PENINSULA NONPROFIT CENTER

Many nonprofit organizations need more than a grant to achieve their objectives. The Peninsula Nonprofit Center was established by Peninsula Community Foundation in 1977 to bring valuable resources to the Bay Area’s growing nonprofit sector.

Over the years, the Center has evolved from a computer laboratory and funding information library to a dynamic resource offering classes and workshops for nonprofits, as well as an impressive collection of more than 1,100 books and periodicals on nonprofit and management issues. Since its inception, the Center has continually developed new programs and services to address the sector’s ever-changing needs.

To learn more about the Nonprofit Center or to make an appointment, contact nonprofitcenter@siliconvalleycf.org.

How it Works

The Nonprofit Center’s goal is for the region’s nonprofit sector to be among the best in the nation with effective and relevant programs, strong leadership, and principles of sound management and public accountability.

Consultation and education services are available to nonprofit executives, board members, consultants, volunteers, community groups, grantees and others who want to develop an expertise in the nonprofit sector.

Services offered without charge include:

• On-request technical assistance on wide-ranging topics from grant writing, strategic planning and financial planning to board development, volunteer management and marketing;
• A resource library housing over 1,100 books and periodicals on nonprofit management and philanthropic issues;
• Educational programs, workshops, seminars and special events designed to bring regional funders together with nonprofit leaders; and
• A variety of research resources including FC Search®, the Foundation Center’s database of grants made by over 90,000 grant-makers nationwide.