December 5th at 10:00am

This class is for nonprofit organizations looking for funding. It is not geared to individuals seeking grants.
Learning Lab, 2nd floor

Looking for grants for your nonprofit?

Come learn how to use Foundation Directory, the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers, with over 239,000+ grantmaker profiles. You will learn how to search for grantmakers who have funded organizations working on causes and with communities similar to those you serve.

Upon completion of this course you should be able to:

• Explain what Foundation Directory is
• Identify your needs in preparation for searching for potential grantmakers in Foundation Directory
• Research potential grantmakers using a project-based search in Foundation Directory
• Evaluate prospects for strong or weak fit using Foundation Directory
• Identify the options for accessing Foundation Directory
• Access resources for getting help with Foundation Directory

This class is brought to you in partnership with Candid, a nonprofit that helps other nonprofits serve their communities. As a Candid community member, we offer Candid’s key tools including GuideStar and Foundation Directory. Our patrons can access GuideStar to research local nonprofits to support and to find services. Nonprofits seeking funding can also access Foundation Directory to find and connect with funders.