Office of Advancement Research
Resources For Individuals, Corporations, Foundations, & Funding Searches
Databases Subscription databases used by (Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Research Office)
- Ellucian Advance
- Lexis-Nexis for Development Professionals
- D&B Hoovers
- PRO iWave
- Foundation Search
- Relationship Science
- Foundation Directory Online
Books (Available for use by all Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ institutions)
In addition to the information available online and the paid databases,
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ research office subscribes to the following hard copy resources:
- Baltimore Business Journal Book of Business Lists
- Washington Business Journal Book of Lists
- Social Registry
- CAE Reports
- Baltimore Business Journal Book of Profiles
- The Foundation Reporter (TAFT)
- Corporate Giving Directory (TAFT)
- Standard & Poor's Register
- Corporate Yellow Books
- Case Membership Directory
- Baltimore/Annapolis - A Comprehensive Directory
Websites
Listed below are websites used by the Research Department, which can also be
useful to those individuals wishing to do some quick look-ups on their own.
- General Websites
- Search Engines
- Directory Assistance/Switchboard
Individuals and Biographical
Information on individuals can be collected by looking at their contact
information, professional sites, newspapers, company websites, and wealth -
salary, stock holdings, and real estate.
- Biographical / Family Information
- Forbes Magazines Lists of ...
- Cyndi's List - Genealogy Sites on the Internet
The links below should provide some information on different professions that are mentioned on their website, such as salary surveys, title /position descriptions, etc.
- Jobs/Salaries
- Real Property
- Stock Information
- Political Contributions
Corporations/Foundations
- Foundations/Nonprofit/Philanthropy Resources
- Corporations and Other Organizations
- Annual Reports
- Government Links
- Newspapers/Publications
Marylandia Biographical Sites, Facts, and Rankings
- Helpful Websites for State of Maryland Searches
Tips/Other
- Search engine tips
Check your engine on a regular basis. Establish a few diagnostic tests that you'll run on that engine.
- Information Literacy Weblog
- Fundraising tips
- Links to Other Research Websites