Foundation Center Training
Our training programs help social sector professionals make even more of a difference.
Foundation Center’s training team develops the skills, knowledge, and leadership capabilities of people who make organizations successful. Our goal is to build the confidence, support systems, and acumen individuals need to lead successful careers as they make meaningful impact.
Our training builds capacity in three core competencies: Fundraising, Organizational Sustainability, and Leadership & Management. Courses are offered in-person and online — and encourage engagement throughout the full life cycle of your career.
Foundation Center training is practical, reflective and project-based — plus, we encourage connectivity and participation in every session.
Training that Works
Popular Courses
Elearning: Online Proposal Writing Course
“The sequential nature in that it lead you through the materials in the same way that the proposal is built, so one thing built upon the other. This reinforced the entire method.” Ralph DeAmicis, Napa Valley Television
“I have taken other online courses, your format and quality was superior to most.” David Kalinowski, Mesaba Animal Hospital
Webinars: Crafting a Competitive LOI
“Excellent webinar on the basics of writing a Letter of Inquiry. Through the examples given, I now have a track to run on. Very valuable.” Sandra Newman, Founder, Eden's Wellspring
“The webinar "Crafting a Competitve LOI" gave me a clear step-by-stay method to draft an LOI. I'm more confident in my skills after that session.” Lise Afoy, Program Coordinator, PICO National Network
In-person: Proposal Writing Boot Camp
“After attending the Proposal Writing Boot Camp, I am more confident with creating a compelling letter of inquiry that will catch a funder’s attention, and understanding the importance of a clear project budget and how to create one.” June 2016, San Francisco, Proposal Writing Boot Camp participant
“I am more confident with want an LOI entails, what funders are looking for, other steps in the grantseeking process (besides writing). I loved all of the exercises and interactive, project-based learning you incorporated into the course!” June 2016, San Francisco, Proposal Writing Boot Camp participant
Custom Training
Through programs that utilize in-person and online tools to connect participants in meaningful ways, our custom trainings give participants an opportunity to create tangible tools or plans for their organizations. Through a process that includes assignments, peer review, expert coaching, and workshops, participants will be supported from star. They prepare a fundraising plan, proposal, or case for support.
Email us at fctraining@foundationcenter.org to customize a training that fits your needs and budget today!
Past Training Participants
ACADEMIA
- University of Georgia (Athens, GA)
- Stanford University (Stanford, CA)
- Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN)
- Howard University (Washington, DC)
- Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA)
FOUNDATIONS
- Bay Area Community Foundation (Bay City, MI)
- Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley (Gunnison, CO)
- LIVESTRONG Foundation (Austin, TX)
- Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health (Palo Alto, CA)
- Baltimore Community Foundation (Baltimore, MD)
MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS
- United Federation of Teachers (New York, NY)
- China–U.S. Energy Efficiency Alliance (San Francisco, CA)
- Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance (Lexington, KY)
- National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (Washington, DC)
- National Audubon Society (Cold Spring, NY)
INTERNATIONAL
- Congo Leadership Initiative (Congo)
- Catholic Missions In Canada (Canada)
- STIR Education (England)
- Kibbutz Ketura (Israel)
- Universidad de Monterrey (Mexico)
PUBLIC SECTOR
- Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce (Brooklyn, NY)
- SF Department of the Environment (San Francisco, CA)
- WA Department of Commerce (Olympia, WA)
- Baltimore City Recreation and Parks (Baltimore, MD)
- City of Wilmington (Wilmington, DE)
COMMUNITY AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS
- Animal Rescue Aid (Atlanta, GA)
- Miami Children’s Museum (Miami, FL)
- Homeless & Housing Coalition of Kentucky (Louisville, KY)
- Coalition for Peace Action (Princeton, NJ)
- Indian Law Resource Center (Washington, DC)