Grantseeker Training Institute

Cleveland, OH
September 21- 25, 2009

In a single week, you can update your grantseeking strategy to meet current economic challenges. The Foundation Center's team of expert instructors will teach you the best practices in fundraising today.

• Develop a solid plan to achieve financial stability
• Maximize your board's fundraising power
• Target new prospects with the best research tool on the market
• Master the keys to writing breakthrough proposals and budgets
• Build long-term grantmaker relationships

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 $39.95 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, 5th Edition, a $39.95 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 $39.95 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

Training Location and Date	Code	Price
Grantseeker Training Institute in Cleveland, OH - September 21 - September 25, 2009	F09CL	$795.00