This class will cover how corporate grantmakers are different from traditional foundations in many ways. We will go over a basic overview of the different types of corporate giving including what motivates corporations to give, and how to find potential corporate partners. Attendees are welcome to join in-person, which takes place in the Job & … Continued

This class gives an overview of the individual fundraising landscape and walks participants through the key components of an indivdidual giving program. This course explains the importance of individual giving in a nonprofit's fundraising strategy, and helps participants draft a plan to start or improve an annual individual giving program. Attendees are welcome to join … 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. This … Continued

In this program we’ll discuss the legal and logistical elements necessary to start a successful nonprofit and look at possible alternatives to starting a nonprofit that you might not have considered. This class takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the second floor of CLP-Main Library.

The Foundation Directory, available at all CLP locations, is the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers with over 240,000 grantmaker profiles and more than 1 million recipient records. Participants learn how to search for grantmakers who have funded organizations with causes and communities similar to those they serve. This class takes place in the … Continued

This class provides an overview of how to write a standard proposal to a foundation. You’ll learn the basic elements of a proposal, some “dos” and “don’ts” of writing and submitting a proposal, and how to follow up with funders, regardless of whether the answer is yes or no. This class takes place in the … Continued

Learn what your nonprofit’s Candid profile is and how you can earn Seals of Transparency associated with that profile to tell your story and gain more visibility so that donors can find you. This program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the second floor of CLP-Main.