Grantseeker Training Institute

Atlanta, GA
May 18 - 22, 2009

In just one week, the Foundation Center’s team of expert instructors will help you...

• Develop strategies to sharpen your fundraising focus
• Learn to articulate your funding requests more powerfully
• Network with peers and colleagues from the nonprofit world

DAY ONE

Develop a fundraising plan that will help your organization achieve financial stability...now and in the future. Evaluate your assets with an eye toward maximizing your strengths. Learn to set attainable goals and assess what you need to achieve them.

You’ll also receive Securing Your Organization’s Future, a $34.95 value.

DAY TWO

Get started with mobilizing your board. Learn to maximize your board’s fundraising power and recruit members who have the best fundraising potential. Special event: join your classmates for a site visit with a leading grantmaker. You'll get a real-world view of funder needs and interests.

You’ll also receive The Board Member’s Book, a $29.95 value.

DAY THREE

Search for funders that match your needs with hands-on, interactive training in our computer lab. Using our top-tier grantseeking research tool, you'll learn to create a targeted list of your top prospects.

You’ll also receive a complimentary, one-month subscription to Foundation Directory Online Professional, a $179.95 value.

DAY FOUR

Master proposal writing. Learn proven techniques that are the keys to a winning proposal, including the project budget. Get behind-the-scenes insight into the funders' proposal review process and learn to strengthen each proposal component.

You’ll also receive The Foundation Center’s Guide to Proposal Writing new 5th Edition, a $34.95 value.

DAY FIVE

Build grantmaker relationships with your proposal. Expanding on the principles established in Day Four, examine various funder expectations and learn to highlight your baseline proposal package and budget to meet their specific interests.

You’ll also receive The Grantseeker’s Guide to Winning Proposals, a $34.95 value.

REGISTRATION FEE

$795 per person for five full days

Limited seating...enroll today!
No refunds. Credit may be applied to Foundation Center products and services.

“Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the Institute. The instructors were smart, engaging, and presented a huge amount of information in a clear, easy-to-follow format. And I cannot tell you how exciting it was to get an inside look at how a major funder operates.“
– Executive Director, Atlanta