July 23, 2010
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Building Leaderful Organizations Monday, August 30, 11:00 am-1:00 pm  Join Tom Adams, author of the new book, The Nonprofit Leadership Transition and Development Guide, as he leads a discussion on best practices in nonprofit succession planning and leader development. This practical session for executives and senior managers of organizations with $1- to $2-million budgets will provide proven paths that other nonprofit leaders of similar organizations have taken to increase attention to leader development and leader transitions. This free program will be held off-site at the Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation, 1250 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 800. There is no charge, but space is limited and advance registration is required. Register»
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 identify 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»
Borrow These Books From Our Library 
The Foundation Center's lending collection holds real gems for nonprofit staff on grantseeking, fundraising, management, and governance; and for individual grantseekers on raising funds for projects. Tried-and-true titles in our lending collection, many of which have been recommended by library patrons and Foundation Center staff members, include:
From the Blogosphere: Philanthropy Front and Center-Washington, DC Our blog spotlights grantmakers, their grants, and the work of the Foundation Center in Washington, DC, and beyond. Check out the most recent additions at our blog:
Advertise in Washington, DC, Library News Washington, DC, Library News is mailed twice a month to more than 18,300 subscribers with an interest in fundraising and philanthropy. For information about our advertising rates, contact Regina Mahone at (212) 807-2499 or rnm@foundationcenter.org. < Announcement >
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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Foundation Fundraising: An Introductory Course Wednesday, July 28 $125 per person Save $25 for each additional registration Register Now» Coming soon to Washington, DC Grantseeker Training Institute September 20-24 $795 per person Save $25 for each additional registration Register Now» Free Classes at Our Learning Center Click on the class title for location, directions, and to register. Introduction to Corporate Giving Tuesday, July 27 10:00-11:15 am Grantseeking Basics Thursday, July 29 10:00-11:30 am Introduction to Foundation Directory Online Thursday, July 29 11:45 am-12:45 pm Proposal Budgeting Basics Friday, July 30 12:15-1:30 pm
Please Note: All classes in August will be held off-site to accommodate classroom renovations. The library hours during this period will be
Monday-Friday, 10:00 am- 5:00 pm. Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits Wednesday, August 4 11:30 am-1:00 pm Your Board and Fundraising: An Introductory Class Wednesday, August 4 1:15-2:45 pm Introduction to Fundraising Planning Wednesday, August 11 11:00 am-12:00 pm How to Approach a Foundation Wednesday, August 11 12:15-1:30 pm Visit our Education and Events Calendar for more details and a complete list of classes. 
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