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Introduction to Finding Funders

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This session provides an introduction to one of the key online tools for finding funders, Foundation Directory Online Professional.

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How to Contact Grantmakers & Get Results

Jun 20, 2011  

Marilyn Hoyt, nonprofit executive, consultant, and trainer, and Meghan Mucklow Pietrantonio, Grants Manager for SunTrust Bank's Foundations & Endowments Specialty Practice, answer questions about the right and wrong ways to approach grantmakers during all stages of the funding request process.

Applications Not Accepted: Get on Their Radar

Apr 25, 2011  

Foundation Center president Bradford Smith and grant writing consultant Pamela Grow answer your questions on how to approach foundations that do not accept unsolicited proposals.

Shaking the Money Tree for Film and Video Fundraising

Oct 06, 2011  

Replay the transcript of veteran consultant, facilitator and writer Morrie Warshawski, and his daughter, Leah, a filmmaker, answering questions about raising funds for film and video projects.

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Humera Fasihuddin
Mar 23, 2012

Philanthropy Chat: Humera Fasihuddin and Eben Bayer Discuss Social Enterprise

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Peter Kim
Oct 31, 2011

Philanthropy Chat: Peter Kim on Nonprofit Funding Models

00:35:02

Jason Saul
Oct 12, 2011

Philanthropy Chat: Jason Saul Discusses the End of Fundraising

00:24:04

Online Classes

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Principios de la escritura de propuestas webinar

Recorded Webinar  |  Free

Aprenda cuales son los componentes clave de una propuesta. Aprenda el proceso de escritura y envío de propuestas a fundaciones y corporaciones.

Introduction to Finding Funders Webinar

Recorded Webinar  |  Free

An introduction to one of the key online tools for finding funders, Foundation Directory Online Professional.

Finding Foundation Support for Your Education Webinar

Recorded Webinar  |  Free

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

Grantseeking Basics Webinar

Recorded Webinar  |  Free

An overview of the funding research process for nonprofit organizations seeking grants from private grantmakers. Topics covered include: getting ready to seek funds; the world of grantmakers; research strategies; and, Foundation Center tools and resources.

How to Approach a Foundation Webinar

Recorded Webinar  |  Free

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

Classes & Events

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Introduction to Corporate Giving

May 22, 2012, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Webinar

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

Free

Grantseeking Basics

May 23, 2012, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Atlanta, Georgia | Classroom

Gain an introduction to the world of foundation fundraising.

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Introduction to Finding Funders (Hands-on) - REGISTRATION CLOSED

May 23, 2012, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Atlanta, Georgia | Classroom

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

Free

Prospect Research Basics: Researching Individual Donors

May 23, 2012, 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Washington, District of Columbia | Classroom

Learn how to identify and research individual donors.

Free

Introduction to Finding Funders and Guide to Philanthropy In/Sight®

May 24, 2012, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
New York, New York | Classroom

Learn searching strategies for the Foundation Center's foundation funding research tools.

Free