This free course is intended for anyone who wants to know more about foundations, their giving, and their role in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. The course is designed to answer the following questions:

• What is a private foundation?
• How are foundations different from other philanthropic organizations?
• What does the universe of foundations look like?
• What do foundations do, and how do they do it?
• What motivates a donor to start a foundation?
• What are some other types of grantmakers?

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.

Prior attendance at the Grantseeking Basics webinar is strongly recommended.