December Training Calendar

The Foundation Center-Cleveland 1422 Euclid Avenue, Suite 1600 Cleveland, OH 44115 216.861.1933 x 325 foundationcenter.org/cleveland Hours Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 12:00 – 4:30 pm Tuesday, Thursday: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm First two Wednesdays of the month: 12:00 – 8:00 pm

Education and Events Calendar – December 2009 * Fee-based class. Please call 1-800-424-9836 to register.

Monday

Tuesday Library Open 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Wednesday 1

Library Open 12:00 – 8:00 pm

Thursday 2

Library Open 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Friday 3

Library Open 12:00 – 4:30 pm

*9:00am – 4:00pm Foundation Fundraising

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1:00 – 2:15 pm Fundraising in a Challenging Economy

6:00 – 7:30 pm Grantseeking Basics Library Open 12:00 – 4:30 pm

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Library Open 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

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Library Open 12:00 – 8:00 pm

1:00 – 3:00 pm Electronic Resources for Finding Funders: Introduction to Foundation Directory Online, Guide to Resources on the Foundation Center's Website, and Prospect Research Basics

6:00 – 7:30 pm Grantseeking Basics

Library Open 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Library Open 12:00 – 4:30 pm

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9:30 – 11:00 am Rx (Roundtable Exchange): Auditing the Development Effort

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Library Open 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

10:00 – 11:00 am How to Approach a Foundation

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Library Open 12:00 – 4:30 pm 18

11:30 am – 1:00 pm Introduction to Fundraising Planning 2:00 – 3:00 pm Your Board and Fundraising

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Library Open 12:00 – 4:30 pm

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LIBRARY CLOSED

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LIBRARY CLOSED

11:30 am – 1:00 pm Proposal Writing Basics 2:00 – 3:00 pm Proposal Budgeting Basics Library Open 12:00 – 4:30 pm 28

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Library Open 12:00 – 4:30 pm

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Library Open 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

LIBRARY CLOSES at 1:00 pm

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Training Opportunities To gain insight into foundation and the overall grantseeking process …

To get the most from your funding research ….

 Grantseeking Basics – (90 minutes; free): Our weekly veteran library orientation to the funding

 Foundation Funding Research: Strategies for Finding and Evaluating Prospects (1.5 days, $295):

research process for those seeking grants from foundations, corporations, and grantmaking public charities.  Before You Seek a Grant (90 min; free): A step-by-step checklist approach for community

groups without 501(c) (3) status to determine their readiness to approach foundations.  Foundation Fundraising (full-day, $125): An introduction to the world of foundations and

instruction in identifying and approaching prospective funders.  Guide to the Resources on the Foundation Center’s Web Site (90 min; free): Introduction to

A full-day workshop on how to pinpoint funding prospects based on your organization's mission and goals, and also how to demonstrate that your organization is a good match.  Introduction to Corporate Giving (60 min; free)

An introduction to the world of corporate support and to the effective use of the Center’s resources on corporate giving.  Introduction to The Foundation Directory Online (60 min; free)

A hands-on introduction to the Center’s Web-based database for grantseeking.

the wide range of resources available on the Foundation Center’s web site.  How to Approach a Foundation (60 minutes; free. Focuses on how to initiate contact with potential funders, plan calls and meetings, and build partnerships with donors.

 Prospect Research Basics: (60 min; free)

To increase the financial viability of your organization…

For Individual Grantseekers

 Introduction to Fundraising Planning (75 min; free)

A 10-step approach to the development of a fundraising plan.  Developing a Fundraising Plan (full-day, $195)

A full-day workshop devoted to the many avenues available for assuring the financial viability of nonprofit organizations.  Earned Income: Assessing Your Nonprofit’s Revenue Options

(full-day, $195): A full-day workshop exploring the real potential, and possible pitfalls, of the earned income revenue stream.  Outcome Thinking and Management: Shifting Focus from Activities to Results (full-day; $195): Learn the merits of outcome-based planning and management and how this powerful shift in the mindset can help you achieve outstanding results for those you serve.  Your Board and Fundraising (75 min; free): Discusses how to actively engage a nonprofit board

of trustees in fundraising.  Building a Fundraising Board (full-day, $195): Developed in collaboration with BoardSource,

this full-day course will show you how- to help your board become comfortable with its fundraising role.

To strengthen your proposal writing and budgeting skills…  Proposal Budgeting Basics (60 min; free)

Learn the essentials of budget preparation as part of a basic grant proposal.  Proposal Budgeting Workshop (full-day, $195)

Learn how to compose and present budgets for your nonprofit organizations and programs.  Proposal Writing Basics (60 min; free)

Learn about the key components of a proposal to a foundation. Highly recommended for new proposal writers and fundraisers.

Covers how to identify and conduct research on individual donors of major gifts.

 Finding Foundation Support for Your Education (60 min; free): Discusses some of the tools and

techniques that can be used by individuals seeking funding for their education.  Getting Started with Foundation Grants to Individuals Online (60 min; free):

A hands-on introduction to effective use of the Foundation Center's online funding research tool for individual grantseekers.  Grantseeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts (60 min; free): Shows individuals in the arts how to

develop a plan to help find funding.

Other Training Opportunities  Friday Films (60 min; free)

Bring your lunch, and increase your knowledge of fundraising and nonprofits by viewing videos from the Center’s collection.  Grantseeker Training Institute (full-day/all-week, $795)

Five days of comprehensive training from the Foundation Center's experts where you will learn how to prepare your fundraising strategy, enlist your board's involvement, find and prioritize funding prospects, and write effective proposals.  Special Programs Coffee and Conversation with a Grantmaker (free) Dialogue with Donors (free) Research briefings (free)

ONLINE LEARNING Go to foundationcenter.org/getstarted/training/online for interactive e-learning courses and online tutorials.

 Proposal Writing Seminar (full-day, $195)

Receive in-depth information about the proposal writing process for foundations.  Proposal Writing Seminar II: Tailoring Your Proposals to Maximize Success (full-day, $195)

Visit foundationcenter.org/cleveland/cl_training for more information.

Demystify the process of shaping your master proposal to meet the funders’ interests, thereby capturing their attention - and increasing your potential to get funds.

Rev. Aug. 2007