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Meet the Grant Writer
Learn more about the field of proposal writing, and network with others in the field.
Topic(s) Fundraising Proposal Writing
Proposal Writing
Build the essential knowledge and skills to craft effective grant proposals.
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Special Events
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EventIn-Person Meet the Funders
Hear from representatives from Walmart Foundation, United Way, and local funders, as well as grant writers from established organizations, to get a well-rounded look at how foundations serve a community.
Topic(s) Fundraising Corporate Giving Foundation Giving Proposal Writing
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In-Person
In-Person Proposal Writing Boot Camp - Early Bird Special
Topic(s) Fundraising Foundation Giving Proposal Writing
In-Person Introduction to Proposal Writing
Topic(s) Fundraising Foundation Giving Proposal Writing
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Webinar Introduction to Proposal Writing - Live Webinar
Topic(s) Fundraising Foundation Giving Proposal Writing
Webinar Introduction to Project Budgets - Live Webinar
Topic(s) Foundation Giving Proposal Writing
Featured On-Demand Training
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Self-Paced Learning
Self-Paced Learning Government Funding: Writing the Proposal
Topic(s) Fundraising Proposal Writing Government Giving
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Videos
Video Messaging What Matters: Making Meaning to Make a Difference
Gain tools to strategically develop brand-level and program-level messages to guide your nonprofit’s communication efforts.
Topic(s) Fundraising Proposal Writing
Video Elementos básicos del presupuesto de un proyecto (Proposal Budgeting Basics)
Aprenda a preparar y presentar el presupuesto de un proyecto en su solicitud de fondos.
Topic(s) Fundraising Foundation Giving Proposal Writing
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Podcasts
Podcast Guía para escribir propuestas del Foundation Center (traducción de la 5a edición)
El Foundation Center presenta una versión en audio de la traducción al español de Guía para escribir propuestas, el libro más popular en nuestra serie de Guías para la recaudación de fondos.
Topic(s) Fundraising Foundation Giving Proposal Writing
Podcast Guide to Proposal Writing Audiobook
Audiobook of the 5th edition. Listen/download in parts or as a single large file.
Topic(s) Fundraising Foundation Giving Proposal Writing
Blog
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Show, Don’t Tell: Tips to Make Your Grant Proposals Stand Out
First things first: ask yourself, when you’re reading online, are you actually reading? Or are you skimming? No judgement, we…
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6 Top Tips When Funders Aren't Accepting Applications
This post originally appeared on Eye on FDO, a service of Foundation Center. Foundation Center 's Development Manager, Aleda Gagarin,…
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A Foundation CEO 's Six-Step Formula For Winning A Grant
In my long career as a funder, I loved the satisfaction of helping people who were doing wonderful things for…
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Knowledge Base
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Will foundations fund overhead or administrative costs for nonprofits? What is an acceptable overhead rate?
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Where can I find demographic information about my community?
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Where can I find Common Grant Application forms?
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What is the percentage of grant proposals that foundations actually fund?
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What should be included in a letter of inquiry?
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Sample Documents
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Proposal from Project Open Hand Atlanta to The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
Request for support of meal delivery program for low-income people with HIV/AIDS and their families.
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Proposal from the Corps Network to Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation
Request for multiyear support to include youth with disabilities in corps programs designed to develop job skills and promote education.
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