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July 21, 2010
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Don't Go It Alone: Fundraising by Small/One-Person Development Shops
Thursday, July 29, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Targeted to small or solo fundraising teams, this program brings experts from Cause Effective: Nonprofit Resource Development Center to the Foundation Center to discuss strategies for engaging board members, other staff, and existing supporters as partners in creating a successful fundraising program and increasing your organization's individual donor base. Learn more and register online»

New Course Focuses on What Happens
After the Grant

Friday, July 30, 9:00 am-4:00 pm

image Securing grant funding from foundations is hard enough — don't make the mistake of taking it easy after your organization has received the grant funds! Good stewardship and proper communications with foundations that support your work are as important as the proposal preparation work you did to get the grant. The Foundation Center's new full-day seminar, After the Grant, focuses on practical techniques for building positive working relationships with funders and managing grant-funded programs efficiently. Read a detailed description and registration information here.

If you work with a New York City nonprofit organization, find out whether you are eligible for a partial scholarship to attend this new course.

Fundraising for Independent Film Projects
Wednesday, August 4, 6:00-7:30 pm

image If you are an independent filmmaker, you know that money is getting harder and harder to raise. To help you organize your efforts and develop an informed approach to fundraising, the Foundation Center is pleased to present this evening program on the funding opportunities available for film and video projects and the effective presentation techniques needed to make a real impact in a competitive environment. Join us for this in-depth discussion led by your peers.

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New Directory of Global Funders

The 10th edition of the Foundation Center's Guide to Funding for International & Foreign Programs has just been published. If your organization is involved in international relief, disaster assistance, human rights, civil liberties, or community development, or other international causes, this directory of 1,900 grantmaker profiles provides the data you need to identfy and pursue appropriate funding sources. It also contains 11,000 descriptions of recently awarded grants totaling over $4 billion. Order this book in July ($125) and get free shipping! Learn more»

Grant Opportunities on the Center's Web Site

Philanthropy News Digest regularly posts new requests for proposals (RFPs) in all areas of nonprofit, scientific, and scholarly work — there's even one for digital fundraising! The following are just a few examples of those available in New York and nationally:
To view the Center's RFP collection or to subscribe to receive RFPs via e-mail for free, visit Requests for Proposals on our web site.

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Announcing Two New Grantseeker Training Courses

Register now for our two new courses: After the Grant, on July 30, focuses on how to build and maintain relationships with your funders to ensure you continue getting grants; Building a Sustainable Nonprofit Organization, on August 19, shows you the characteristics of a sustainable nonprofit and helps you understand how to develop them in your organization. Both courses will debut in New York City and are applicable for CFRE International points. Register today!

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After the Grant
Friday, July 30
$195 per person

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Coming soon to Washington, DC

Grantseeker Training Institute
September 20-24
$795 per person

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Free Classes in Our Learning Center

Get ready for foundation fundraising by taking free classes. Sign up beforehand by clicking on the class titles below.

Thursday, July 22

Your Board and Fundraising
11:00 am-12:00 pm

Introduction to Fundraising Planning
1:00-2:15 pm

Introduction to
Corporate Giving

3:00-4:00 pm

Wednesday, July 28

Grantseeking Basics
11:00 am-12:30 pm

Introduction to Foundation Directory Online
1:00-2:00 pm

Grantseeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts
5:30-6:30 pm

Thursday, July 29

Finding Foundation Support for Your Education
1:00-2:00 pm

Getting Started with Foundation Grants to Individuals Online
3:00-4:00 pm

Friday, July 30

Grantseeking Basics
4:00-6:00 pm
at Brooklyn Public Library, Central Library

Wednesday, August 4

Proposal Writing Basics
1:00-2:00 pm

Proposal Budgeting Basics
3:00-4:00 pm

Thursday, August 5

Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits
11:00 am-12:30 pm

Grantseeking Basics
1:00-2:30 pm

Additional classes and events through September can be found on our Education and Events calendar.

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Where will you be
November 3-6, 2010?

The American Association of Grant Professionals invites you to attend our 12th Annual National Conference in St. Pete Beach, FL on November 3-6, 2010. There are 70 workshops, plenty of networking opportunities, a GPC Exam, and featured speakers all scheduled at the beautiful Tradewinds Resort. Don’t miss out! Early Registration ends
July 31, 2010! Visit GrantProfessionals.org
for more information.




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