Westfield, Library, Township Offer Help to Non-profits 

The City of Westfield, Westfield Washington Township and the Westfield Washington Public Library are excited to announce a new partnership aimed at providing grant research and support services to non-profit organizations in Westfield. This collaboration will offer local non-profits complimentary access to Candid, a subscription-based service that helps non-profit leaders find grants from foundations and public charities.  

The Westfield Washington Public Library will serve as a central access point as part of this initiative. Non-profits will have access to free services, including consultations, project planning assistance, guidance on building capacity and outreach and Candid, which will enable non-profits to build prospect lists from their database of nearly 300,000 grant makers and funders.  

In addition to these services, non-profit 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 https://tinyurl.com/yuyj575x.  

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

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

The Westfield Washington Public Library will host information sessions about the available resources, with staff on hand to assist non-profits in navigating the services provided. Non-profit partners are invited to a launch event at the Westfield Washington Public Library (17400 Westfield Blvd.) on Feb. 11 at noon. To register for the event (encouraged but not required), visit https://tinyurl.com/4wymf47y.   

The first learning session hosted and sponsored by the Westfield Washington Township will focus on Human Resources Training for non-profits. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 11, and Tuesday, March 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Westfield Washington 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 be conducting the training for this series. 

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