Frequently Asked Questions

Access to Foundation Directory Online Professional is from any library branch during our hours of operation, opens a new window. If you are within range of our wifi and log into the database from the A-Z list of databases, opens a new window, access is provided. Find out how smaller nonprofits can win a year of free access to Foundation Directory Online Essential through Candid's Go For The Gold, opens a new window program. 

Please contact Kathy Piselli at kathy.piselli@fultoncountyga.gov for more information.

There are many online resources to help you get started! First, register for free at Candid Learning, opens a new window (formerly Grantspace). Search for training by format (on demand for previously-recorded webinars), topic (such as "starting a nonprofit"), and experience level ("beginner"). There, you will also find information about alternative models such as fiscal sponsorship and social entrepreneurship.

You can also search Candid's knowledge base for articles about starting a nonprofit. There are many alternatives to starting a nonprofit, opens a new window for people on a mission to help their communities.

Everyone considering starting a nonprofit should use Candid.org's Nonprofit Startup Assessment Tool, opens a new window to assess your readiness to start a nonprofit, and access resources to build your skills and knowledge as a founder.

You will also learn how to reach millions of funders by claiming your GuideStar Nonprofit Profile, opens a new window.

You have free access to the basic resources of setting up a nonprofit through Candid's Overdrive ebook collection, opens a new window. 

A nonprofit is a tax-exempt category within the Internal Revenue Service. Learn about the IRS requirements, opens a new window. See the Georgia Department of Revenue requirements, opens a new window for nonprofits.

There are many online resources to help you get started! Register for free access at Candid Learning (formerly Grantspace) for online training, blogs and articles on every aspect of fundraising, opens a new window.

You have free access to the Candid's Overdrive ebook collection, opens a new window. Find ebooks and audiobooks on such important funding topics as collaboration, boards, and fundraising. 

Access to in-library use of Foundation Directory Online Professional is provided at all Fulton County Library System branches. Login from the A-Z list of databases, opens a new window. Find other Funding Information Network locations that provide access. Learn how smaller nonprofits can win a year of free access to Foundation Directory Online Essential through Candid's Go For The Gold, opens a new window program.