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Foundation Center Online Orientation to Grant
Seeking
If you are new to grantseeking from private foundations, or if you'd like a
refresher course, this online orientation is for you. Topics include:
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what the Foundation Center is and the services
it offers
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what a foundation is, and how foundations typically operate
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three approaches to funding research
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who gets foundation grants
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what funders look for in a grantee
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what types of support grantmakers typically prefer
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how to establish a nonprofit organization
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how to find support available to individuals
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effective tools for funding research
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the basics of proposal writing
Foundation Center Proposal Writing Short Course
From the site: "The subject of this short course is proposal writing. But the proposal does
not stand alone. It must be part of a process of planning and of research
on, outreach to, and cultivation of potential foundation and corporate
donors."
GCF Global Learning
A source for free computer training. Offers free, beginning computer courses and other learning
opportunities world-wide in English and Spanish.
Understanding Basic Financial Statements
A solid tutorial from the Small Business Administration. May have more
detail than you need at this time.
Professional Education Organization
International
Free online
courses, for example, "Accounting." There's no fee for the courses
but you need to register. |