The unfortunate reality is that Washington Area Women’s Foundation cannot provide funding to all the non-profit organizations that request grants. However, we are always willing to be an information resource for all organizations in our community serving women and girls.

The following links provide direct access to funding source directories, technical assistance providers and other support sources:

www.non-profitadvancement.org
Center for Non-profit Advancement – focuses on strengthening non-profits in Greater D.C.

www.marylandnon-profits.org
Maryland Association of Non Profits – offers a full range of services designed to help all non-profits more effectively serve the community.

www.foundationcenter.org
The National Foundation Center – a great resource for identifying other potential funding institutions.

www.compasspoint.org
Compass Point – a nationally recognized organization dedicated to strengthening the non-profit arena.

www.census.gov
US Census Bureau – for statistical information useful to creating effective programs and funding proposals

www.ncrw.org
National Council for Research on Women – research, policy analysis and advocacy on behalf of women.

www.afp.org
The Association of Fundraising Professionals – provides support and professional assistance related to fundraising/resource development.

www.guidestar.org
Guidestar – connects people with important non-profit information.

www.urban.org
The Urban Institute – a nonpartisan economic and social policy research organization.

http://www.communitywealth.com
Community Wealth Vanguard – provides an on-line newsletter full of valuable non-profit financial information.

www.consejo.org/ 
Council of Latino Agencies

www.culturalalliance.org/ 
Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington

www.boardsource.org 
BoardSource – provides publications, workshops and a full array of information relative to board governance.