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May 11 , 2012  
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Special Programs in May

Supporting Volunteer Fundraisers
Monday, May 14, 1:00-2:30 pm

Give Your Fundraising Plan a Tune-Up
Thursday, May 17, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Meet the Grantmakers: What's Trending in the World of Foundations?
Thursday, May 31, 10:00-12:00 pm


GrantSpace: Join today to build a better tomorrow.

Live Chat
Funding for Social Enterprise: Myth or Reality?
Tuesday, May 29, 4:00-5:00 pm PT

How can non-501(c)(3) businesses with a social component secure funding through investment or crowdsourcing? Join experts Tom Dawkins, co-founder of startsomegood.com, and Josh Cohen, managing partner at City Light Capital, for insights. Register»

Visit the New Foundation Center Marketplace

Boasting a brand new design with easy-to-use navigation and search functions, our new Marketplace makes finding the resources you need easier than ever. Celebrate the launch of our new Marketplace with exceptional spring savings. For a limited time you can save $50 when you spend $175 or more on books, training, and new subscriptions. Use discount code "SPR50" at checkout to take advantage of this special offer. Start shopping»

Funding for Health and Human Services
Month Wrap-Up

Throughout April, we offered programs designed to strengthen organizations working to make our communities healthier. Be sure to visit Focus on Funding for Health and Human Services in California for a range of helpful tools and resources specifically for health and human services organizations, and don't forget you'll find resources year-round in our library/learning center and at GrantSpace.

June is Funding for Education Month

Join us in June for Funding for Education Month! All month long we'll be highlighting resources and offering special events and free classes focused on what's happening in education funding. Topics will include scholarships and financial aid, prospect research, corporate giving, and more.
Visit the calendar and look for the indicating special programs, which include:

Understanding Collaboration
for education organizations
Wednesday, June 6, 1:00-3:30pm

Meet the Scholarship Funders: Grant Opportunities for South Bay College Students
Thursday, June 14, 4:20-5:30 pm
In Sunnyvale

Prospect Research 101: Learn From the Pros
Monday, June 18, 2:30-4:00 pm

Meet the Grantmakers: Picking up Steam With STEM
Thursday, June 21, 10:00 am-12:00 pm


At Our Blog

Check Philanthropy Front and Center-San Francisco often to find out what's happening with nonprofits and grantmakers in Northern California and beyond.


Holiday Closing

The San Francisco library/learning center will close at 1:00 pm on Friday, May 25, and remain closed through Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day.

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Cultivating Grantmaker Relationships
Tuesday, May 22
$195 per person
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Grantseeker Training Institute
August 13-17
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Free Classes

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Monday, May 14

Nonprofit Sustainability: Building Blocks to Organizational Success
3:00-4:30 pm

Your Board and Fundraising: An Introductory Course
4:30-6:00 pm

Tuesday, May 15

Prospect Research Basics: Researching Individual Donors
1:00-2:15 pm

Wednesday, May 16

Grantseeking Basics
5:00-6:30 pm

Introduction to
Finding Funders

6:30-7:30 pm

Wednesday, May 23

Proposal Writing Basics
10:00-11:30 am

Wednesday, May 30

Finding Foundation Support for Your Education
5:00-6:15 pm

Thursday, May 31

How to Approach
a Foundation

1:00-2:30 pm

Visit our Training Calendar for a complete list of classes offered through July 2012.

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