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-1- Foundations and Their Role in Philanthropy
Free
90 minutes
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 9
This session will help answer questions such as:
‧ What is a private foundation?
‧ What are the unique segments of the private foundation community?
‧ What do foundations do and how do they do it?
‧ Who gets foundation grants? Are there other types of grantmakers?
‧ And more...
This session is ideal for students, classes in fundraising and nonprofit management, new foundation personnel, and visitors from outside the U.S. It is also excellent background information for grantseekers and perfect for anyone who is curious to learn what foundations are all about.
The Foundation Center
New York Library
79 Fifth Ave., 2nd floor
New York, NY 10003
-2- Finding Foundation Support for Your Education
Free
60 minutes
1:00 - 2:00 pm, Friday, July 7
1:00 - 2:00 pm, Thursday, August 3
Are you looking for undergraduate scholarships?
Are you a graduate student seeking doctoral support?
Are you seeking funding for continuing education?
Join us for our one-hour class on obtaining financial aid for your studies. We'll dispel some common myths about foundation support and discuss:
‧ What you need to know before approaching foundations
‧ The different sources of funding
‧ How to create a personal profile to attract funders
‧ Print and electronic resources that provide information on scholarships from foundations
‧ The application process, including tips on how to make your application successful
The Foundation Center
New York Library
79 Fifth Ave., 2nd floor
New York, NY 10003
-3- Grantseeking Basics
Free
90 minutes
Are you a representative of a nonprofit organization?
New to fundraising?
Want to know more about Foundation Center resources and the funding research process?
Learn how the Center's resources can help you become a more effective grantseeker! For beginners, this introduction to the library provides instruction in foundation research and identification of potential funders. The formal presentation is followed by a tour of the library
‧ If you are a representative of a foreign NGO or a U.S.-based nonprofit with international programs, you may be interested in taking our Grantseeking Basics for International Organizations instead.
‧ This orientation is not intended for individuals seeking grants for their own use. Please refer to our resources for Individual Grantseekers.
5:30 - 7:00 pm, Wednesday, July 12
10:00 - 11:30 am, Tuesday, July 25
10:00 - 11:30 am, Tuesday, August 8
10:00 - 11:30 am, Tuesday, August 22
The Foundation Center
New York Library
79 Fifth Ave., 2nd floor
New York, NY 10003
-4- Grantseeking Basics for International Organizations
Free
90 minutes
Are you a representative of an international nonprofit organization?
New to fundraising?
Want to know more about Foundation Center resources and the funding research process?
For beginners, this introductory class provides an overview of the grantseeking process for representatives of foreign NGOs and U.S.-based nonprofits with international programs. We will cover legal aspects of U.S. foundation giving overseas, the types of funders working internationally and the steps involved in foundation research. The formal presentation is followed by a tour of the library, highlighting our resources on international philanthropy.
‧ Although not specifically for international organizations, our Grantseeking Basics class covers much of the same material.
‧ This orientation is not intended for individuals seeking grants for their own use. Please refer to our resources for Individual Grantseekers.
The Foundation Center
New York Library, Computer Lab (2nd Floor)
79 Fifth Ave., 2nd floor
New York, NY 10003
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-5- Introduction to Corporate Giving
Free
60 minutes
Seeking to target companies that might fund your organization?
Finding it hard to get information?
Need to get beyond the Yellow Pages?
Join us for a one-hour introduction to the world of corporate support for nonprofits and to the effective utilization of the Foundation Center's print and electronic resources on corporate giving. We'll answer such questions as:
‧ What are the motivations behind corporate giving?
‧ What is the difference between a direct corporate giving program and a company-sponsored foundation and does it affect my approach to research?
‧ What are the different pathways to partnership with a company?
‧ How can I match my organization's needs with the interests of a corporation?
‧ How can I make the most effective use of print directories, FC Search, Foundation Directory Online, and the Internet to locate corporate funders?
We'll also discuss corporate sponsorships and cause related marketing, and conclude with a case study that will illustrate how you can determine the most viable options for corporate partnership with your organization.
Prior attendance at Grantseeking Basics is strongly recommended.
3:00 - 4:00 pm, Wednesday, July 26
3:00 - 4:00 pm, Wednesday, August 31
The Foundation Center
New York Library
79 Fifth Ave., 2nd floor
New York, NY 10003
-6- Prospect Research Basics: Researching Individual Donors
Free
60 minutes
Find out the answers to the most frequently asked questions about researching individual donors.
If you've been trying to find information on prospective individual donors you挙e probably discovered that the process can be more difficult than researching institutional grantmakers.
‧ How can you compile a list of potential donors?
‧ What strategies should you use to research the individuals on your list?
‧ What kind of information is relevant? What free information sources are available on the Web?
‧ What ethical standards must be applied when finding out information about individuals?
We'll also discuss corporate sponsorships and cause-related marketing, and conclude with a case study that will illustrate how you can determine the most viable options for corporate partnership with your organization.
This free, hands-on session will show you how to use Internet resources to help answer these questions and more.
3:00 - 4:00 pm, Thursday, August 17
Registration Closed // 2:00 - 3:00 pm, Friday, July 21
The Foundation Center
New York Library, Computer Lab (2nd floor)
79 Fifth Ave., 2nd floor
New York, NY 10003
-7- Introduction to Fundraising Planning
Free
75 minutes
Introduction to Fundraising Planning will show you how to analyze your organization旧 situation and develop a fundraising plan that will include a variety of revenue sources.
A successful nonprofit organization needs to cultivate multiple revenue streams through sound financial planning. If your organization has never developed a fundraising plan or calendar, this new, hour-long session is for you. It provides an overview of the process of strategically thinking through the components of a fundraising plan. You'll learn how to:
‧ Conduct an assets inventory.
‧ Develop a case statement.
‧ Identify fundraising partners.
‧ Prepare a fundraising plan and calendar.
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 19
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Friday, August 25
The Foundation Center
New York Library
79 Fifth Ave., 2nd floor
New York, NY 10003
-8- How to Approach a Foundation:
From Initial Contact to Getting Funded - What Does It Take?
Free
60 minutes
Intended for fundraisers with some experience under their belts, though not necessarily with foundations.
This new class will teach you how to:
‧ Initiate contact with potential funders.
‧ Plan calls and meetings.
‧ Build partnerships with donors.
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 26
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 31
The Foundation Center
New York Library
79 Fifth Ave., 2nd floor
New York, NY 10003
-9- Your Board and Fundraising: An Introductory Class for Small Nonprofits
Free
75 minutes
Find out the answers to the most frequently asked questions about getting your board involved with fundraising.
The purpose of the class is to think systematically through the process of getting your board involved with fundraising. This process involves some key elements:
‧ The role of your board
‧ Why board members may be reluctant to fundraise and how to overcome these concerns
‧ Ways the board can participate in the fundraising process
‧ Tips for strengthening your fundraising board
11:00 - 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 19
11:00 - 12:15 p.m. Friday, August 25
The Foundation Center
New York Library
79 Fifth Ave., 2nd floor
New York, NY 10003
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