Come and join us virtually or in person for this full day FREE grant writing bootcamp. Learn the techniques, tips and tricks, and the how-to's! This program will be held in South Wing Reading Room on the second floor of CLP-Main Library. Note: This event has been rescheduled for November 9th. In person registration is … Continued

This hybrid class gives an overview of the individual fundraising landscape and walks participants through the key components of an individual 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. Register to attend in-person … Continued

This class covers what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders. We will discuss the 10 most important things participants need to know about finding grants, including funder motivations, how to make the first approach, and what funders really want to know about the organizations they are interested … Continued

This class demonstrates how to use the Foundation Directory, available at CLP-Main, Downtown, East Liberty and Woods Run locations . This is the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers, with over 240,000 grantmaker profiles. Participants learn how to search for grantmakers who have funded organizations with causes and communities similar to those they serve. … 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. Note: … Continued

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. Note: This hybrid program will take place in the Job & Career Education … Continued

Amy Sawdey, PHEAA's Higher Education Access Partner for Allegheny County, will present information on the financial aid application process, what types of aid are available for students, and strategies to start thinking about affordability before getting ready to apply for post-secondary school admission. Time will be built into the presentation to allow you to ask … 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 "do's" and "don'ts" of writing and submitting a proposal, and how to follow up regardless of whether the answer is yes or no. Note: This hybrid program will take place in … 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, including sharing information about the work you do and the impact it makes. Note: This hybrid program will take place in the Job & Career Education Center on the second floor of … 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. Note: This hybrid program will take place in the Job & Career Education Center on the second floor of CLP-Main Library. It will also … Continued