Resources

Grant Professionals Association (GPA) - The largest association for grants professionals and represents thousands of members in the United States, Canada, and across the world. It develops the Code of Ethics members must abide by and offers many opportunities for connection, training, and grants-related resources.

Wisconsin Chapter of the Grant Professionals Association (WiGPA) - With more than 60 members across the state and in numerous sectors, WiGPA offers general and state-specific trainings, networking opportunities, and resources for new and experienced grant writers. Nathaniel Ansari currently serves as the chapter's President.

Community-Centric Fundraising - A national movement to focus fundraising from a donor-centric model to a community-centric one, the aim is to ground fundraising in equity and social justice. This is a great hub for community-focused organizers and nonprofits looking for trainings, resources, and networking with like-minded individuals.

Other and Belonging Institute - Bridging the work of academics, organizers, artists, and policymakers, OBI offers trainings, resources, and networks for those seeking to transform structural marginalization and inequality through building a world where all people belong.

GrantSchool - GPA's training hub, which holds recorded and live sessions ranging from grants 101 to federal grant updates. It also offers specialized Next Level Grant Trainings and iLive conferences. Note: non-GPA members pay full-price for training sessions.

Nonprofit Leadership Initiative - Focusing on Fox Valley area specific nonprofit organizations, NPLI offers rigorous trainings for nonprofit leaders and board members, as well as hosting regular forums and workshops. Nathaniel Ansari currently serves on NPLI's Program Committee.

Council of Nonprofits - A vital resource for landscape analysis across the nonprofit sector. They regularly offer trainings and updates relevant to anyone working in or with nonprofits, as well as regular updates to trends, policy issues, and advocacy.

GrantStation - Primarily a grants database, GrantStation also offers trainings and resources for grants, including using their system and general grants knowledge. 

ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - A free resource for researching funder and nonprofit Form 990s, this is a valuable way to better understand giving trends.

IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search - Another valuable resource for prospect research.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy - One of if not the most well-known philanthropic news source in the United States.

Nonprofit Quarterly - A justice and movement-oriented news source for nonprofits.