These are the top resources that we recommend for nonprofit research:

GuideStar Pro: Nonprofit financials (form 990s) for thousands of non-profit organizations.

• Free alternatives include Guidestar (fewer search options than GuideStar Pro) and 990 Finder for nonprofit information in IRS filings. 

Foundation Directory: Directory of over 10,000 public and private foundations. 

Chronicle of Philanthropy: Our subscription to the online product includes access to articles, a jobs section, and interactive features. A Facts and Figures section includes data on donors, charities & foundations, corporate donations and CEO compensation.

Advisory Board for the Arts: Global network-based learning organization in the cultural sector.  Our subscription includes Current Initiatives - data, trends, and reflections in the arts and webinar conversations

Baker Library Social Enterprise Research Guide: Links to e-resources, websites, reference materials and more.

Additionally, you may want to search the following databases. We have included some basic search strategies using microfinance as an example:

Refinitiv Workspace: Locate investment reports and industry analysis.  

• See our Fast Answer for details on searching for investment analyst reports.
• Search strategy: microfinance in TITLE and limit date to last 2 years; limit to industry reports
• For a multimedia learning module on Refinitiv Workspace check out our Learn with Baker Library Refinitiv Workspace Introduction.
   

Factiva News articles from business, trade and industry publications.

• Search strategy: (kiva) and microfinance and (WC>350)

Good luck with your research and please let us know if you have any further questions.