[Michlib-l] Candid Foundation Directory-Feedback

[David Conklin]

Jessica,

As Ryan noted, GDL subscribed to the Foundation Directory and then dropped it because of the high cost and very low usage.  However, things do change.  We recently resubscribed for the following reasons:


  *   We are paying much less than before.
  *   Access is way better than before as we used to only have it available in two of our branches.  Now it is available to patrons in all branches.
  *   We have local user who has become quite experienced using it and is partnering with us to provide training programs on it.

=o)

David Conklin
Director
Genesee District Library

(810) 230-3335  Office
(810) 776-8214  Fax
dconklin at thegdl.org<mailto:dconklin at thegdl.org>

Genesee District Library Headquarters
4195 W. Pasadena Ave
Flint MI 48504

From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org> On Behalf Of Ryan Tackabury via Michlib-l
Sent: Friday, February 21, 2025 12:38 PM
To: Jessica Bostian <jbostian at detroitpubliclibrary.org>
Cc: michlib-l at mcls.org
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Candid Foundation Directory-Feedback

Hi Jessica,

When I was at Genesee District Library, we subscribed and I taught a few classes on using Foundation Directory that ended up being fairly popular. This was shortly before Covid, and things fizzled out.

It's a great resource for anyone looking for potential grant opportunities, but I think people often want to use it to find grants to apply to. In reality, Foundation Directory is really more about finding foundations that people can approach for money, not for already outlined grant opportunities.

Great resource, if a bit of a learning curve. I think it really shines for libraries when accompanied by classes/other resources to help patrons understand how to use it.

I am happy to try and answer any questions you might have!

On Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM Jessica Bostian via Michlib-l <michlib-l at mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l at mcls.org>> wrote:
Good afternoon Michigan libraries!

If your organization subscribes to (or has in the past) to the Candid/Foundation Grant Directory online for your patrons, I would appreciate any/all feedback you can provide me.

Thank you everyone!



Jessica Bostian

Assistant Manager/Librarian III

Patent and Trademark Resource Center Representative

Detroit Public Library

Social Science, Education & Religion

Business, Science & Technology

5201 Woodward Ave.

Detroit, MI 48202

jbostian at detroitpubliclibrary.org<mailto:jbostian at detroitpubliclibrary.org>

313-481-1403
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