Watch your newspaper for announcements about grant-writing classes being given for local nonprofits. Search the Internet using 'grant writing class' and your city or state as your keywords. And don't forget your local college(s) and university(ies).
The following resource list includes many associations, service organizations, and technical assistance providers serving the New York City area. The list is not comprehensive, but rather is intended to serve as a starting point for those in need of assistance.
When available, we provide direct links to an organization's Web site. Organizations that help startups are also listed on the Foundation Center's. Academic Programs Columbia Business School Executive Education Phone: (800) 692-3932 Email: Columbia University's Programs in Social Enterprise offers various options for nonprofit leaders, including the Institute for Not-for-Profit Management, an Open Enrollment program offering graduate-level management education for nonprofit professionals. 1255 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10027 Phone: (212) 851-2300 Email: The School of Social Work at Columbia University offers a variety of programs that ultimately lead to the Master of Science in Social Work (The MS in Social Work at Columbia is the equivalent of the MSW). Programs are organized around in-depth study of one of five social work methods and on focused study of one of seven fields of practice.
The School also offers a doctoral program in social work. 72 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011 Phone: (212) 229-5150 The School for Management and Urban Policy offers master's degree programs oriented toward public policy and nonprofit management, including Health Services Management and Policy, Human Resources Management, Nonprofit Management, Organizational Change Management, and Urban Policy Analysis and Management. The program offers a Ph.D.
In Public and Urban Policy, as well as various professional development programs. 295 Lafayette Street New York, NY Phone: (212) 998-7400 Email: The Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University offers advanced programs leading to the professional degrees of Master of Public Administration, Master of Urban Planning, Master of Science in Management, and Doctor of Philosophy. Through these rigorous programs, NYU Wagner educates the future leaders of public, nonprofit, and health institutions as well as private organizations serving the public sector.
NYU Wagner prepares serious, talented professionals to face the constantly changing challenges of public service. The Administration Building, 135 East 22nd Street New York, New York 10010 Phone: (646) 660-6827 The School of Public Affairs at Baruch College of the City University of New York specializes in teaching, research and service in the areas of municipal government, nonprofit administration, policy analysis and evaluation, health care policy and educational administration. The School offers graduate, undergraduate and executive degree programs. The School operates nationally recognized research centers, including: Center for Innovation and Leadership in Government, Center for Educational Leadership, Center on Equality, Pluralism and Policy, Center for the Study of Business and Government, and the Baruch Survey Research Unit. 2180 Third Avenue New York, NY 10035 Phone: (212) 396-7500 Email: The Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, established in 1958, offers several pathways leading to the master of social work degree. Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
The primary goal of the program is to prepare students for responsible, advanced, and creative practice in social work. As a public graduate school of social work in New York City, the School recognizes a special responsibility toward serving the urban community under social agency auspices. Belfer Hall 2495 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10033 Phone: (212) 960-0800 The Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University is dedicated to education, social work practice, and research. The School offers flexible Master’s, Doctoral, and Certificate programs in Social Work with an emphasis on social work values and ethics. See the Foundation Center's GrantSpace in fundraising, philanthropy, or nonprofit management for further information. Arts Resources New York Office One East 53rd Street New York, NY 10022 Phone: (212) 223-2787 With offices in Washington and New York, and more than 5,000 organizational and individual members and stakeholders across the country, Americans for the Arts is focused on three primary goals: fostering an environment in which the arts can thrive and contribute to the creation of more livable communities; generating more public- and private-sector resources for the arts and arts education; and, finally, building individual appreciation of the value of the arts. 1738 Hone Avenue Bronx, NY Phone: (718) 931-9500 e-mail: Services provided by the Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) include direct financial support to individual artists and non-profit organizations; information services and technical assistance; education and community programming; advocacy and the operation of our Longwood Arts Project; an exhibition gallery and cyber arts program; and the Bronx Writers Center, an initiative dedicated to the creative and professional development of our writers.
20 Jay Street, Suite 616 Brooklyn, NY 11201 Phone: (718) 625-0080 In the firm belief that culture contributes to the health of the community, Brooklyn Arts Council takes a leadership role in creating an environment conducive to the arts, and provides grants, resources, referrals, networking opportunities, seminars, and other activities that support and encourage the arts. 65 Bleecker Street, 7th Floor New York, NY, 10012 Phone: (212) 598-9900 Email: Creative Capital, a New York City-based nonprofit organization, acts as a catalyst for the development of adventurous and imaginative ideas by supporting artists who pursue innovation in form and/or content in the performing and visual arts, film and video, and in emerging fields. One Wall Street Court Second Floor New York NY 10005 Phone: (212) 219-9401 Fax: (212) 219-2058 Email: The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council serves artists and art audiences in New York City’s financial district and throughout the city’s diverse neighborhoods and cultural communities. This is accomplished in four ways: supporting artists and arts organizations with funding, career support and audience development; fostering public participation in the arts through free events in visual, performing and new-media arts; arts advocacy; and cultural planning. 155 Avenue of the Americas, 14th Floor New York, NY Phone: (212) 366-6900 Fax: (212) 366-1778 Email: The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is a statewide service organization for artists that provides this free national information resource for artists in all disciplines and for those who support them in any way. 175 Varick Street New York, NY Phone: (212) 627-4455 TDD: (800) 895-9838 The New York State Council on the Arts hosts a web page listing in New York State, from resources offering very general support to those specific to the individual arts.
The site also provides link to local community arts groups as well as information about funding for artists. One Forest Park at Oak Ridge Woodhaven, NY Phone: (718) 647-3377 Fax: (718) 647-5036 Email: The Queens Council on the Arts is a non-profit arts organization founded in 1966 to support, promote, and develop the arts in Queens County. Its mission is to assist arts organizations and individual artists and to present our diverse cultural resources to the two million residents of our borough, to residents of other boroughs, and to visitors to New York City. 10 Ferry Terminal Dr. Staten Island, NY 10301 Phone: (718) 447-3329 Fax: (718) 442-8572 Email: The mission of Staten Island Arts is to develop, foster and promote the arts, cultural and humanities activities on Staten Island. Consulting, Training, and Resources 42 Broadway, 20th Floor New York, NY 10004 Phone: (212) 894-3394 Fax: (212) 616-4994 Email: CRE helps New York City nonprofits achieve their missions through customized consulting, coaching, and leadership development. Our services enable nonprofits to find solutions to challenges they face, address issues that prevent them from achieving their full potential, and demonstrate the results they are achieving in order to make the case for greater investment.
Our capacity building addresses the foundations for nonprofit success: effective leadership, effective programs, financial strength, and high performing staff. PO Box 514 Cranford, NJ 07016 Phone: (908) 272-1209 Fax: (908) 272-1359 Email: Nonprofit Central NY/NJ is a web site that connects nonprofit leaders in New York and New Jersey with consultants and other resources. On this web site, nonprofit leaders can use the 'Quick Consultant Search' directory to find consultants who have references, post volunteer opportunities and jobs for free, and sign up for a free NY & NJ grant opportunities E-newsbrief. 135 West 36th Street, 15th floor New York, NY 10018 Phone: (212) 502-4191 Fax: (212) 502-4189 Email: The Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York, Inc. (NPCC) is a not-for-profit organization established in 1984 to help nonprofits meet common challenges and problems, to serve as a meeting ground, and to strengthen the nonprofit sector as a whole.
NPCC publishes a monthly newsletter, New York Nonprofits, offers workshops and roundtables on management issues, provides low-cost vendor services, convenes a monthly Government Relations Committee providing a watchful eye over government and legislative issues affecting the sector, and maintains a website with writings on matters pertaining to operating a nonprofit. See above for complete listing. This piece of the site lists space available for rent in the New York City area with nonprofit organizations. Phone: (908) 272-1209 Email: Resource Development Network, a thirteen-year-old fund raising consulting firm, is a network of consultants with offices in New Jersey and New York City. Its area of specialization is proposal writing for youth, social service and education organizations in New York and New Jersey.
305 Seventh Avenue, 11th Floor New York NY 10001 Phone: (212) 924-6744 Fax: (212) 924-9544 The Support Center for Nonprofit Management helps organizations increase their impact. Building on agencies’ traditions, culture and strengths, its mission is to help shape management and leadership solutions that support their mission and expand internal capacity. The Support Center provides management training and consulting, disseminates information and practical resources to the sector, and works to build strategic alliances. See the Foundation Center's GrantSpace.
Employment in the Nonprofit Sector The Career Center at Idealist.org offers useful advice and other helpful resources for those seeking employment in the nonprofit sector. 155 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor New York, NY Phone: (212) 366-6900 Fax: (212) 366-1778 Email: NYFA Classifieds offers, a targeted listing of jobs in the New York metropolitan area. Free registration to view all sections of the NYFA web site, including the job listings, is required. Box 241 Haddam, CT Phone: (888) 844-4870 Fax: (860) 345-3299 Email: Nonprofit Career Network offers a number of services, including job listings and posting resumes. 515 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10022 Phone: (212) 546-9091 Fax: (212) 546-9094 Professionals for NonProfits, Inc.
(PNP), based in New York City, is a staffing company that specializes in providing temporary and permanent staff to nonprofits. See the Foundation Center's GrantSpace for further information. Government Grants The Grant Opportunity Portal provides a one-stop shop for anyone interested in locating grant funding opportunities with New York State agencies. Search or browse by funding opportunity. Legal/Accounting Services 27 W. 20th St, Ste 706 New York, NY 10011 Phone: (646) 681-1797 Since 2001, TBCNYC has served nonprofit, public, and private businesses with outsourced accounting services. 171 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 219-1800 Fax: (212) 941-7458 Email: Lawyers Alliance for New York provides business and transactional legal services for nonprofit organizations that are improving the quality of life in low-income New York City neighborhoods.
Their network of pro bono lawyers and staff of experienced attorneys collaborate to deliver corporate, tax, real estate, employment, intellectual property, and other legal services to community organizations. The fee for new clients is $375. Legal Aid Society Headquarters 199 Water Street New York, NY 10038 Phone: (212) 577-3300 Fax: (212) 509-8761 For offices in every city borough, please see Legal Aid Society's Community Development Project (CDP) provides support for three client groups: low-income nonprofit organizations, low-income entrepreneurs, and low-income housing cooperatives. Areas of service include: Incorporation Financing Tax issues Lease negotiations Corporate governance 151 West 30th Street, 11th Floor New York, New York Phone: (212) 244-4664 Fax: (212) 244-4570 TDD: (212) 244-3692 New York Lawyers for the Public Interest works with more than 80 of the top law firms in New York City to provide free legal assistance to community organizations. Northeast New Jersey Legal Services Bergen County Division 61 Kansas Street Hackensack, NJ 07601 Phone: (201) 487-2166 Fax: (201) 487-3513 Hudson Division 574 Summit Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07306 Phone: (201) 792-6363 Fax: (201) 798-8780 Passaic County Division 152 Market Street, 6th Fl. Paterson, NJ 07505 Phone: (973) 523-2900 Fax: (973) 523-9002 Northeast New Jersey Legal Services provides free legal services to low-income Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic County residents in a variety of civil law matters, including housing, family, public benefits, employment, consumer, and community and economic development. We seek to assure that access to the civil justice system is not denied to our clients simply because they cannot afford a private attorney.
New York Office (also serves Fairfield County, CT) 237 Mamaroneck Avenue Suite 300 White Plains, New York 10605 Phone: (914) 328-0674 Fax: (914) 328-0538 New Jersey Office 7300 Lanidex Plaza Suite 3203 Parsippany, NJ 07054 Phone: (973) 240-6955 Fax: (973) 240-6966 Connecticut Office 280 Trumbull Street 28th Floor Hartford, CT 06103 Phone: (860) 541-4951 Fax: (860) 275-8299 Email: Pro Bono Partnership provides free business and transactional services to nonprofit organizations in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. 123 William Street, 16th Floor New York, NY 10038 Phone: (646) 602-5600 Fax: (212) 533-4598 The organization's Community Development Project (CDP) provides legal, technical, research, and policy assistance to grassroots community groups.
Through, it offers legal services to grassroots organizations, including incorporation and tax exemption, complying with non-profit, employment, and tax laws, and real estate and lease issues. 1 East 53rd St, 6th Floor New York, NY Phone: (212) 319-ARTS, ext. 1 Fax: (212) 752-6575 Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts is a New York-based organization that offers volunteer legal services to arts organizations and individual artists nationwide. Among the services is the Art Law Line, a multilingual hotline for art law-related questions, consultation services, and an attorney referral service. See the Foundation Center's GrantSpace for further information.
Resources for Small Businesses and Start-ups 503 W. 207th Street New York, NY 10034 Phone: (212) 544-2100 Fax: (212) 544-0248 Email: Audubon Partnership for Economic Development's Community Business Partners program provides guidance to access financing and tools; it assists with the development of business plans, loan packaging, technical assistance, minority certification, and computer training. It runs the Inwood Housing Preservation Program, aimed at preventing further deterioration of the housing stock in Inwood and Washington Heights. Central Office 85 South Oxford Street, 2nd Fl. Brooklyn, NY 11217 Phone: (718) 624-9115 Fax: (718) 246-1881 Email: Business Outreach Center Network (BOC) is a micro-enterprise/small business development organization located in New York City and in Newark, New Jersey. The BOC Network provides information, technical assistance, financing, and other services and resources, free of charge to small businesses and enterprises. BOC Capital Corporation Small Business Loan Fund provides flexible loans of up to $25,000.
Its Childcare Business Development Project provides help to home-based childcare providers. The agency's Crunch Program uses a combination of counseling and computer technology to build spreadsheets that identify mismatches between planned actions and hoped-for results in sales, expenditures, and timing. NYC Business Solutions 110 William Street, 7th Floor New York, NY 10038 Phone: (212) 618-8731 New York City Department of Small Business Services runs NYC Business Solutions, which provides free services to help businesses start, operate, and expand in New York City. Among the free services offered are business courses, legal assistance, training, help in recruitment, and certification. To find a location near you, visit the section of the web site.
110 William Street New York, NY 10038 Phone: (888) NYC-0100 or (212) 619-5000 New York City Economic Development Corporation operates a variety of programs in each of the five boroughs with an eye toward strengthening the competitive position of the City's business sector. Its Center for Economic Transformation supports the business sector by providing access to capital, office space, technical assistance, and mentorship. It lists of interest to small businesses and start-ups. The New York Public Library Science, Industry & Business Library (SIBL) 188 Madison Avenue at 34th Street New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 592-7000 The New York Public Library's NYC Small Business Resource Center provides online access to information and learning tools for start-up businesses. These include a services directory, guides to starting and running a small business in New York, business plans and forms, as well as business advice and counseling at SIBL through the SCORE program. Many other resources, including online training and videos, are also accessible through this web site.
New York Office 625 Eighth Avenue, 2nd Floor Port Authority Bus Terminal - North Wing New York, NY 10018 Phone: (212) 268-2991 Fax: (212) 268-7509 Email: New Jersey Office 150 West State Street, Suite 310 Trenton, New Jersey Phone: (609) 392-5600 Fax: (609) 392-7092 Email: The Regional Alliance for Small Contractors, Inc. Is a nonprofit organization serving small, minority and women construction contractors.
Its Financing Small Contractors Program provides help in preparing applications for bonding and loans. 915 Broadway, 17th Floor New York, NY 10010 Phone: (212) 473-0255 Fax: (212) 473-0357 Email: Seedco is a national nonprofit organization that provides workforce development programs, work and family support services, and 'community finance and small business services'. Through its subsidiary Seedco Financial Services, it offers small business and nonprofit organization lending, technical assistance, and other services. It also runs an anti-poverty program that serves, based on family and work rewards. Find program offices in New York in the section of the web site.
Main Office 26 Federal Plaza, Room 3100 New York, NY 10278 Phone: (212) 264-4507 Fax: (212) 264-4963 Email: The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) is a non-profit volunteer association of businesspeople who provide counseling on how to start a business and offer help to people who are in business and experiencing difficulties. The service is free.
Walk-in service is available at some sites. SBA Region II Office 26 Federal Plaza Suite 3108 New York, NY 10278 Phone: (212) 264-1450 26 Federal Plaza, Suite 3100 New York, NY 10278 Phone: (212) 264-4354 Fax: (212) 264-4963 U.S. Small Business Administration Financial Assistance Program makes loans available for purposes such as expansion, equipment purchases, working capital and inventory. Small Business Development Centers for the New York area can be found online through the. 57 Wadsworth Avenue New York, NY 10033 Phone: (212) 795-1600 Fax: (212) 781-4051 Email: Washington Heights and Inwood Development Corporation’s BO$$ Business Development Loan Program provides direct loans of up to $25,000 to small community-based existing and new businesses, primarily in upper Manhattan.
See the Foundation Center's GrantSpace for further information. Service Organizations and Associations 211 West 56th Street, Suite 7J New York, NY 10019 Phone: (212) 582-8565 Fax: (212) 582-8492 Email: 4250 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 12A Bethpage, NY 11714 Phone: (516) 520-5084 Email: The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents 26,000 members in 174 chapters in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education, and certification programs. Its New York Chapter is the founding chapter of the AFP and the nation’s largest association dedicated to harnessing the spirit of philanthropy. The AFP also boasts a Long Island Chapter, whose stated objectives are to advance professionalism, foster ethical standards, and promote public understanding of philanthropy and fund raising. United Way of New York City 2 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 251-2500 Email: A United Way of New York City initiative, BoardServeNYC provides a free service to nonprofits by matching New York City organizations with prospective board members who have undergone governance training. Eligibility and other information as well as an initial application form can be found.
505 Eighth Avenue Suite 1212 New York, NY 10018 Phone: (212) 643-7093 Fax: (212) 643-0137 E-mail: Cause Effective provides consulting services for nonprofits in three major areas: board development, special events, and fundraising. It offers individual consultation and assessment, as well as workshops and other training. Learn more about the services and training offered in each of these areas of on the organization's web site. Cause Effective can provide pro bono services to eligible organizations.
Find out whether your organization is eligible. 272 Broadway Albany, New York 12204 Phone: (518) 434-9194 Toll Free: (800) 515-5012 Fax: (518) 434-0392 Twitter: New York City Office 305 7th Avenue @ 27th, 11th Floor New York, NY 10001 Phone: (917) 522-8304 The New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON) is a membership organization that serves nonprofit organizations throughout New York State.
It provides legal and financial services to nonprofits of all kinds and a variety of group purchasing, insurance, and employee benefits in the context of membership. NYCON is a member of the National Council of Nonprofit Associations, the National Association of Planning Councils, the Alliance for Nonprofit Management, and Governance Matters. 3001 West 37th Street Brooklyn, NY 11224 Phone: 718-449-5000 E-mail: The NonProfit HelpDesk (NPHD) was created to provide technical assistance to nonprofit organizations throughout New York City. It focuses on on small to mid-sized organizations and provides capacity-building in financial services, technology, organizational development, program development, and marketing communications.
NPHD is a project of the. 79 Fifth Avenue, Fourth Floor New York, NY Phone: (212) 714-0699 Fax: (212) 239-2075 Email: Technology Center for Internet Innovation 121 Avenue of the Americas, 6th Floor New York, NY Phone: (212) 925-6675 Fax: (212) 925-5675 Email: The Fund for the City of New York is a private operating foundation launched by the Ford Foundation in 1968 with the mandate to improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers.
Through centers on youth, government and technology as well as core organizational assistance, the Fund introduces and helps to implement innovations in policy, programs, practice and technology in order to advance the functioning of government and nonprofit organizations in New York City and beyond. 1020 SW Taylor Street, #800 Portland, Oregon 97205 Phone: (415) 397-9000 Fax: (415) 814-4056 The Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network (NTEN) seeks to help nonprofits make more effective use of technology to advance their missions. NTEN supports the people who provide technology services to the nonprofit sector by creating opportunities to identify peers and develop professional support networks, share information and resources, and work collaboratively on a range of projects. Use its Member Directory to find technically savvy individuals by country, city, and state.
3 Metrotech Center, Mezzanine Level Brooklyn, New York 11201 Phone: (212) 564-7010 Fax: (212) 564-7009 NPower helps nonprofits use technology more effectively in serving their communities. Their direct services and online tools help to demystify the technology that sits on your desk and in your office. NPower works to blend mission and technology effectively to produce high performing, high impact nonprofits. 138th Street Bronx, NY 10454 Phone: (800) 877-4068 Phone: (718) 991-8400 Fax: (718) 991-0362 E-Mail: Per Scholas is a nonprofit organization founded by a consortium of foundations and corporations whose mission is to bring computers to technology-deprived children and families at the lowest possible cost, to train disadvantaged community residents to become computer technicians and to provide environmentally responsible recycling of end-of-life computer equipment. 435 Brannan St., Suite 100 San Francisco, CA 94107 Phone: (415) 633-9300 Fax: (415) 633-9444 Submit questions. TechSoup offers nonprofits a one-stop resource for technology needs by providing free information, resources, and support.
In addition to online information and resources, it offers a product donation service called, which includes its for nonprofits to find low-cost warrantied refurbished computers or donate equipment that is five years old (or newer). 2 Park Avenue New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 251-4104 Email: Through its program, the United Way of New York City leads technology outreach to help local nonprofits overcome the initial intimidation that new technologies can present; streamline their office procedures to save time and money; integrate technology into their programs to ensure more consistent, quality services; plan long-term solutions rather than short-term fixes; obtain affordable, quality hardware and software; and, finally, train staff and volunteers to use technology efficiently. Volunteer Resources 360 West 31st Street, Suite 1510 New York, NY 10001 Phone: (212) 843-3973 Fax: (212) 564-3377 Action Without Borders (AWB) connects people, organizations and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives. AWB maintains a searchable database of international volunteer opportunities in its effort to match volunteers with nonprofit groups from around the globe. One East 53rd Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10022 Phone: (212) 279-5910 Fax: (212) 279-5915 Through Business Volunteers for the Arts® (BVA) and other programming, ABC/NY connects the skills and passion of the business community with the needs and passion of the arts community. Find volunteers and volunteering opportunities by visiting the section of the web site. 214 West 29th Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10001 Phone: (212) 228-5000 Fax: (212) 228-6414 New York Cares connects New Yorkers to volunteer opportunities.
It helps bring volunteer support to over 850 nonprofit organizations, public schools, and other organizations in the City. More than 36,000 people volunteer their time through New York Cares every year and over 400,000 people are helped through these volunteer services. Find volunteering opportunities by using section of the web site. 16 Beaver Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10004 Phone: (212) 825-0028 The Coalition Against Hunger's volunteer matching system allows volunteers to find emergency feeding programs (soup kitchens, food banks, and other nonprofit groups) that are in need of volunteer assistance.
The lookup tool allows volunteers to search by criteria matched to particular preferences, including borough, travel time, subway line, and professional skills. In April 2009, Mayor Bloomberg launched NYC Service, the office in charge of setting a new standard for how cities work with volunteers. Its largest and most important initiative is the NYC Civic Corps, which will focus volunteer services on strengthening communities, helping neighbors in need, education, environment, health, and emergency preparedness. 6 East 39th Street Suite 602 New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 447-1236 Fax: (212) 447-0925 Email: The Volunteer Consulting Group is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening nonprofit boards of directors. The organization works as a consultant to nonprofits on issues of board structure, governance, and succession, as well as on board responsibility in terns of oversight of the organization and on board recruitment. Operates, an online tool that connects nonprofit boards needing board members with individuals who wish to serve in leadership roles. 161 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 889-4805 Email: The Volunteer Referral Center (VRC) is a service organization with a dual role: serving both the needs of volunteers and not-for-profit agencies. As a matchmaker VRC matches volunteers (including fundraisers and grantwriters) with the non-profit agencies in NYC that need them. In a typical year, VRC makes approximately 2500 referrals based on personal interviews to over 275 non-profit agencies in the five boroughs. See the Foundation Center's GrantSpace for more information.