Corporate grantmakers are different from traditional foundations in many ways. Is your organization ready to seek corporate support?

Are you new to the field of grantseeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course.

Planning focuses your organization by setting fundraising priorities and helps give staff and board members a roadmap to success.

Are you ready to start fundraising for your project or idea, but don’t know what and how much to ask for?  If preparing a budget for your foundation grant is holding you back, come learn the basic elements of how to draft a project budget with confidence.

Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don’t want to miss one of our most popular classes!

Learn how to engage your board in fundraising.

Corporate grantmakers are different from traditional foundations in many ways. Is your organization ready to seek corporate support?

Are you new to the field of grantseeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course.

Planning focuses your organization by setting fundraising priorities and helps give staff and board members a roadmap to success.

Are you ready to start fundraising for your project or idea, but don’t know what and how much to ask for?  If preparing a budget for your foundation grant is holding you back, come learn the basic elements of how to draft a project budget with confidence.

Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don’t want to miss one of our most popular classes!

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

Join us as impact measurement expert Liana Downey shares four absolute “must-do’s” for building excellence and impact into your program designs.

Success in the world of corporate sponsorship requires learning a whole new vocabulary and approach to development; even experienced fundraisers may be at a disadvantage when starting out.

Join us as Tawanna Black of Northside Funders Group shares leadership strategies to create large-scale social change.

How do nonprofits determine which financial standards are applicable to their work? How can nonprofits learn how to implement effective financial processes? We’ve teamed up with nonprofit finance experts to answer these and other essential nonprofit finance questions. 

Join us on September 29^th as Nonprofit Career Coach^TM Mark McCurdy shares tips for turning your passion for helping into a career of purpose-and get a sneak peek at his Careers for Purpose Toolkit.

Learn what you need to know about government funding before you apply, and hear an expert grant reviewer’s advice on what government agencies are looking for in your proposal.

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

More than 190 world leaders have committed to 17 Sustainable Development Goals that will help us fight extreme poverty, end inequality, and fix climate change across the world. If we want to have a chance at achieving these goals of a more equitable and sustainable world, we'll need your help because of the unique role you play in the social sector.

• Do you want to measure your impact but don’t know how to begin?
• Do you want to measure performance but don’t have the staff, time, or the budget?
• Do you ever feel like you’re wasting time, collecting data for funders, but see no benefit from it?
• Does measurement jargon (e.g. control-groups, randomized control trials, regression analysis) send you running for cover?

Corporate grantmakers are different from traditional foundations in many ways. Is your organization ready to seek corporate support?

Are you new to the field of grantseeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course.

Planning focuses your organization by setting fundraising priorities and helps give staff and board members a roadmap to success.

Are you ready to start fundraising for your project or idea, but don’t know what and how much to ask for?  If preparing a budget for your foundation grant is holding you back, come learn the basic elements of how to draft a project budget with confidence.

Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don’t want to miss one of our most popular classes!

Are you looking to improve donor retention? Does your organization want to increase contribution given per donor? Do you have a direct mail and major gifts programs, but lack a clear plan for the donors in between and need a balanced way to do more with this group?

An essential component of any fundraising proposal is a compelling need statement. Building a compelling case demonstrates that you understand an issue and can communicate to funders exactly why your organization is prepared to make an impact.

More and more nonprofits find themselves struggling to respond to the challenges posed by climbing infrastructure costs. But funding for infrastructure is possible and we can teach you how to seek support for an infrastructure or capacity- building project at your organization.

Learn how to engage your board in fundraising.

Develop your social media plan and learn how to target the people you want to reach, choose the strategies you’ll employ to accomplish those goals, and the available tools you can use to execute your plan effectively. 

Everything you wanted to know about budgets but were afraid to ask!

Our newest online course, Creating a Sound Proposal Budget, will teach you key best practices in preparing a project budget for your funders.

Have you been tasked with writing a grant proposal but don’t know where to start and can’t get away for an in-person class? Foundation Center’s Online Proposal Writing Course lets you learn at your own pace without leaving your computer! 

It’s not just sending in proposals: You could be more strategic in cultivating meaningful professional relationships with grantmakers, thoughtfully reaching out and building credibility that will pay off in the long run. This self-directed eLearning course will outline the process , including tips for making initial contact with funders, how to continue the conversation, and how to authentically engage without (always) asking for money. 

Las 10 cosas más importantes que necesita saber acerca de encontrar donaciones.

Aprenda el proceso básico de planificación para lograr diversificar las fuentes de apoyo financiero de su organización.

Aprenda sobre los componentes claves de una propuesta a fundaciones y corporaciones.

Una introducción a su organización a determinar si está lista para buscar contribuciones corporativas.

Aprenda a preparar y presentar el presupuesto de un proyecto en su solicitud de fondos.

Are you new to the field of grantseeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course.

Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don’t want to miss one of our most popular classes!

Learn how social media ambassadors can add value to your online activities.

Learn how to add social engagement skills to your executive toolkit.

Learn how to effectively employ stories in your social media efforts