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Introduction to Finding Grants
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis class covers what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders. We will discuss the 10 most important things participants need to know … Continued
Introduction to Foundation Directory
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis class demonstrates how to use the Foundation Directory, available at CLP-Main, Downtown, East Liberty and Woods Run locations . This is the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers, … Continued
Introduction to Fundraising Planning
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis class will provide the basic steps for developing a fundraising plan for organizations who are new to the process. Participants will learn strategies for devising a plan that best … 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 … Continued
Introduction to Individual Giving
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for an overview of the individual fundraising landscape as we walk participants through the key components of an individual giving program. You'll learn the importance of individual giving … 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 … Continued
Paying for College
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAmy Sawdey, PHEAA's Higher Education Access Partner for Allegheny County, will present information on the financial aid application process, what types of aid are available for students, and strategies to … 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 "do's" and "don'ts" of writing and … Continued
Telling 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 … 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 … Continued
Introduction to Finding Grants
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis class covers what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders. We will discuss the 10 most important things participants need to know about … Continued
Introduction to Foundation Directory
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis class demonstrates how to use the Foundation Directory. This is the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers, with over 240,000 grantmaker profiles. Participants learn how to search for … Continued