Office of Advancement Research

Resources For Individuals, Corporations, Foundations, & Funding Searches

Databases Subscription databases used by (Â鶹AV 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 Â鶹AV institutions)

In addition to the information available online and the paid databases, Â鶹AV 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

Â鶹AVia Biographical Sites, Facts, and Rankings

  • Helpful Websites for State of Â鶹AV 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