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

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

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.

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

An overview of Form 990-PF, the IRS return filed by private foundations.

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

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

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

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

For nonprofits who are new to foundation fundraising.

Learn about foundations, their giving, and their role in the nonprofit sector.

This course provides an overview of the first steps nonprofits need to take to become viable, effective organizations in preparation for fundraising.

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

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.

Gain an introduction to the world of foundation fundraising.

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

Gain an introduction to the world of foundation fundraising for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and U.S. nonprofits with international programs.

Orientación sobre el proceso de investigación y recaudación de fondos de fundaciones donantes en los Estados Unidos.

Prepares individuals to seek out and identify potential sources of foundation support.

Prepares individuals to seek out and identify potential sources of foundation support.

A detailed look at how individual grantseekers can affiliate with an organization to increase their chances for receiving funding.

Learn to navigate and use the wide range of resources available on the Foundation Center's newest web site, GrantSpace.org.

Learn how to build relationships with foundation prospects and prepare for calls and meetings with funders.

Explore the world of corporate support and tools and resources on corporate giving.

Learn to find funders for your nonprofit with the Foundation Center's comprehensive funding research tool.

Learn a basic planning process for diversifying your organization's support.

Learn to evaluate how well your nonprofit uses its resources to achieve its mission, take your organization's financial pulse, and adapt to any economic climate.

Learn how to enhance your organization's competitiveness and strengthen its financial health.

For grantseekers and nonprofit executives who want to learn how to apply an outcomes approach to your project, produce better proposals, and report on project impact.

Learn to prepare and present a budget in a grant proposal.

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

For proposal writers at all levels who want to learn the nuts and bolts of budget preparation to support their project proposals

This three day seminar features three of our most popular courses: Proposal Writing Seminar, Proposal Budgeting Workshop, and Cultivating Grantmaker Relationships. We'll show you how to craft a comprehensive and compelling proposal package, and create a sound, well-organized proposal budget. This course will help you become a more effective partner to your funders

Learn the key components of a proposal to a foundation.

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

For every grantseeker who wants to learn how to write proposals geared to foundations, and for experienced grantseekers who are initiating a foundation fundraising campaign

A thorough, step-by-step guide to preparing an effective proposal for foundation support, covering every section of the proposal. Includes a copy of The Foundation Center's Guide to Winning Proposals, a $39.95 value.

Learn how to identify and research individual donors.

In this course you will learn the unique characteristics of corporate funders and how to make inroads to gain their support. Topics covered include: the many forms of corporate support; identifying and articulating your nonprofit's assets and values to corporate partners; finding corporate partners for various needs; and, understanding corporate culture, hierarchy, and vocabulary.

For anyone considering a career in nonprofit fundraising, including those transitioning from the for-profit sector.

Teaches how to determine your organization's income strategy and apply the cost/benefit analysis to different revenue options.

Teaches the five essential characteristics of effective, sustainable nonprofits and helps you understand how to implement them.

Learn best practices in reporting and communicating to deepen relationships with foundations.

Learn how to engage your board in fundraising.