This class provides an overview of how to write a standard proposal to a foundation. You’ll learn the basic elements of a proposal, some “dos” and “don’ts” of writing and submitting a proposal, and how to follow up with funders, regardless of whether the answer is yes or no. This class takes place in the … Continued

Learn what your nonprofit’s Candid profile is and how you can earn Seals of Transparency associated with that profile to tell your story and gain more visibility so that donors can find you. This program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the second floor of CLP-Main.

We will discuss the 10 most important things participants need to know about finding grants, including funder motivations, how to make the first approach, and what funders really want to know about the organizations they are interested in funding. Attendees are welcome to join in-person, which takes place in the Job & Career Education Center … Continued

This class gives an overview of the individual fundraising landscape and walks participants through the key components of an individual giving program. This course explains the importance of individual giving in a nonprofit’s fundraising strategy, and helps participants draft a plan to start or improve an annual individual giving program. Attendees are welcome to join … Continued

Every grant proposal needs to take budget preparation into account. We’ll cover how to estimate the realistic cost of a project, compiling both financial elements and the budget narrative, and gathering the other financial documents required when submitting a proposal. This class takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the second floor … Continued

This class will cover how corporate grantmakers are different from traditional foundations in many ways. We will go over a basic overview of the different types of corporate giving including what motivates corporations to give, and how to find potential corporate partners. Attendees are welcome to join in-person, which takes place in the Job & … Continued

Learn what your nonprofit’s Candid profile is and how you can earn Seals of Transparency associated with that profile to tell your story and gain more visibility so that donors can find you. Attendees are welcome to join in-person, which takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor, or virtually … Continued