Events › Introduction to Finding Grants

With cuts from the federal government affecting the entire nonprofit world, it's more important than ever to know how to secure funding for your organization. Please join us a for two-class series on finding grants.

Introduction to Finding Grants: Covers what funders are looking for in grantseeking nonprofits, and how to find potential funders. The class highlights the 10 most important things participants need to know about finding grants, including: who funds nonprofits and their motivations; what funders really want to know about the organizations they are interested in funding; and how to identify potential funders and make the first approach.

Introduction to Foundation Directory: Demonstrates how to use Foundation Directory, the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers, with over 240,000 grantmaker profiles. Participants learn how to search for grantmakers who have funded organizations working on causes and with communities similar to those they serve.

You're welcome to attend either or both of the courses. Registration is required.

These classes are brought to you in partnership with Candid, a nonprofit that helps other nonprofits serve their communities. As a Candid community member, we offer Candid’s key tools including GuideStar and Foundation Directory.

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