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To help you master the world of foundation fundraising, proposal writing, and all that goes into getting the grants you need, we offer short web-based training courses (called webinars) that are free of charge.
Foundations and Fundraising
These basic courses are recommended for those new to the grantseeking process:
 Grantseeking Basics
A one-hour overview of the funding research process for nonprofit organizations seeking grants from foundations, corporations, and grantmaking public charities.
60 minutes • Free
Grantseeking Basics in Spanish: Principios de la búsqueda de fondos
Aprenda como prepararse para solicitar fondos y como identificar donantes de su interés. Aprenda como investigar los recursos del Centro para desarollar una búsqueda de fondos más efectiva.
60 minutos • Gratis
Grantseeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts
A one-hour overview of the funding research process for individuals working in the arts, including visual and performing artists, creative writers, filmmakers, etc.
60 minutes • Free
Finding Foundation Support for Your Education
Demonstrates the tools and techniques for individuals seeking financial support for education.
60 minutes • Free
Foundations and Their Role in Philanthropy
An overview of foundations, their giving, and their role in the nonprofit community.
60 minutes • Free
How to Approach a Foundation
This session covers the following topics: how to initiate contact with potential funders; planning calls and meetings; and building partnerships with donors.
60 minutes • Free
Introduction to Corporate Giving
This session provides an introduction to the world of corporate support and to the effective utilization of the Foundation Center's resources on corporate giving.
60 minutes • Free
Introduction to Fundraising Planning
This session will introduce participants to strategies for devising a fundraising plan that best reflects their organization's needs and resources.
60 minutes • Free
Your Board and Fundraising: An Introductory Class
Teaches nonprofit organizations how to actively engage their boards in the fundraising process.
60 minutes • Free
Proposal Writing
How to Approach a Foundation
This session covers the following topics: how to initiate contact with potential funders; planning calls and meetings; and building partnerships with donors.
60 minutes • Free
Proposal Budgeting Basics
Teaches the essentials of budget preparation and presentation in a grant proposal, including compiling both expense and income elements.
60 minutes • Free
Proposal Budgeting Basics in Spanish: Elementos básicos del presupuesto de un proyecto
El curso le ayudará a entender estos aspectos fundamentales de un presupuesto.
60 minutos • Gratis
Proposal Writing Basics
Provides instruction on the key components of a proposal to a foundation or corporation and answers questions that first-timers often have about the process of applying for a grant.
60 minutes • Free
Proposal Writing Basics in Spanish: Principios de la escritura de propuestas
Aprenda cuales son los componentes clave de una propuesta. Aprenda el proceso de escritura y envío de propuestas a fundaciones y corporaciones.
60 minutos • Gratis
Nonprofit Management
Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits
This webinar employs a step-by-step checklist approach to assist community groups or new nonprofits increase their readiness to approach foundations for funding.
60 minutes • Free
Introduction to Fundraising Planning
This session will introduce participants to strategies for devising a fundraising plan that best reflects their organization's needs and resources.
60 minutes • Free
Turning the Economic Crisis Into Opportunity: Assessing Your Nonprofit's Financial Health
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. Part of our series, Turning Economic Crisis into Opportunity: How Nonprofits Can Survive and Emerge Stronger.
90 minutes • $45
Turning the Economic Crisis Into Opportunity: Beyond the Recession--Building Sustainability
Learn about the five essential characteristics of effective, sustainable nonprofits and how to implement them. Part of our series, Turning Economic Crisis into Opportunity: How Nonprofits Can Survive and Emerge Stronger.
90 minutes • $45
Turning the Economic Crisis Into Opportunity: Strengthening Your Nonprofit's Income Portfolio
Learn how to determine your income strategy and apply the cost/benefit analysis to different revenue options. Part of our series, Turning Economic Crisis into Opportunity: How Nonprofits Can Survive and Emerge Stronger.
90 minutes • $45
Turning the Economic Crisis Into Opportunity: Survival Strategies for Your Nonprofit
Learn the most effective short-term and medium-range strategies to ensure survival. Part of our series, Turning Economic Crisis into Opportunity: How Nonprofits Can Survive and Emerge Stronger.
90 minutes • $45
Your Board and Fundraising: An Introductory Class
Teaches nonprofit organizations how to actively engage their boards in the fundraising process.
60 minutes • Free
Tools and Resources
Introduction to Finding Funders
This session provides an introduction to one of the key online tools for finding funders, Foundation Directory Online Professional.
60 minutes • Free
Guide to Online Grantseeker Resources
This session is a guided tour of all the free resources available on the Foundation Center's web site. During the webinar you will explore many tools and resources to help you become a better grantseeker.
60 minutes • Free
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