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Introduction to Project Budgets
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesEvery 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
Introduction to Individual Giving
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis hybrid 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. This program will take … Continued
Introduction to Corporate Giving
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis 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. This class takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the … Continued
Introduction to Proposal Writing
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis 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 regardless of whether the answer is yes or no. This class takes place in the Job & … Continued
Tell Your Story with Guidestar
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLearn what your nonprofit's Candid profile is and how you can earn Seals of Transparency associated with that profile to tell your story, including sharing information about the work you do and the impact it makes. This program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor.
Grant Writing Bootcamp
CLP - Main (Oakland) Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a comprehensive Grant Writing Bootcamp led by the esteemed Maureen Ryan. This intensive workshop is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to craft successful grant proposals. Whether you're a novice or experienced grant writer, Maureen's expertise will guide you through the intricacies of grant writing, providing valuable insights … Continued
Is Starting a Nonprofit Right for You?
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesIn this program we’ll discuss the legal and logistical elements necessary to start a successful nonprofit and look at possible alternatives to starting a nonprofit that you might not have considered. This program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor.
Introduction to Finding Grants
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWe 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. This program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor.
Introduction to Foundation Directory
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Foundation Directory, available at Main, is 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 with causes and communities similar to those they serve. This program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor.
Introduction to Fundraising Planning
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesParticipants will learn strategies for devising a fundraising plan that best reflects their organization’s needs and resources, including making a case for support, creating a plan of action, and tips on diversifying their fundraising base. This program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor.
Strategic Planning 101: Positioning Your Nonprofit For Success
VirtualJoin us to here from speaker Bruce E. Decker, founder and owner of Collective Impact, LLC, a capacity-building consulting firm with a focus on helping organizations and communities achieve their mission, realize their vision, and thrive! We'll explore the “nuts and bolts” of strategic planning in a nonprofit organizational context, and participate in real-life strategic … Continued
Introduction to Project Budgets
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesEvery 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 program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor.