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Upcoming Events at the Foundation Center

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All events, including those that are free, require advance registration. Click on the event title for more information.

Proposal Writing Basics
Youngstown, OH
Friday, May 16, 10:30 AM
Learn about the basics of writing a proposal for your nonprofit organization.

Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits
New York, NY
Friday, May 16, 11:00 AM
This course helps community groups without nonprofit status or new nonprofits with very little experience in grantseeking to prepare for foundation fundraising.

Proposal Budgeting Basics
Youngstown, OH
Friday, May 16, 1:00 PM
Learn how to develop an accurate proposal budget based on what your organization expects to accomplish.

Grantseeking Basics
New York, NY
Friday, May 16, 2:00 PM
An overview of the funding research process for those seeking grants from foundations, corporations, and grantmaking public charities.

Grantseeking Basics
Atlanta, GA
Tuesday, May 20, 9:30 AM
An overview of the funding research process for those seeking grants from foundations, corporations, and grantmaking public charities.

Grantseeking Basics
Washington, DC
Tuesday, May 20, 9:30 AM
An overview of the funding research process for those seeking grants from foundations, corporations, and grantmaking public charities.

Grantseeking Basics
Cleveland, OH
Tuesday, May 20, 10:00 AM
An overview of the funding research process for those seeking grants from foundations, corporations, and grantmaking public charities.

Introduction to Foundation Directory Online
Atlanta, GA
Tuesday, May 20, 11:15 AM
A hands-on introduction to the Foundation Center's comprehensive online database of grantmakers.

Introduction to Foundation Directory Online
Washington, DC
Tuesday, May 20, 11:30 AM
A hands-on introduction to the Foundation Center's comprehensive online database of grantmakers.

Finding Foundation Support for Your Education
San Francisco, CA
Tuesday, May 20, 1:00 PM
An overview of the tools and techniques available to individuals seeking financial support from foundations for their education.

Advanced Annual Giving Techniques
New York, NY
Tuesday, May 20, 1:00 PM
A web conference on increasing the effectiveness of annual giving campaigns and techniques for creating annual leadership donors.

Introduction to Finding Funders
Webinar
Tuesday, May 20, 2:00 PM
An introduction to one of the key online tools for finding funders, Foundation Directory Online Professional.

Getting Started with Foundation Grants to Individuals Online
San Francisco, CA
Tuesday, May 20, 2:15 PM
A hands-on introduction to Foundation Grants to Individuals Online, the only online resource devoted exclusively to foundations that support the needs of individuals.

Proposal Writing Seminar II
New York, NY
Wednesday, May 21, 9:00 AM
This full-day course takes our proposal writing training to the next level, helping you demystify the process of shaping your proposal to meet grantmakers' specific interests.

Introduction to Corporate Giving
Atlanta, GA
Wednesday, May 21, 10:30 AM
An introduction to the world of corporate support for nonprofits and to the effective utilization of the Foundation Center's print and electronic resources on corporate giving.

Grantseeking Basics
San Francisco, CA
Wednesday, May 21, 1:00 PM
An overview of the funding research process for those seeking grants from foundations, corporations, and grantmaking public charities.

Introduction to Foundation Directory Online
San Francisco, CA
Wednesday, May 21, 2:30 PM
A hands-on introduction to the Foundation Center's comprehensive online database of grantmakers.

Introduction to Corporate Giving
Washington, DC
Wednesday, May 21, 11:30 PM
An introduction to the world of corporate support for nonprofits and to the effective utilization of the Foundation Center's print and electronic resources on corporate giving.

Training Courses

We offer a full curriculum of training courses in our learning centers to get you started or develop your expertise. From grantseeking basics to exploring alternative revenue sources for your nonprofit.

Meet Grantmakers

We offer special programs featuring panels or discussions with grantmakers. Our "Meet the Grantmakers" and "Dialogue with Donors" programs allow grantseekers to gain knowledge from the funders themselves.

Special Programs

Spend your lunch hour increasing your knowledge of fundraising with your nonprofit colleagues. We offer Brown Bag Lunch discussions with special guests, films on grantseeking and philanthropy, and other special programs.

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