Training Courses
To help you master the world of foundation fundraising, proposal writing, and all that goes into getting the grants you need, we offer short training courses that are free of charge and full-day training courses at reasonable rates. Courses are offered in our five library/learning centers, at our Cooperating Collections, and in selected other locations across the country.
Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits
Learn the characteristics of effective nonprofits and assess whether yours is ready for foundation fundraising.
Demystifying the 990-PF
Learn how to get the most out of a private foundation's Form 990-PF
Determining Your Money-Making Activities
Decide which money-making activities are the best fit—those most likely to make money and help you achieve your mission.
Establishing a Nonprofit Organization
Learn how to establish a nonprofit organization, task by task. In English and Spanish.
Exploring Opportunities and Assets for Generating Revenue
Explore tools for finding the right match between your nonprofit’s assets and potential customers and/or clients.
Finding Foundation Support for Your Education
Learn about tools and techniques for seeking financial support for higher education.
Foundation Fundraising Essentials
This updated course gives you the building blocks for successful foundation fundraising.
Foundations and Their Role in Philanthropy
Learn about foundations, their giving, and their role in the nonprofit sector.
Getting Ready for Foundation Fundraising
Learn to assess your nonprofit's readiness for foundation fundraising.
Getting Started: Prototyping an Outcome Framework
This session will start you down the road of real learning by helping you craft and implement an outcome management prototype.
Getting Started with Foundation Grants to Individuals Online
Learn effective strategies for finding funders that support individuals with the Foundation Center's online funding database.
Grantseeking Basics
Gain an introduction to the world of foundation fundraising.
Grantseeking Basics in Spanish: Principios de la búsqueda de fondos
Orientación sobre el proceso de investigación y recaudación de fondos de fundaciones donantes en los Estados Unidos.
Grantseeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts
Gain an overview of foundation fundraising for individuals working in the arts.
Grantseeking Basics for International Organizations
Gain an introduction to the world of foundation fundraising for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and U.S. nonprofits with international programs.
Grantseeking for Individuals
Prepares individuals to seek out and identify potential sources of foundation support.
Grantseeking for Nonprofit Organizations
Prepares individuals to seek out and identify potential sources of foundation support.
Guide to Fiscal Sponsorship
A detailed look at how individual grantseekers can affiliate with an organization to increase their chances for receiving funding.
Guide to Online Grantseeker Resources
Learn to navigate and use the wide range of resources available on the Foundation Center's newest web site, GrantSpace.org.
How to Approach a Foundation
Learn how to build relationships with foundation prospects and prepare for calls and meetings with funders.
How to Create Your Organization’s Compelling Public Service Announcement
Understand the components of a strong public service announcement.
How to Produce and Promote Your Organization’s Dynamic Video Story
Understand how to create effective videos, re-purpose existing ones, and tap into the many opportunities available to showcase them.
Introduction to Corporate Giving
Explore the world of corporate support and tools and resources on corporate giving.
Introduction to Finding Funders
Learn to find funders for your nonprofit with the Foundation Center's comprehensive funding research tool.
Introduction to Finding Funders in Spanish: Estrategias para la investigación de fundaciones donantes
Orientación a una de las herramientas en línea más útiles para la investigación de fundaciones donantes, Foundation Directory Online Professional.