QUT Community Collection for grant seekers, fundraisers and philanthropists
QUT Library is a network partner with Candid (Foundation Center and GuideStar have combined to become Candid). As a member of this network, QUT Library provides public access to a grantmaker directories, books on fundraising and nonprofit management, and the Foundation Center's electronic databases.
QUT is also the home for the Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies.
Databases
These fully searchable databases include detailed profiles of all active U.S. foundations, as well as an extensive file of recent grants awarded by the nation's top funders:
- Foundation Directory Online by Candid
- Foundation Grants to Individuals Online by Candid
- Directory of Funders (via Philanthropy Australia)
Visitors to QUT can arrange access to these databases via the Community Collection PC on Level 7 of the Gardens Point Library by contacting the Business Team at lib.bus@qut.edu.au.
QUT Library also provides public access to a wider selection of databases.
Books and videos
The collection is on Level 7, V Block, Gardens Point and provides public access to grantmaker directories and books on fundraising and nonprofit management.
Business Subject Guides
Have a look at our Philanthropy and nonprofit studies subject guide for reference sources, books, journals, databases, web resources and other information to get you started with your research in the area of philanthropy and nonprofit studies.
Professional Bodies
- Philanthropy Australia wiki
- Fundraising Institute Australia
- Educate Plus (formerly ADAPE)
- more...
Need help?
During business hours
Please contact one of the Business Liaison Librarians via the internal phone system. There is an internal phone adjacent to lifts. Dial the last 5 digits.

Janet Baker
3138 2719

Emma Nelms
3138 9200
Out of business hours
Please visit the client service point on level 3, V Block or email lib.bus@qut.edu.au.