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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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Foundation Directory Online

Foundation Directory Online

Gain immediate access to the leading grantseeking database on the web. Updated weekly, it's your most accurate source for funding research.

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Corporate Giving Online

Corporate Giving Online

With new Corporate Giving Online, you'll find donors that support nonprofit organizations and programs like yours through grants as well as in-kind donations of equipment, products, professional services, and volunteers.

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How to Contact Grantmakers & Get Results

Megham Pietrantonio
Marilyn Hoyt
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

Pamela Grow
Bradford Smith
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

Shaking the Money Tree for Film and Video Fundraising [2011-10-06]
Shaking the Money Tree for Film and Video Fundraising [2011-10-06]
Oct 06, 2011  

Veteran consultant and writer Morrie Warshawski, and his daughter, Leah, a filmmaker, answer questions about raising funds for film and video projects.

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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

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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.

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Prospect Research Basics: Researching Individual Donors

May 20, 2013, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Washington, District of Columbia | Classroom

Learn how to identify and research individual donors.

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Grantseeking Basics - REGISTRATION CLOSED

May 20, 2013, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fresno, California | Classroom

Gain an introduction to the world of foundation fundraising.

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Introduction to Finding Funders - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

May 20, 2013, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Fresno, California | Classroom

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

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Introduction to Corporate Giving

May 21, 2013, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Washington, District of Columbia | Classroom

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

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How to Approach a Foundation

May 22, 2013, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
New York, New York | Classroom

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

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