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February 3, 2012  
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Scholarships Are Back

Scholarships Are Back Scholarships are now available for under-resourced nonprofits in California to attend the Foundation Center's training courses. This initiative is generously supported by contributions from Pacific Gas and Electric Company. These scholarships are designed to assist small, community-based nonprofit organizations to build their internal capacity in preparation for seeking financial support from foundations, corporations, or other institutional grantmakers. Apply online»

GrantSpace: Join today to build a better tomorrow.

Special Events in February

Corporate Partnerships in a Downsized World Corporate Partnerships in a Downsized World
Wednesday, February 15, 11:00 am-12:30 pm
This workshop will provide a deeper understanding of effective nonprofit and corporate partnerships and will include advice on overcoming cross-sector barriers, negotiating mutually beneficial partnerships, and positioning your organization to deepen opportunities for employee engagement.

The Form 990: Make It Work for Your Organization
Tuesday, February 21, 3:00-4:30 pm
In this informative and interactive session, you'll learn the positive points of the new reporting requirements and how the Form 990 can serve as a tool for enhanced board engagement, favorable comparisons with similar nonprofits, and increased fundraising potential.

Grantwriters' Anxiety Support Program (GASP): Elements of a Solid Grant
Monday, February 27, 4:00-6:00 pm
At this workshop you can share proposals currently in development with peers and "mentors" for feedback, discuss the grantseeking process, and develop new professional relationships. Co-sponsored with Development Executives Roundtable.

Open House 2012: Celebrating 35 Years of Service in San Francisco!
Tuesday, February 28, 9:00 am-4:30 pm
Come help us celebrate our 35 years of service in San Francisco at our open house! Attend special programs that will shine a spotlight on how philanthropy and fundraising have evolved in our region and what changes are happening in the field today. Highlights include programs with prominent authors Beth Kanter, The Networked Nonprofit: Connecting with Social Media to Drive Change, and Susan Howlett, Boards on Fire! Inspiring Leaders to Raise Money Joyfully.

Meet the Author: Getting Funded: The Complete Guide to Writing Grant Proposals
Wednesday, February 29, 3:00-5:00 pm
in Berkeley
Author Susan Howlett will share some of the juiciest bits from Getting Funded: The Complete Guide to Writing Grant Proposals in this interactive session. Susan is known for engaging her audiences with stories, humor, and chocolate.


Webinar
HIP Philanthropy Lab: Foundation Funding & Latino Communities — Gaps and Opportunities
Monday, February 13, 2:00-3:30 pm ET
(11:00 am-12:30 pm PT)

HIP Philanthropy Lab: Foundation Funding & Latino Communities — Gaps and Opportunities The recent report released by Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP) and the Foundation Center found that for every dollar foundations give out, only about one cent goes to Latino communities. Join this webinar for a detailed presentation of the report's findings and a discussion of the gaps and opportunities for expanding philanthropy targeting Latino communities. Cost: $10 for HIP members; $25 for non-members. Register»

New!
Foundation Grants to Individuals Online

Foundation Grants to Individuals Online While foundation grants overwhelmingly go to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, support is available to individuals in many forms and for many purposes. With our newly updated Foundation Grants to Individuals Online grantseekers can customize their search based on 15 different fields to target funding prospects most worth approaching. A recent webinar walked participants through the tool. Watch the webinar recording»

At Our Blog

Check Philanthropy Front and Center-San Francisco often to find out what's happening with nonprofits and grantmakers in Northern California and beyond.

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2012 Digital Grant Guides

2012 Digital Grant Guides — Download Yours Today!

Who's giving — and getting — grants in your field? Find out with our popular series of digital Grant Guides, available in 25 subject areas including the arts, capacity building, and religion.
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Coming soon to
San Francisco!

Outcome Thinking and Management: Shifting Focus from Activities to Results
Thursday, February 16
$195 per person
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Coming soon to San Francisco!

Securing Corporate Partnerships
Wednesday, February 22
$195 per person
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Free Classes at Our Learning Center

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Monday, February 13

Proposal Budgeting Basics
In San Rafael
2:00-3:30 pm

Tuesday, February 14

Proposal Writing Basics
9:30-11:00 am

Proposal Budgeting Basics
11:00am-12:00 pm

Wednesday, February 15

Introduction to
Corporate Giving
9:00-10:30 am

Friday, February 17

Finding Foundation Support for Your Education
1:00-2:15 pm

Getting Started with Foundation Grants to Individuals Online
2:30-3:15 pm

Tuesday, February 21

Prospect Research Basics: Researching Individual Donors
1:00-2:15 pm

Thursday, February 23

Grantseeking Basics
9:30-11:00 am

Proposal Writing Basics
In Walnut Creek
4:00-6:00 pm

Visit our Training Calendar for a complete list of classes offered through April 2012.

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