Scholarships are now available to assist representatives of under-resourced nonprofits to attend Foundation Center full-day training seminars in 2013. If you represent a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a budget under $1,000,000, you are eligible to apply. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications should be completed at least two weeks prior to the seminar date.
A blog that spotlights grantmakers, their grants, and the work of the Foundation Center and other nonprofit organizations in the New York metro area and beyond.
Secure the Future: Building a Diversified Funding Base for Your Nonprofit
This workshop explores what it takes to expand and sustain a blend of support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
How Social Media Has Changed Donor Behavior, and What Your Organization Can Do About It
Julie Dixon and Denise Keyes of Georgetown's Center for Social Impact Communication discuss the new model of donor engagement and how organizations and fundraising professionals can adjust to them.
Where Do We Go From Here? Philanthropic Support for Black Men and Boys
Nearly every major indicator of economic, social, and physical well-being shows that black men and boys in the U.S. do not have access to the structural supports and opportunities needed to thrive. Where Do We Go From Here? Philanthropic Support for Black Men and Boys documents the wide variety of philanthropic activity directed toward black males. The research reveals that annual funding designated for this group has been rising steadily, from $10 million in 2003 to $29 million in 2010 and that education is a top funding priority.