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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.

After the Grant: Building a Solid Path to the Next One

For every grantseeker who wants to strengthen relationships with their funders and ensure that the next grant is within reach.

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.

Building a Sustainable Nonprofit Organization

For nonprofit executive directors, senior managers, board members, and development professionals who want to learn to assess, monitor, and improve the income portfolio of their organization.

Cultivating Grantmaker Relationships

For every nonprofit grantseeker and board member who wants to nurture and sustain their grantmaker relationships

Demystifying the 990-PF

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

Developing a Fundraising Plan

For grantseekers who are responsible for annual campaigns and for those who want to diversify their funding streams

Establishing a Nonprofit Organization

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

Finding Foundation Support for Your Education

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

Foundation Funding Research: Strategies for Finding and Evaluating Prospects

For grantseekers who want to find foundation funding prospects and maximize efficiency in funding research

Foundation Fundraising: An Introductory Course

For nonprofits who are new to 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 with Foundation Grants to Individuals Online

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

Grantseeker Training Institute

Master the keys to successful grantseeking in just five days. Improve the sustainability of your nonprofit by sharpening your grantseeking focus and articulating your funding requests more powerfully.

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.

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.