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Our self-paced eLearning courses help you master the world of foundation fundraising, proposal writing, and all that goes into getting grants. When you select an eLearning course, you will be asked to log in or register.

We also offer recordings of free webinars, we-based training courses. Are you looking for live webinars? View our calendar of upcoming dates and classes.

Before You Seek a Grant Webinar

Recorded Webinar
Free

Learn to employ a step-by-step checklist approach to assess your new nonprofit's readiness for foundation fundraising.

Cómo conseguir apoyo filantrópico para su educación

Self-Paced eLearning
Free

Spanish-language version of Finding Foundation Support for Your Education.

Demystifying the 990-PF

Self-Paced eLearning
Free

Learn how to get the most out of a private foundation's Form 990-PF.

Establishing a Nonprofit Organization Tutorial

Self-Paced eLearning
Free

Learn how to establish a nonprofit organization, task by task. Offered in English and Spanish.

Finding Foundation Support for Your Education

Self-Paced eLearning
Free

Learn about tools and techniques for seeking financial support for higher education.

Finding Foundation Support for Your Education Webinar

Recorded Webinar
Free

Learn about tools and techniques for seeking financial support for higher education.

Foundations and Their Role in Philanthropy

Self-Paced eLearning
Free

Learn about foundations, their giving, and their role in the nonprofit sector.

Foundations and Their Role in Philanthropy Webinar

Recorded Webinar
Free

An overview of foundations, their giving, and their role in the nonprofit sector. Topics covered include: different types of private grantmakers; how they operate and communicate with grantseekers; and trends impacting the foundation world.

Foundations Today Tutorial

Self-Paced eLearning
Free

Learn what foundations do, how they are changing, as well as where they fit in the larger philanthropic universe.

Getting Ready for Foundation Fundraising

Self-Paced eLearning
Free

Learn to assess your nonprofit's readiness for foundation fundraising.

Grantseeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts Webinar

Recorded Webinar
Free

An overview of the funding research process for individuals working in the arts, including visual and performing artists, creative writers, filmmakers, etc. Topics covered include: who funds individual artists; types of grants available for artists; why grantmakers support artists; and how to find grant

Grantseeking Basics in Spanish: Principios de la búsqueda de fondos

Recorded Webinar
Free

Este curso introductorio presenta una orientación al campo de la recaudación de fondos filantrópicos y demuestra cómo identificar posibles fuentes de apoyo.

Grantseeking Basics Webinar

Recorded Webinar
Free

An overview of the funding research process for nonprofit organizations seeking grants from private grantmakers. Topics covered include: getting ready to seek funds; the world of grantmakers; research strategies; and, Foundation Center tools and resources.

Grantseeking for Individuals

Self-Paced eLearning
$19.95

Prepares individuals to seek out and identify potential sources of foundation support.

Grantseeking for Nonprofit Organizations

Self-Paced eLearning
$39.95

Helps those working with nonprofit organizations to identify foundations as potential sources of funding.

Guide to Fiscal Sponsorship

Self-Paced eLearning
Free

A detailed look at how individual grantseekers can affiliate with an organization to increase their chances for receiving funding.

Guide to Funding Research

Self-Paced eLearning
Free

A basic primer on the grantseeking process and an introduction to the available resources.

Guide to Online Grantseeker Resources Webinar

Recorded Webinar
Free

Learn to navigate and use the wide range of resources available on the Foundation Center's web site.

How to Approach a Foundation

Self-Paced eLearning
Free

Learn how to build relationships with foundation prospects and prepare for calls and meetings with funders.

How to Approach a Foundation Webinar

Recorded Webinar
Free

Learn how to build relationships with foundation prospects and prepare for calls and meetings with funders.

Introduction to Corporate Giving

Self-Paced eLearning
Free

Explore the world of corporate support and tools and resources on corporate giving.

Introduction to Corporate Giving Webinar

Recorded Webinar
Free

Explore the world of corporate support and tools and resources on corporate giving.

Introduction to Finding Funders in Spanish: Estrategias para la investigación de fundaciones donantes

Recorded Webinar
Free

Orientación a una de las herramientas en línea más útiles para la investigación de fundaciones donantes, Foundation Directory Online Professional.

Introduction to Finding Funders Webinar

Recorded Webinar
Free

An introduction to one of the key online tools for finding funders, Foundation Directory Online Professional.

Introduction to Fundraising Planning

Self-Paced eLearning
Free

Learn a basic planning process for diversifying your organization's support.