Open
House Event
Meet the Authors: Beth Kanter and Susan
Howlett
Tuesday,
February 28, 9:00 am-4:30 pm  Help us celebrate our 35 years of service in
San Francisco! Attend our open house with special programs that
shine a spotlight on how philanthropy and fundraising have evolved
in our region and what changes are happening in the field today.
Programs include prominent authors Beth Kanter, The Networked
Nonprofit: Connecting with Social Media to Drive Change, and
Susan Howlett, Boards on Fire! Inspiring Leaders to Raise Money
Joyfully. Register now» |
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Glasspockets:
Open a Window on California Philanthropy  Social media tools like Twitter give all of
us access to the important messages of institutional
philanthropists, increasing the transparency of philanthropy news
and trends. Thanks to support from the James Irvine Foundation, we
are piloting a regional approach to Glasspockets with a new
"California Foundations Tweets" widget. Get the widget now» |
Scholarships
for Full-Day Seminars  Scholarships are now available for
under-resourced nonprofits in California to attend the Foundation
Center's training courses. This initiative is generously supported
by contributions from Pacific Gas and Electric Company. These
scholarships are designed to assist small, community-based nonprofit
organizations to build their internal capacity in preparation for
seeking financial support from foundations, corporations, or other
institutional grantmakers. Apply online» |
Special
Events  The Form 990: Make It Work for Your
Organization
Tuesday,
February 21, 3:00-4:30 pm
The redesigned Form 990
requires more work but also offers you an opportunity to showcase
your organization to potential donors, funders, and supporters.
Learn the positive points of the new reporting requirements and how
the Form 990 can be a great fundraising tool.
Grantwriters' Anxiety Support Program (GASP): Elements
of a Solid Grant
Monday,
February 27, 4:00-6:00 pm
At this workshop you can share
proposals currently in development with peers and "mentors" for
feedback, discuss the grantseeking process, and develop new
professional relationships. Co-sponsored with Development
Executives Roundtable.
Meet the Author: Getting Funded: The
Complete Guide to Writing Grant Proposals
Wednesday,
February 29, 3:00-5:00 pm
in Berkeley
Author Susan
Howlett will share some of the juiciest bits from Getting
Funded: The Complete Guide to Writing Grant Proposals in this
interactive session. Susan is known for engaging her audiences with
stories, humor, and chocolate. |
Live Chat
at GrantSpace
What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know About
Advocacy, Lobbying, and Election Activities
Thursday,
February 23, 2:00-3:00 pm
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Learn
the ins and outs of nonprofit advocacy, including such topics
as lobbying, election activities, and more. Our panelists will
also provide information on reporting requirements and current
hot-topic federal issues affecting nonprofits. We will devote
most of the hour to your questions! Learn more and register»
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Northern California and beyond. |
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Free
Shipping in February!
The Decision-Making Book Set
Our latest nonprofit management guides by Dennis R. Young
featuring practical guidelines to help you make sound
financial decisions for your organization.
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Free
Classes at Our Learning Center
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details, including how to register.
Tuesday,
February 21
Prospect Research Basics: Researching Individual
Donors
1:00-2:15 pm
Thursday,
February 23
Grantseeking Basics
9:30-11:00 am
Proposal Writing Basics
In Walnut
Creek
4:00-6:00 pm
Friday,
February 24
Grantseeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts
12:00-1:30 pm
Wednesday,
February 29
Introduction to
Finding Funders
5:00-6:00
pm
Wednesday,
March 7
Grantseeking Basics
5:00-6:30 pm
Introduction to
Finding Funders
6:30-7:30
pm
Visit
our Training Calendar for a complete list of classes
offered through April 2012.
Holiday
Closing The Foundation Center's San Francisco library will be
closed on Monday, February 20, in observance of Presidents' Day.
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With Us Online Follow the Foundation Center's San Francisco
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