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

Grantseeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts
San Francisco, CA
Friday, January 16, 1:00 PM
Learn how to identify funders in the arts, explore the option of fiscal sponsorship, and create a plan for finding funding.

Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits
Webinar
Friday, January 16, 2:00 PM
This webinar will provide you with a step-by-step checklist approach to help increase your organization's readiness for foundation fundraising.

Guide to Resources on the Foundation Center's Web Site
Atlanta, GA
Tuesday, January 20, 10:00 AM
A hands-on introduction to the resources available on our web site and how to get the most out of them.

How to Approach a Foundation
New York, NY
Tuesday, January 20, 11:00 AM
Learn to initiate contact with potential funders, plan calls and meetings, and build partnerships with donors.

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

Your Board and Fundraising
New York, NY
Tuesday, January 20, 1:00 PM
Find out the answers to the most frequently asked questions about getting your board involved with fundraising.

Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits
San Francisco, CA
Tuesday, January 20, 1:00 PM
This course helps community groups without nonprofit status or new nonprofits with very little experience in grantseeking to prepare for foundation fundraising.

Introduction to Fundraising Planning
New York, NY
Tuesday, January 20, 3:00 PM
Learn how to analyze your organization's situation and develop a fundraising plan that will include a variety of revenue sources.

Introduction to Corporate Giving
Atlanta, GA
Wednesday, January 21, 10:00 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.

How to Approach a Foundation
Washington, DC
Wednesday, January 21, 11:30 AM
Learn to initiate contact with potential funders, plan calls and meetings, and build partnerships with donors.

Introduction to Corporate Giving
New York, NY
Wednesday, January 21, 1:00 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.

Prospect Research Basics: Researching Individual Donors
San Francisco, CA
Wednesday, January 21, 2:00 PM
Learn about strategies and resources for researching prospective individual donors and what ethical standards must be applied to this sort of research.

Getting Started with Foundation Grants to Individuals Online
New York, NY
Wednesday, January 21, 3:00 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.

Major Gifts Magic: Starting a Major Gifts Program
San Francisco, CA
Wednesday, January 21, 3:00 PM
A roundtable discussion on starting a major gifts program.

How to Approach a Foundation
Twinsburg, OH
Wednesday, January 21, 6:00 PM
Learn to initiate contact with potential funders, plan calls and meetings, and build partnerships with donors.

Grantseeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts
New York, NY
Wednesday, January 21, 6:00 PM
Learn how to identify funders in the arts, explore the option of fiscal sponsorship, and create a plan for finding funding.

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.

Events Archive

A multimedia archive of select Foundation Center events in a variety of formats. You can view videos and webcasts, download or listen to audio recordings, or read event transcripts.
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