Resources for Organizations
Find a consultant:
Ohio Arts Council Capacity Building Consultants Directory
Maintained by the Ohio Arts Council, this directory presents information about consultants who are prepared to assist arts and cultural organizations with their capacity building processes. Consultants included in this directory have participated in an OAC training session about the theory behind and the elements of the Capacity Building for Organizations and Communities program.
Ohio Nonprofit Resources
An online community of nonprofit leaders, consultants and trainers specializing in capacity building and technical assistance for nonprofit organizations.
Collect online donations for free:
Guidestar
Guidestar allows organizations to register their information and participate in an online donation program.
Cleveland Foundation Center – Training Opportunities for Nonprofits
Locate grantmakers, find helpful tips and resources and see what kind of project are being funded in your field.
Americans for the Arts
A national resource for research, grants, advocacy tools and more.
Arts Extension Service
Provides courses and training programs to arts administrators
Foundation Center: New York
The Center maintains the most comprehensive database on U.S. grantmakers and their grants — a robust, accessible knowledge bank for the sector. It also operates research, education, and training programs designed to advance philanthropy at every level.
Grantsmanship Center
Offers grantsmanship training to nonprofit and government agencies.
Find an intern:
OSU Colleges of the Arts & Sciences FutureLink
Find Ohio State interns through this university-run service.
Columbusinternships.com
The Columbus Chamber has created ColumbusInternships.com to facilitate connections between the incredible educational institutions and businesses within Columbus region.
Learn more about working with a Board and finding Board members:
Guide for Board Members
Created by the Ohio Attorney General's office. This resources explains in detail the fiduciary responsibility of nonprofit board members.
BoardSource
Provides board management resources to nonprofit leaders through workshops, training, and an extensive Web site, along with a comprehensive selection of material on nonprofit governance.
Find tax laws and regulations:
IRS Charities Web Page
Lists all resources to help nonprofits with their federal tax regulations. Also list any updates to tax forms and legislation for nonprofits.
Take a class on funding resources:
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Business & Technology Division
96 S. Grant, 3rd Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 645-2590
Orientation to the Grants Collection
9:30-10:30 a.m., 3rd Thursday of each month, Business & Technology Division
What is a foundation? What steps are involved in the grant searching process? How do you determine if foundations give to individuals or to nonprofit organizations? These and other questions are addressed when Business & Technology librarians present general overviews of the Grants Collection. Participants will learn about resources that can help them obtain funds. Call 645-2590 for more information.
Find publications with more information:
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC
Phone: (202) 682-5451
*Also available at the Columbus Metropolitan Library's Main Library
Design for Accessibility: A Cultural Administrator’s Handbook
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies
1029 Vermont Avenue, NW, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-347-6352
Grantseeker’s Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide to Finding Funding*
Cheryl Carter & James Aaron Quick
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Ref. code# 0-4140/613
Phone: (800) 272-2100
*Also available in the Reference section at the Main Library and several branches.
Foundation Grants to Individuals
Available at the Columbus Metropolitan Library's Main Library
Incorporation and Tax Exemption of Community Theatres in Ohio.
Available for $ 5.00 from:
ATTN: Eleanor Smith
Ohio Community Theatre Association
5521 Ponderosa Drive
Columbus, OH 43231-3135
*Also available in the Reference section at the Main Library.
Ohio Grants Guide
Currently available in the Reference section at the Main Library and several branches.
