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Employment Law for Nonprofits
Learn the essentials of employment law for nonprofits.
Topic(s) Fundraising Foundation Giving 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 Outcome Thinking and Management: Shifting Focus from Activities to Impact
Topic(s) Fundraising Foundation Giving Proposal Writing Governance Planning Management
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In-Person
In-Person 2-Day Grant Writing Workshop
In this workshop, beginning grant writers will gain a greater understanding of what it takes to create a competitive grant application for your organization.
Topic(s) Fundraising Proposal Writing
In-Person Grantwriting A - Z
Grantwriting A-Z is a one-day workshop that presents an overview of all the best advice gleaned from grants decision makers, enabling participants to conduct a successful fundraising campaign when it comes to foundations.
Topic(s) Fundraising Corporate Giving Foundation Giving Proposal Writing
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Online
Webinar Introduction to Proposal Writing - Live Webinar - 9/26/2018
Topic(s) Fundraising Foundation Giving Proposal Writing
Webinar Introduction to Project Budgets - Live Webinar - 10/3/2018
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 Activating the Collective Power of Latino Engagement and Giving – A Virtuous Circle
Leverage the power of Latino philanthropy and catalyze investment through the resourcefulness of giving tools and strategies in Latino communities.
Topic(s) Foundation Giving Proposal Writing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Video Getting Ahead of the Curve with Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
How can nonprofit organizations proactively address the issues of diversity, inclusion and equity within their organization in a way that generates positive and transformative change? Join us for a fascinating and informative conversation with Carly Hare, National Director/Coalition Catalyst at Change Philanthropy,
Topic(s) Corporate Giving Foundation Giving Proposal Writing Donor Cultivation & Retention Boards Trust & Transparency Advocacy Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Human Resources Volunteers Impact, Outcomes, Evaluation
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Podcasts
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
Podcast Ask the Grantmakers
What makes a grantmaker select one proposal over another? Find out from the people who make the decisions at Washington Gas, The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, Washington Area Women's Foundation, and Jovid Foundation.
Topic(s) Fundraising Foundation Giving Find Foundation Donors Proposal Writing
Blog
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Funding Information Network Partners Help Nonprofits Thrive
Foundation Center has a global network of more than 400 libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit resource centers that, for more…
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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 Project Return to Allianz Foundation for North America
Request to fund a community training program to increase awareness of issues and challenges facing adolescent girls.
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