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New 6th Edition!
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Be the first to get a copy of the new edition of the Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing at this special evening event. Hear from author Jane Geever, who has been interviewing and writing about foundation funders for years. And get a 20 percent discount on books purchased at the event! Register today» |
Special Events in June
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Inspiring Your Board Members to Raise More Money
Wednesday, June 6, 10:00 am-12:00 pm Nonprofits should be able to count on 100 percent participation from their boards. Join us and Amy Eisenstein to learn what you need to reach that goal. |
Legal Considerations Before Starting a Nonprofit
Wednesday, June 13, 5:30-7:30 pm
Hear from New York Lawyers for the Public Interest on the legal aspects of starting a new nonprofit.
Bidding on a Good Cause: How to Plan a Charity Auction
Tuesday, June 26, 2:30-4:30 pm
Join Perry Allison of BiddingForGood and Stephen Van Dyk of the Smithsonian Institution Libraries to learn everything you need to know about managing charitable auctions.
Collaborative Connections: A Foundation Center Networking Event
Wednesday, June 27, 5:30-7:30 pm
Join us for an evening networking event and an open discussion about key considerations in initiating a collaborative partnership.
Saturdays at the Foundation Center
Saturday, June 2, 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
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Another first Saturday of the month means another chance to attend our most popular classes to help you identify funding: Prospect Research Basics: Researching Individual Donors11:00 am-12:00 pm |
Introduction to Finding Funders and Guide to Philanthropy In/Sight®
2:00-3:30 pm
New Class!
Understanding Collaboration
Wednesday, June 13, 3:30-4:30 pm
Strategic collaborations, joint programming, and mergers have become increasingly important to nonprofits and understanding the different options for working collaboratively is a must for today's nonprofit leaders. Our new free class, developed in partnership with La Piana Consulting, will explain tools that can put your organization on the path to successful collaborative partnerships.
Learn more and register»
2012 Leadership Circle
Application deadline: Thursday, June 21
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Starting in July, our 2012 Leadership Circle of small organization executive directors will gather to discuss nonprofit management issues in communications, board relations, fundraising, collaboration, and other topics of interest. Membership is by application. Learn more and apply» |
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Free Classes in Our Learning CenterClick on the class title for location, directions, and to register. Tuesday, May 29
Your Board and Fundraising: An Introductory Class
Introduction to Fundraising Planning Wednesday, May 30
Proposal Budgeting Basics
Proposal Writing Basics Thursday, May 31
How to Approach
Introduction to Saturday, June 2
Prospect Research Basics: Researching Individual Donors
Introduction to Finding Funders and Guide to Philanthropy In/Sight®
Monday, June 4
Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits
Nonprofit Sustainability: Building Blocks to Organizational Success Wednesday, June 6
Grantseeking Basics Thursday, June 7
Proposal Writing Basics
Proposal Budgeting Basics Use the New York calendar on GrantSpace to save the dates for future classes, seminars, and special events. Advertise in New York Library NewsNew York Library News is e-mailed twice a month to over 35,000 subscribers with an interest in fundraising and philanthropy. For information about our advertising rates, contact Mitch Nauffts at (212) 807-2433 or mfn@ foundationcenter.org. |
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