This 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 finding grants, including funder motivations, how to make the first approach, and what funders really want to know about the organizations they are interested … Continued

This 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, 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. … Continued

This 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 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. Note: … Continued