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February 1, 2012  
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Would You Like Federal Employees to Support Your Nonprofit?

Would You Like Federal Employees to Support Your Nonprofit? The Combined Federal Campaign raises funds for the benefit of nonprofit organizations from federal employees whose charitable contributions are collected automatically through payroll deduction. The NYC campaign for 2012-13 starts February 6, and local federations and independent charitable agencies have until March 6 to apply to participate. Applications must be mailed; faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Learn more and download an application»

GrantSpace: Join today to build a better tomorrow.

Effective Program Development for New Nonprofits
Wednesday, February 8, 3:00-5:00 pm

Effective Program Development for New Nonprofits When starting out, nonprofits research the communities or field they intend to serve and develop programs based on the results. This second program in our Lessons Learned series will focus on case studies of organizations that successfully created and launched sustainable programs and the outcomes-based planning they used to secure support from donors. Register online»

501 Tech Club

The New Era of Fundraising: Expectations Changed by Innovations
Wednesday, February 8, 5:45-7:30 pm

The New Era of Fundraising: Expectations Changed by Innovations With so much competition for attention and contributions, nonprofits face challenges attracting new donors — and keeping current ones — due to changing expectations and technology. Learn how your organization can leverage technology to stand out, while keeping up with donor expectations. Learn more and register»

New!
Foundation Grants to Individuals Online

Foundation Grants to Individuals Online While foundation grants overwhelmingly go to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, support is available to individuals in many forms and for many purposes. With our newly updated Foundation Grants to Individuals Online grantseekers can customize their search based on 15 different fields to target funding prospects most worth approaching. A recent webinar walked participants through the tool. Watch the webinar recording»

Scholarships Available for 2012 Seminars

Scholarships Available for 2012 Seminars Do you or your staff need more advanced skills? Scholarships are available for representatives of under-resourced nonprofits in the New York City metropolitan area to attend Foundation Center training seminars and institutes. These scholarships help small, community-based nonprofit organizations build their capacity in preparation for seeking financial support from foundations, corporations, and other institutional grantmakers. Learn more and apply»

Find It on Our Blog

Enjoy these recent posts from the library/learning center's blog, Philanthropy Front and Center-New York:

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2012 Digital Grant Guides

2012 Digital Grant Guides — Download Yours Today!

Who's giving — and getting — grants in your field? Find out with our popular series of digital Grant Guides, available in 25 subject areas including the arts, capacity building, and religion.
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Saturday, February 4

Proposal Writing Basics in Spanish: Principios de la redacción de propuestas
11:00 am-12:30 pm

Proposal Budgeting Basics in Spanish: Elementos básicos del presupuesto de un proyecto
2:00-3:30 pm

Thursday, February 9

Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits
11:00 am-12:30 pm

Nonprofit Sustainability: Building Blocks to Organizational Success
1:00-2:00 pm

Friday, February 10

Grantseeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts
1:00-2:00 pm

Getting Started with Foundation Grants to Individuals Online
3:00-4:00 pm

Tuesday, February 14

Guide to Online Grantseeker Resources
1:00-2:30 pm

Prospect Research Basics: Researching Individual Donors
3:00-4:00 pm

Wednesday, February 15

Introduction to Corporate Giving
4:00-5:00 pm

Grantseeking Basics
6:00-7:30 pm

View classes, seminars, and events through April on the New York calendar on GrantSpace.

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