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

Foundation Fundraising: An Introductory Course
Washington, DC
Monday, November 30, 9:00 AM
This one-day course, designed for beginners, shows how your organization can identify potential funders and prepare to seek grants.

Proposal Writing Basics
San Francisco, CA
Monday, November 30, 2:00 PM
Learn about the basics of writing a proposal for your nonprofit organization.

Proposal Budgeting Basics
San Francisco, CA
Monday, November 30, 3:30 PM
Learn how to develop an accurate proposal budget based on what your organization expects to accomplish.

Grantseeking Basics
San Francisco, CA
Tuesday, December 1, 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, December 1, 10:30 AM
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
Tuesday, December 1, 11:00 AM
A hands-on introduction to the Foundation Center's comprehensive online database of grantmakers.

Film Series: "Relational Fundraising: Types and Motivation of Donors"
New York, NY
Tuesday, December 1, 11:30 AM
Bring your lunch and join us as we view a selection from the library's video collection.

How to Start a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Atlanta, GA
Tuesday, December 1, 12:00 PM
Thinking about attaining tax-exempt status? Georgia Lawyers for the Arts walks you through the process of starting a nonprofit organization.

Turning the Economic Crisis Into Opportunity: Assessing Your Nonprofit's Financial Health
Webinar
Tuesday, December 1, 1:00 PM
Learn to evaluate how well your organization uses its financial resources to achieve its mission, take your organization's financial pulse, and adapt to any economic climate.

Introduction to Foundation Directory Online
New York, NY
Tuesday, December 1, 3:00 PM
A hands-on introduction to the Foundation Center's comprehensive online database of grantmakers.

Introduction to Finding Funders
Webinar
Tuesday, December 1, 3:00 PM
An introduction to one of the key online tools for finding funders, Foundation Directory Online Professional.

Grantseeking Basics
Atlanta, GA
Tuesday, December 1, 5:15 PM
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, December 1, 7:00 PM
An introduction to the Foundation Center's comprehensive online database of grantmakers.

Foundation Fundraising: An Introductory Course
Cleveland, OH
Wednesday, December 2, 9:00 AM
This one-day course, designed for beginners, shows how your organization can identify potential funders and prepare to seek grants.

Proposal Budgeting Workshop
Washington, DC
Wednesday, December 2, 9:00 AM
This full-day course will help you think more strategically when preparing your organization's project budgets.

Building a Fundraising Board
New York, NY
Wednesday, December 2, 9:00 AM
This full-day course will teach you how to quickly assess each board member's fundraising potential and find strategies to motivate them.

Your Board and Fundraising
Atlanta, GA
Wednesday, December 2, 9:30 AM
Find out the answers to the most frequently asked questions about getting your board involved with fundraising.

Proposal Writing Basics
Hagerstown, MD
Wednesday, December 2, 10:00 AM
Learn about the basics of writing a proposal for your nonprofit organization.

Introduction to Fundraising Planning
Webinar
Wednesday, December 2, 2:00 PM
Learn to create a strategic fundraising plan or calendar for your nonprofit organization.

Grantseeking Basics
Cleveland, OH
Wednesday, December 2, 6:00 PM
An overview of the funding research process for those seeking grants from foundations, corporations, and grantmaking public charities.

Grantseeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts
New York, NY
Wednesday, December 2, 6:00 PM
Learn how to identify funders in the arts, explore the option of fiscal sponsorship, and create a plan for finding funding.

Proposal Writing Seminar
San Francisco, CA
Thursday, December 3, 9:00 AM
This full-day course teaches tried-and-true techniques for writing winning proposals, including what to include in a grant proposal package and how to foster strong working relationships with grantmakers.

How to Approach a Foundation
Atlanta, GA
Thursday, December 3, 10:00 AM
Learn to initiate contact with potential funders, plan calls and meetings, and build partnerships with donors.

Turning the Economic Crisis Into Opportunity: Survival Strategies for Your Nonprofit
Webinar
Thursday, December 3, 1:00 PM
Learn the most effective short-term and medium-range strategies to ensure survival.

Proposal Writing Basics
New York, NY
Thursday, December 3, 1:00 PM
Learn about the basics of writing a proposal for your nonprofit organization.

Proposal Budgeting Basics
New York, NY
Thursday, December 3, 3:00 PM
Learn how to develop an accurate proposal budget based on what your organization expects to accomplish.

Nonprofit Issues Forum - Governing Nonprofit Organizations: Should Stakeholders be in Charge?
Atlanta, GA
Friday, December 4, 9:30 AM
A panel discussion on nonprofit governance with nonprofit professionals and scholars.

Proposal Writing Basics
Washington, DC
Friday, December 4, 10:30 AM
Learn about the basics of writing a proposal for your nonprofit organization.

Finding Foundation Support for Your Education
Livermore, CA
Friday, December 4, 11:00 AM
An overview of the tools and techniques available to individuals seeking financial support from foundations for their education.

Proposal Budgeting Basics
Washington, DC
Friday, December 4, 12:15 PM
Learn how to develop an accurate proposal budget based on what your organization expects to accomplish.

Finding Foundation Support for Your Education
New York, NY
Friday, December 4, 1:00 PM
An overview of the tools and techniques available to individuals seeking financial support for education.

Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits
Webinar
Friday, December 4, 1:00 PM
This webinar will provide you with a step-by-step checklist approach to help increase your organization's readiness for foundation fundraising.

Fundraising in a Challenging Economy
Cleveland, OH
Friday, December 4, 1:00 PM
Learn how your nonprofit organization can survive and thrive during the current economic crisis.

Getting Started with Foundation Grants to Individuals Online
New York, NY
Friday, December 4, 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.

Fundraising in a Challenging Economy
New York, NY
Saturday, December 5, 10:00 AM
Learn how your nonprofit organization can survive and thrive during the current economic crisis.

Your Board and Fundraising
New York, NY
Saturday, December 5, 12:00 PM
Find out the answers to the most frequently asked questions about getting your board involved with fundraising.

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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