet at the following locations:
Waco-McLennan County Library
View Waco-McLennan County Library branch hours & locations
Use personal laptop or library computer
Must be connected to Library wifi
The Cooper House (1801 Austin Avenue)
By appointment, Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Must use personal laptop
Email info@cooperfdn.org to check availability
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