City, Library & Township offer new resources for Westfield nonprofits

The City of Westfield, Westfield Washington Township, and the Westfield Washington Public Library (WWPL) have announced a new partnership aimed at providing grant research and support services to nonprofit organizations in Westfield.

This collaboration will offer local nonprofits complimentary access to Candid, a subscription-based service that helps nonprofit leaders find grants from foundations and public charities.

WWPL will serve as a central access point as part of this initiative. Nonprofits will have access to free services, including consultations, project planning assistance, guidance on building capacity and outreach, and Candid, which will enable nonprofits to build prospect lists from their database of nearly 300,000 grant makers and funders.

In addition to these services, nonprofit organizations are encouraged to register for the Township’s upcoming two-part Grant Writing Series, presented in partnership with Purdue Extension, on April 16 and May 14. This series will provide essential training on the grant writing process, offering valuable insights on how to craft compelling proposals and secure funding to support local initiatives. For more information, please visit tinyurl.com/yuyj575x.

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“We are proud to partner with the library and township to offer these valuable resources to our local nonprofits,” Mayor Scott Willis said. “Supporting our nonprofits is a priority for the city, and we believe this partnership will provide them with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed.”

Township Trustee Jamie Goetz-Mills echoed these sentiments, adding, “This partnership represents a collaborative effort to help our nonprofits grow, build sustainability, and make an even greater impact on our community. We encourage all local nonprofits to take advantage of this incredible opportunity.”

WWPL will hold information sessions about the available resources, with staff on hand to assist nonprofits in navigating the services provided. Nonprofit partners are invited to a launch event at the library, located at 17400 Westfield Blvd., at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 11. To register for the event (encouraged but not required), visit tinyurl.com/4wymf47y.

The first learning session hosted and sponsored by the Township will focus on Human Resources Training for nonprofits. Sessions will be held from 8:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, and Tuesday, March 11 at the Township Office, 17400 Westfield Blvd. The February session will focus on compliance and infrastructure, while the March session will focus on recruiting and employment. Deep End Talent Strategies will conduct the training for this series.

For more information, contact the Trustee’s Office at (317) 574-9490.