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Local Resources
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The Funding Research Center was established in Spring 2000 with a $15,000 grant to assist area non-profit organizations in their search for funding opportunities as well as to provide "how to" information about developing and administering a fund raising program. Through a partnership between the Williamsburg Regional Library and the Health Foundation, the Funding Research Center acquired print resources now available in the reference section at the Williamsburg Library, as well as developed online resources at both the Library and over the Internet. Through a joint funding arrangement the on-line databases GrantSelect by the Oryx Press and the Foundation Center’s Foundation Directory on-line are now available to community members. |
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Historic Triangle Community Needs Assessment The Historic Triangle of Virginia--Williamsburg, James City County, and 3 census tracts of York County--constitutes a single economic and cultural community with three separate governments. This report is a first step in a community conversation to determine how we are doing as a community, where we want to set our priorities, and whether we are improving over time. It sets forth 13 vision statements and examines how our community is doing against those goals. |
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2008 Calendar of Nonprofit Events A calendar of events for local non-profit activities and classes in the Greater Williamsburg area for 2008 as submitted by subscribers to the Williamsburg Nonprofit Organizations Listserv. This email discussion list was created as a result of a series of Williamsburg Regional Library-WCHF sponsored seminars that discussed real life non-profit operation and organization issues. This list helps local non-profit organization subscribers to share event dates, exchange news, ask advice, and stay informed. View the 2008 Calendar of Nonprofit Events. Sign up for the Williamsburg Nonprofit Organizations Listserv. |
Regional Resources
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Virginia's program that helps families provide health insurance to their children. Health insurance is important to make sure that kids are able to get all the help they need to grow up healthy. FAMIS stands for Family Access to Medical Insurance Security. |
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LEAVE A LEGACY is a national campaign conducted by the National Committee on Planned Giving to inspire people to make charitable bequests. Through LEAVE A LEGACY people who have made charitable bequests and other types of planned gifts share their experiences in the hope of encouraging others to give. With the sponsorship of the Virginia Gift Planning Council, Leave a Legacy Greater Williamsburg has been launched. Call the Williamsburg Community Trust for more information at 757.259.1660. |
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SeniorNavigator is a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides free information about the health and aging resources available to Virginians. The information focuses on senior related issues such as health and aging, financial concerns, legal questions, health facilities, assisted living and housing, exercise programs, support groups and more. |
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Virginia Atlas of Community Health In an effort to meet the need for more useful, affordable information on community health, the Virginia Center for Healthy Communities developed the Virginia Atlas of Community Health. The Virginia Atlas of Community Health includes dozens of community health indicators at the locality and ZIP code level. This interactive web site allows the user to view tables and maps that can help them to gain a better understanding of the health of their community at the locality and ZIP code level. |
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Virginia Network of Nonprofit Organizations Virginia Network of Nonprofit Organizations (VANNO) connects nonprofits to advance effective practices and enhance their ability to meet the diverse needs of communities throughout the Commonwealth. Membership in VANNO is open to any 501 © organization in Virginia, regardless of size or mission. Affiliate membership is also available to businesses, consultants and other individuals concerned with strengthening and supporting the nonprofit sector. For more information, please visit VANNO. |
National Resources
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The Grantsmanship Center (TGCI) TGCI was founded in 1972 to offer grantsmanship training and low-cost publications to nonprofit organizations and government agencies. TGCI conducts some 200 workshops annually in grantsmanship, enterprise development and fundraising. More than 100 local agencies host these workshops and every year thousands of new graduates join our roster of more than 100,000 alumni. The next Grantsmanship Training Program in Williamsburg will take place September 8-12, 2008 at the Williamsburg Regional Library. |
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National Council of Nonprofit Associations The National Council of Nonprofit Associations (NCNA) is the network of state and regional nonprofit associations serving over 22,000 members in 45 states and the District of Columbia. NCNA links local organizations to a national audience through state associations and helps small and midsize nonprofits. |
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TechSoup: The Technology Place for Nonprofits Since 2001, TechSoup has been the trusted online provider of information and donated and discounted technology products to nonprofits of all shapes, sizes and cultures, in the US and around the globe. Techsoup offers free and easy-to-understand articles on technology issues that matter to nonprofits, product reviews, technology fundraising tips, downloadable worksheets and tools, and an active online community. |
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The Verizon Foundation Nonprofit Resource Center The Verizon Foundation Nonprofit Resource Center is now available, including:
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Last Updated: Wednesday, July 23, 2008