Nonprofit Essentials Training
Upcoming Training Opportunities
Get Your Board Fundraising
January 23, 2025
2:00 – 3:30 pm
Virtual
Join us to learn practical strategies for better engaging your board in fundraising. In this course, we’ll cover boards’ typical fundraising responsibilities, why some board members may be reluctant to fundraise, and how to overcome these concerns. We will also brainstorm new ways your board members can participate in fundraising activities and will share tips for strengthening your board and aligning on fundraising priorities. Whether you’re an executive director, board member, or development professional, this course will help you plan for your organization to fundraise better as one team.
Introduction to Project Budgets
April 1, 2025
2:00 – 3:30 pm
Virtual
Are you ready to start fundraising for your project or idea, but don’t know what and how much to ask for? If preparing a budget for your foundation grant is holding you back, come learn the basic elements of how to draft a project budget with confidence.
Join us to learn the essentials of budget preparation as part of a basic grant proposal, including: estimating the realistic cost of a project; compiling both financial elements and the budget narrative; and submitting the other financial documents required with a proposal.
Past Training Resources
Introduction to Fundraising Planning
This introductory class provides 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
Introduction to Foundation Directory Online and Guidestar Profiles
This training covered how to find and attract nonprofit funders with the Foundation Directory and Candid (Guidestar) Profiles.
Click Here for Introduction to Foundation Directory Online
Click Here for Start Telling Your Story Using Your Candid Profile