Barbara Norton, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations for Allied Services

Challenges:
Funders are looking for more out of their donations. Want more accountability for outcomes.


Greater level of transparency with the Internet and finding information about Funders
Volunteerism is big trend. People want to participate and creating a more active donor base. Younger givers especially.

Grant Guides:
Federal: Grants.gov
PA: various agency websites, DCED online at http://www.newpa.com
Foundation and Corporate: GuideStar, Foundation Searc, Foundation Center, Community of Science, Lexis-Nexus

NePAlliance Pittston-Cooperating collection-Albright Memorial Library is a center for this too. Allows you to search for many number of variables

Foundation Finder: can list funders for Libraries by area.

Pre-proposal Check-List:
Funder fit
History, contacts
Expectations
Other terms/conditions- payment, matching
Application process-multiple steps

"Is the juice worth the squeeze"

Key to being successful: Relationships