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Resources
Community Research Institute
The Community Research Institute gathers, analyzes, interprets, and shares national and local data through partnerships with nonprofit and neighborhood groups in an effort to assist local and regional nonprofit leaders with decision making, grantwriting, and program evaluation. CRIdata.org is an online resource with census, community, and demographic data available to nonprofit organizations in West Michigan.
Johnson Center Philanthropy Archives and Library
The archives and special collections provide researchers with a scholarly resource of materials related to philanthropy and philanthropists in Michigan. It is anticipated that research of these materials will enhance an understanding of philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. The collections are available to visiting scholars, GVSU faculty, students, and the general public. The collections include a library, archives, and reference resources. Browse the collections at jcpa.johnsoncenter.org.
Nonprofit and Philanthropy Good Practice
NPGoodPractice.org is an online portal of good practice resources for nonprofit and foundation professionals, students, and volunteers.
Nonprofit Directory
A comprehensive database of nonprofit community and religious organizations in the counties of Allegan, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, and Ottawa. Visit the Nonprofit Directory at www.grfoundation.org/npodir/gvsu/.
Regional Training Calendars
Browse this list of organizations that provide calendars of educational opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the state of Michigan. View the full listing.

