Learn about models of philanthropy flourishing in India, the Czech Republic and South Africa

Gain an introduction to the world of foundation fundraising.

Learn searching strategies for the Foundation Center's foundation funding research tools.

Learn how to engage your board in fundraising.

Learn searching strategies for the Foundation Center's foundation funding research tools.

Learn how to enhance your organization's competitiveness and strengthen its financial health.

Learn the characteristics of effective nonprofits and assess whether yours is ready for foundation fundraising.

Get free expert advice and feedback at our new “speed consulting” event and take your nonprofit to the next level.

Strategic collaborations, joint programming, and mergers are becoming more important to the nonprofit sector every day, and understanding your options for working collaboratively to achieve mission-critical impact is a must for today’s nonprofit leaders.

Learn how to identify and research individual donors.

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

Learn how to keep your donors once you have them.

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

Gain an overview of foundation fundraising for individuals working in the arts.

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

Learn effective strategies for finding funders that support individuals with the Foundation Center's online funding database.

Using group exercises, case studies, and the participant’s own proposal outline, the Proposal Writing Workshop will help participants understand the components of a competitive grant proposal, discover what grantmakers consider “red flags,” and learn how to cultivate potential institutional donors.

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

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

Learn the key components of a proposal to a foundation or corporation.

Learn to prepare and present a budget in a grant proposal.

Gain an introduction to the world of foundation fundraising for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and U.S. nonprofits with international programs.

Learn the realities, pitfalls, and lessons learned regarding fundraising for international programs.