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Fundraising and Grantwriting: Foundation Center Past Workshops

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June 2020 / Nov 2018  Introduction to Grant Proposal Writing.

Are you new to grant proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don't want to miss one of Foundation Center’s most popular classes. Susan Shiroma, Senior Social Sector Librarian at Foundation Center, returns to lead this session that  will provide  an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. It will include:

  • The basic elements of a grant proposal
  • The "do's" and "don'ts" of writing and submitting a grant proposal
  • How to follow up, whether the answer is yes or no
  • A brief of overview of how to find grants in Westport Library

Attendees will receive a sample grant proposal.

GrantSpace's YouTube Video: Introduction to Proposal Writing.

GrantSpace: Complete Project Funding Proposals Samples

May 2020: Introduction to Fundraising Planning​

The Westport Library is happy to offer access to this live webinar from Grantspace in fundraising planning.

Does your organization need help directing its fundraising efforts? Planning focuses your organization by setting fundraising priorities and helps give staff and board members a roadmap to success.  This introductory class will provide you the basic steps for developing a fundraising plan, including tips on:  Making your case for support ; Diversifying your organization's fundraising base Creating a plan of action  Start thinking about your organization's fundraising strategies! 
Missed the session?  Click here to view the session from Grantspace

Click here for the handouts for the session

June 2021 / March 2019 How to Find Grants

Are you new to the field of grantseeking? Do you need an introduction to American philanthropy? Susan Shiroma,Senior Social Sector Librarian at Foundation Center, will help you discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders.You will learn the 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants, including:

  • Who funds nonprofits and what are their motivations.
  • What do funders really want to know about the organizations they are interest in funding.
  • How do you identify potential funders and make the first approach.

October 2019: Introduction to Finding Foundation and Corporate Grants  

Are you new to the field of grantseeking?  
Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course. You will learn the 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants.  Attendees will be invited to use Foundation Directory Online Professional.

June 2018 : How to Approach a Foundation.

Susan Shiroma, Senior Social Sector Librarian at Foundation Center, discusses how to build relationships with foundation prospects and prepare for calls and meetings with funders, from initial contact to getting funded, following field-tested best practices to increase your chances of getting the grant. Topics include:

  • Initiating contact with potential funders
  • Planning calls and meetings, including site visits
  • Effectively communicating with funders during the grant process
  • Learning how using Foundation Directory Online Professional adds value to your prospect research.