In This Toolkit

Welcome! Fund the People Toolkit is a free, comprehensive resource to help you maximize investment in the nonprofit workforce.

Most of the content was developed by Fund the People, and almost all of the resources are available to read online or download as a PDF.

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The content is organized in the six categories below (as well sorted by Funder and Non-Profit resources). Before you dive in, we recommend reviewing our Glossary to become familiar with terms that are used throughout the Toolkit.

Case Making

Helping you make cogent arguments for investing in nonprofit talent.

How-To Guides

Practical guidance for baking talent-investment into your work.

Field Stories

Brief, original accounts chronicling how funders invest in grantee talent.

Talent Justice

Investing in equity and inclusion in the nonprofit workforce.

Discussion Guides

Advancing productive dialogue on talent issues.

Resource Listings

High-quality, curated content from across the social sector.