Tools for action. Knowledge for power.
The McFadden Finch Foundation Resource Library is built for the people doing the work—organizers, nonprofit staff, youth leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, and neighbors building a better Bay Area.
Everything here is free and made to be useful. No jargon. No gatekeeping. Just real tools to help you plan, organize, fund, and grow community-powered solutions.
What You’ll Find
We’ve curated guides, templates, toolkits, and research that reflect the real needs of local leaders and organizations. Topics include:
Organizational Tools
- Budget templates for small nonprofits
- Strategic planning worksheets
- Sample grant applications
- Board development and governance guides
Learning Materials
- Workshop slide decks from the MFF Institute
- Community research summaries
- Policy explainer sheets
- Evaluation and impact tracking tools
Communications & Advocacy
- Social media toolkits for campaigns
- Press release templates
- Storytelling guides for frontline leaders
- How-to guides on public speaking, testimony, and coalition-building
In Community Voices
- Essays, op-eds, and interviews with Bay Area organizers, artists, and educators
- Youth-written pieces on leadership, justice, and creativity
- Lessons from the field, written by grantees and partners
Who It’s For
This library was created with local users in mind:
- Small, BIPOC-led orgs in Oakland and the Bay Area
- First-time nonprofit founders
- Cultural leaders and youth mentors
- Educators, housing advocates, and social entrepreneurs
- Anyone working to shift power at the neighborhood level
If you’re building something that serves your community, these resources are for you.
Share Your Knowledge
Have a tool, guide, or resource others could use? We welcome contributions from Bay Area groups doing the work.