October 2009 Calendar

The Foundation Center-Cleveland 1422 Euclid Avenue Suite 1600 Cleveland, OH 44115 216-861-1934 http://www.foundationcenter.org/cleveland Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:00 – 4:30 pm Tues, Thursday 9:30am – 4:30pm First Two Wednesdays of the Month 12:00 – 8:00pm

Education and Events Calendar – October 2009 – Funding for Arts Month = Indicates a special "Funding for Arts Month" program.

Monday

* = Fee-based class – call 1-800-424-9836 to register.

Tuesday

Wednesday

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

Friday 1

10:00 – 11:30 am 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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10:00 – 11:30 am Introduction to Fundraising Planning 12:00 – 1:00 pm Your Board and Fundraising

Library Open 12:00 – 8:00pm

Library Open 12:00 – 4:30 pm

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Library Open 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

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5:00 – 8:00 pm Finding Foundation Support for Your Education featuring Foundation Grants to Individuals Online at Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Call (513) 369-6900 to register

9:00 am – 4:00 pm Proposal Writing Seminar*

Library Open 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Library Open 12:00 – 4:30pm

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1:00 – 2:30 pm Grantseeking Basics for Arts Organizations at Sandusky Library Call (419) 621-4800 to register

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5:30 – 7:00 pm Grantseeking Basics

10:00 – 11:15 am Fundraising in a Challenging Economy at Dayton Metro Library Call (937) 463- 2665 x 6501 to register 21

1:00 – 2:15 pm Fundraising for Arts and Culture Organizations in a Challenging Economy

Library Open 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

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1:00 – 4:00 pm Foundation Funding Research*

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Library Open 9:30 am – 4:30 pm 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Foundation Funding Research*

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Library Open 12:00 – 4:30pm 28 7:00 – 8:45 pm Proposal Writing Basics at Cleveland Heights – University Heights Public Library

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Library Open 12:00 – 4:30pm

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9:00am – 4:00 pm Foundation Fundraising* at KSU Trumbull Call (330) 675 -8865 to register

SATURDAY CLASS! 10/17/09 1:00 – 3:30 pm Finding Foundation Support for Your Education featuring Foundation Grants to Individuals Online at Toledo – Lucas County Public Library

Library Open 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Library Open 12:00 – 4:30pm

9:00 am – 4:00 pm Cultivating Grantmaker Relationships*

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9:00am – 4:00pm Securing Corporate Partnerships* in Chicago, IL

2:30 – 3:30 pm Fund Development Pulse Check: How Are Arts and Culture Organizations Doing? Library Open 12:00 – 4:30 pm

Library Open 12:00 – 4:30pm 9:30 – 10:45 am Coffee and Conversation with a Grantmaker: Lillian Kuri of The Cleveland Foundation at Idea Center at PlayhouseSquare

6:15 – 7:30 pm "I Got Funded" Artist Panel

Library Open 12:00 – 8:00 pm

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SATURDAY CLASS! 10/3/09 1:00 – 4:00 pm Finding Foundation Support for Your Education at Cleveland Public Library

10:00 am – 12:00 pm Grantseeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts at Akron-Summit County Public Library 4:00 – 6:00 pm Resource Market for the Creative Community

Library Open 12:00 – 4:30 pm

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12:30 – 1:30 pm How to Approach a Foundation Library Open 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

Library Open 12:00 – 4:30pm

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10:00 am – 12:00 pm Community Arts Organizations of the Future in Independence, OH SATURDAY CLASS! 10/24/09 10:30 am – Noon Finding Foundation Support for Your Education at Cuyahoga County Public Library – Independence

Library Open 9:30 am – 4:30 pm 29 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Grantseeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts; 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Grantseeking Basics for Arts Organizations Both classes in Marietta, OH. Call (740) 376-4541 to register

Library Open 12:00 – 4:30pm

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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