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All events, including those that are free, require advance registration. Click on the event title for more information.

Grantseeking Basics
San Francisco, CA
Tuesday, August 3, 9:30 AM
An overview of the funding research process for those seeking grants from foundations, corporations, and grantmaking public charities.

Electronic Resources for Finding Funders
Cleveland, OH
Tuesday, August 3, 10:00 AM
Learn how to use one of the Foundation Center's most comprehensive resources to identify funders, and get answers to your questions about researching individual donors.

Introduction to Foundation Directory Online
Ludington, MI
Tuesday, August 3, 10:00 AM
A hands-on introduction to the Foundation Center's comprehensive online database of grantmakers.

Introduction to Foundation Directory Online
San Francisco, CA
Tuesday, August 3, 11:00 AM
A hands-on introduction to the Foundation Center's comprehensive online database of grantmakers.

How to Start a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Atlanta, GA
Tuesday, August 3, 12:00 PM
Thinking about attaining tax-exempt status? Georgia Lawyers for the Arts walks you through the process of starting a nonprofit organization.

Foundation Funding Research: Strategies for Finding and Evaluating Prospects
New York, NY
Tuesday, August 3, 1:00 PM
This special day-and-a-half course will help you take a more systematic approach to funding research by charting your organization's needs.

Grantseeking Basics
Atlanta, GA
Tuesday, August 3, 5:15 PM
An overview of the funding research process for those seeking grants from foundations, corporations, and grantmaking public charities.

Proposal Writing Basics
Petoskey, MI
Tuesday, August 3, 6:00 PM
Learn about the basics of writing a proposal for your nonprofit organization.

Introduction to Foundation Directory Online
Atlanta, GA
Tuesday, August 3, 7:00 PM
An introduction to the Foundation Center's comprehensive online database of grantmakers.

Finding Foundation Support for Your Education
Atlanta, GA
Wednesday, August 4, 10:00 AM
An overview of the tools and techniques available to individuals seeking financial support for education.

Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits
Meyer Foundation, Washington, DC
Wednesday, August 4, 11:30 AM
This free session provides a nonprofit community with a step-by-step checklist approach to help them determine their own readiness for foundation fundraising.

Introduction to Fundraising Planning
Marquette, MI
Wednesday, August 4, 1:00 PM
Learn how to analyze your organization's situation and develop a fundraising plan that will include a variety of revenue sources.

Your Board and Fundraising
Meyer Foundation, Washington, DC
Wednesday, August 4, 1:15 PM
Find out the answers to the most frequently asked questions about getting your board involved with fundraising.

Proposal Budgeting Basics
New York, NY
Wednesday, August 4, 3:00 PM
Learn how to develop an accurate proposal budget based on what your organization expects to accomplish.

Grantseeking Basics
Cleveland, OH
Wednesday, August 4, 6:00 PM
An overview of the funding research process for those seeking grants from foundations, corporations, and grantmaking public charities.

Fundraising for Filmmakers
New York, NY
Wednesday, August 4, 6:00 PM
A panel discussion on the funding opportunities available for film and video projects.

Galas, Golf Balls & Goody Bags: 5 Key Elements of Successful Fundraising Events
Atlanta, GA
Thursday, August 5, 10:00 AM
Learn how to get maximum impact with your fundraising events.

Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits
New York, NY
Thursday, August 5, 11:00 AM
This course helps community groups without nonprofit status or new nonprofits with very little experience in grantseeking to prepare for foundation fundraising.

Grantseeking Basics
New York, NY
Thursday, August 5, 1:00 PM
An overview of the funding research process for those seeking grants from foundations, corporations, and grantmaking public charities.

Introduction to Fundraising Planning
Webinar
Thursday, August 5, 2:00 PM
Learn to create a strategic fundraising plan or calendar for your nonprofit organization.

Introduction to Fundraising Planning
Alpena, MI
Friday, August 6, 1:00 PM
Learn how to analyze your organization's situation and develop a fundraising plan that will include a variety of revenue sources.

Training Courses

We offer a full curriculum of training courses in our learning centers to get you started or develop your expertise. From grantseeking basics to exploring alternative revenue sources for your nonprofit.

Meet Grantmakers

We offer special programs featuring panels or discussions with grantmakers. Our "Meet the Grantmakers" and "Dialogue with Donors" programs allow grantseekers to gain knowledge from the funders themselves.

Special Programs

Spend your lunch hour increasing your knowledge of fundraising with your nonprofit colleagues. We offer Brown Bag Lunch discussions with special guests, films on grantseeking and philanthropy, and other special programs.

Events Archive

A multimedia archive of select Foundation Center events in a variety of formats. You can view videos and webcasts, download or listen to audio recordings, or read event transcripts.
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