November 10, 2009
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Advance your nonprofit career!Learn about graduate programs in nonprofit management at Case Western Reserve University's Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations. Attend an Open House in the Center’s new building and hear from staff, students, and alumni.
Thursday, December 3; 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
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Decline in 2009 Foundation Giving Steeper Than Anticipated
 Our latest survey findings show that foundation giving will likely decline by more than 10 percent in 2009. Based on responses of close to 600 foundations, Foundations' Year-end Outlook for Giving and the Sector also finds that continued reductions are expected in 2010. However, more than three-quarters expect that the field of philanthropy will become more strategic as a result of having weathered the crisis.Download the advisory» (PDF) Free Visit Focus on the Economic Crisis» New Publication: Celebrity Foundation Directory  The Foundation Center's newest publication features profiles of thousands of charitable foundations that have been established by well-known figures in business, sports, entertainment, politics, and other areas. It details the charitable giving interests of the rich and famous in a downloadable, searchable PDF format.Learn more» Coming Soon: Electronic Resources for Finding Funders  Locating information on prospective funders can be a daunting task for many fundraisers, but the Foundation Center can show you how to make the most of your search. Register soon for our free class, Electronic Resources for Finding Funders, Tuesday, November 24, 1:00-3:00 pm, for an introduction to some of our most useful research tools, including our web site and the Foundation Directory Online Professional. The class will conclude with an overview of the various resources available for researching individual donors.
Check Out Our Library Lending Program  Visit the Foundation Center during our regular library hours and become a registered borrower to check out up to two items at a time from our library collection, which includes materials covering a wide range of topics including nonprofit finances and management, fundraising, strategic planning, and more.
Want even more access? Become a Friend of the Foundation Center-Cleveland to be eligible to borrow any item valued at under $35. Nonprofit News at Philanthropy Front and Center-Cleveland Find out what's happening at the Foundation Center-Cleveland and other Ohio nonprofits by reading the latest additions to our blog, Philanthropy Front and Center-Cleveland:
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Coming Soon!
Foundation Fundraising: An Introductory Course Wednesday, December 2 $125 per person SAVE $25 for each additional registration Register Now» Free Classes in Our Learning Center Click on each class title below for more information and to register. Before You Seek a Grant featuring a special presentation by Matthew Rossman of the Milton A. Kramer Law Clinic Center Wednesday, November 11 6:00-7:30 Grantseeking Basics Tuesday, November 17 10:00-11:30 am Wednesday, December 2 6:00-7:30 pm Wednesday, December 9 6:00-7:30 pm Proposal Writing Basics Tuesday, November 17 1:00-2:30 pm Electronic Resources for Finding Funders: Introduction to Foundation Directory Online, Guide to Resources on the Foundation Center's Web Site, and Prospect Research Basics Tuesday, November 24 1:00-3:00 pm Tuesday, December 8 1:00-3:00 pm Fundraising in a Challenging Economy Friday, December 4 1:00-2:15 pm Rx(Roundtable Exchange): Auditing the Development Effort Friday, December 11 9:30-11:00 am How to Approach a Foundation Tuesday, December 15 10:00-11:00 am Visit our Education and Events Calendar for the complete class listing through January. 
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Introducing Foundation Directory Online Professional's Power Search
The grantseeker's ultimate power tool is here! Power Search, the newest enhancement to Foundation Directory Online Professional, allows you to search across NINE Foundation Center databases at once to identify more funding prospects than ever before. One search x nine databases = powerful results! Enter any keyword or phrase in Power Search and get a list of results from our databases of grantmakers, grants, companies, and 990s, as well as philanthropy news, requests for proposals, publications, nonprofit literature, and nonprofit jobs. Take advantage of the new power of Professional to find your best fundraising prospects. Subscribe now»
The grantseeker's ultimate power tool is here! Power Search, the newest enhancement to Foundation Directory Online Professional, allows you to search across NINE Foundation Center databases at once to identify more funding prospects than ever before. One search x nine databases = powerful results! Enter any keyword or phrase in Power Search and get a list of results from our databases of grantmakers, grants, companies, and 990s, as well as philanthropy news, requests for proposals, publications, nonprofit literature, and nonprofit jobs. Take advantage of the new power of Professional to find your best fundraising prospects. Subscribe now»
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