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DPL Nonprofit Resources

Updated July 2026 From starting and managing to marketing and funding, here are some resources for those in the nonprofit world. Follow the list and check back regularly for new resources and recommendations. In order by topic, relevant websites first.

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  • Candid Learning offers information and resources that are specifically designed to meet the needs of nonprofits worldwide in need of know-how for securing funding and operating effective organizations.
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  • Find health related data and indicators for Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Northern Klamath counties and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs in Oregon. Use Central Oregon Community Health Data to drive decision making. This is a great resource for…
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  • The success of a nonprofit depends on its ability to raise donations from individuals, companies, and institutions. This book includes advice and stories from more than 50 experienced fundraisers, foundation staffers, journalists, and more. It…
    Book, 2025El Segundo, CA : Nolo, 2025. — LAW / BUSINESS / 658.15224 BRAY ILONA
  • One-click to Give

    Future Proof Your Fundraising With Social Media

    Berman, Jeremy
    The world of fundraising is changing. People want to be able to donate to causes conveniently and on the social platforms where they spend their time. Through their donation, they wish to share in a nonprofit’s mission and connect with a community…
    Book, 2024Charleston, South Carolina : Advantage Books, [2024] — BUSINESS & FINANCE / BUSINESS / 658.15224 BERMAN JEREMY
  • Turning Donors Into Partners

    Principles for Fundraising You'll Actually Enjoy

    Layland, Bradley Lee, 1972-
    Fundraising can be one of the most stressful parts of ministry. Professional fundraiser Brad Layland transforms fundraising into a relational process where donors truly become partners in ministry. Fundraising is best done in community-this book…
    Book, 2023Downers Grove, IL : IVP Books, [2023] — BUSINESS & FINANCE / GENERAL / 254.8 LAYLAND BRADLEY
  • The text is split into four engaging sections: exploring the profession's evolution, understanding donor behavior, mastering fundraising planning, and uncovering diverse fundraising methods. It also highlights volunteer management and the inspiring…
    Book, 2024Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley and Sons, Incorporated, [2024] — BUSINESS & FINANCE / BUSINESS / 658.15224 SARGEANT ADRIAN
  • A soup to nuts description of how to build, maintain and expand an individual donor program, this book is often called "the Bible of grassroots fundraising".
    Book, 2022Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley and Sons, Incorporated, [2022] — BUSINESS & FINANCE / BUSINESS / 361.70681 KLEIN KIM
  • This book focuses on the steps and strategies you need to know to secure funding to fulfill your mission.
    Book, 2021Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley, [2021] — BUSINESS & FINANCE / BUSINESS / 658.15224 MCFARLAN F
  • Nonprofit Hero

    Five Easy Steps to Successful Board Fundraising

    Jones, Valerie M., 1957-
    A valuable toolkit for individuals serving on volunteer Boards of Directors (BOD) for nonprofit agencies.
    Book, 2018Lanham, Maryland : Rowman and Littlefield, [2018] — BUSINESS & FINANCE / BUSINESS / 658.15224 JONES VALERIE
  • The Big We

    How Giving Circles Unlock Generosity, Strengthen Community, and Make Change

    Lee, Hali
    Challenges traditional philanthropy by advocating for the power of giving circles--small, community-based groups that pool resources to create local impact--showing how collective action can address societal challenges and foster connection, purpose…
    Book, 2025[New York, N.Y.] : Sweet July Books, a Zando imprint, 2025. — BUSINESS & FINANCE / BUSINESS / 361.8 LEE HALI
  • Infectious Generosity

    the Ultimate Idea Worth Spreading

    Anderson, Chris
    TED curator Chris Anderson explores the overlooked power of generosity in shaping a brighter future. Despite recent challenges to optimism, Anderson draws on TED talks and online sharing to propose a shift from outrage to infectious generosity. He…
    Book, 2024New York : Crown, [2024] — BUSINESS & FINANCE / BUSINESS / 177.7 ANDERSON CHRIS
  • Just Giving

    Why Philanthropy Is Failing Democracy and How It Can Do Better

    Reich, Rob
    Asks what attitude and what policies democracies should have concerning individuals who give money away for public purposes; and argues that the aims of mass giving should be the decentralization of power in the production of public goods, such as…
    Book, 2018Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2018] — BUSINESS & FINANCE / BUSINESS / 361.7 REICH ROB
  • State of Giving

    Stories of Oregon Volunteers, Donors, and Nonprofits

    Chaillé, Greg
    Highlights the crucial role that nonprofits play as pillars of Oregon's civic structure through their engaging profiles of the charismatic civic leaders, grassroots organizations, donors, and volunteers who are working to combat some of Oregon's…
    Book, 2015Corvallis, OR : Oregon State University Press, 2015. — CENTRAL OREGON / 302.14 CHAILLE GREG
  • This easy-to-read manual enables individuals and organizations alike to combine concepts and research into a strong, effective proposal.
    Book, 20250422Jossey-Bass 20250422 — BUSINESS & FINANCE / BUSINESS / 658.15224 WINNING
  • Browning gives you everything you need to get started with your grant application. She helps you move through the grant-writing process and apply for some of the billions of dollars available from public and private sector sources. From creating a…
    Book, 2022Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley and Sons, Incorporated, 2022. — BUSINESS & FINANCE / BUSINESS / 658.15224 BROWNING BEVERLY
  • Nonprofit Law

    a Practical Guide to Legal Issues for Nonprofit Organizations

    This book covers the formation, tax, governance, and documentation issues and addresses some other areas, including mergers and sale of assets of nonprofits as well as dissolution of nonprofits.
    Book, 2017Chicago, Illinois : American Bar Association, Business Law Section, [2017] — LAW / BUSINESS / 346.064 NONPROFIT
  • Tools to Save Our Home Planet: A Changemaker's Guidebook reflects the wisdom and best advice of activists working in today's volatile world. A go-to resource for driving change, it offers timely and relevant insights for mission-aligned work. It is…
    Book, 2025Ventura, CA : Patagonia Books, [2025] — SOCIETY & CULTURES / SOCIAL JUSTICE / 304.25 TOOLS
  • Reimagining Nonprofits and Philanthropy

    Unlocking the Full Potential of a Vital and Complex Sector

    Le, Vu
    In Reimagining Nonprofit and Philanthropy, Vu Le challenges sacred cows in fundraising, governance, and leadership, offering bold, practical solutions. Written with humor and insight, this essential guide inspires nonprofit leaders, professionals,…
    Book, 2026Hoboken, New Jersy : Wiley and Sons, Incorporated, [2026] — BUSINESS & FINANCE / BUSINESS / 361.763 LE VU
  • Joan Garry's Guide to Nonprofit Leadership

    Because the World Is Counting on You

    Garry, Joan
    In this book, author Joan Garry offers a recipe for a real partnership between an executive director and a board chair. She draws on her own staff and board experience and her work with hundreds of clients to share what it takes to be a first class…
    Book, 2021Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley, [2021] — BUSINESS & FINANCE / CAREER DEVELOPMENT / 658.4092 GARRY JOAN