Grant Center Programs
Grant Center Program Schedule 2019
To register, call (330) 744-8636 and ask for the Information Services Department or register for a program online by clicking the links below.
Introduction to Finding Grants
Learn what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course.
- You will learn the 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants, including:
- Who funds nonprofits and what are their motivations.
- What do funders really want to know about the organizations they are interested in funding.
- How do you identify potential funders and make the first approach.
In- person classes will end with 30 minutes of hands-on, guided online grant research.
Main Library-Career and Job Center
Main Library, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, January 26
Main Library, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 16
Main Library, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 18
Main Library, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 15
Introduction to Proposal Writing
This newly revised class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. It will include:
- The basic elements of a proposal
- The “do’s” and “don’ts” of writing and submitting a proposal
- How to follow up whether the answer is yes or no
- 30 minute hands-on exercise to develop a proposal outline
Main Library-Career and Job Center
Main Library, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 19
Main Library, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 7
Main Library, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, September 7
Main Library, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, November 2
Grants Research Lab Using Foundation Directory Online or Foundation Grants to Individuals Online
Research private grantmakers using Foundation Directory Online or Foundation Grants to Individuals databases to find potential funding sources for your nonprofit organization or for you as a student, artist or researcher
Main Library-Career and Job Center
Main Library, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 9
Main Library, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, June 22
Main Library, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 29
Introduction to Project Budgets
Are you ready to start fundraising for your project or idea, but don’t know what and how much to ask for? If preparing a budget for your foundation grant is holding you back, come learn the basic elements of how to draft a project budget with confidence!
Main Library-Career and Job Center
Main Library, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 19
Main Library, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, September 28
Main Library, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 12
Introduction to Corporate Giving
Corporate grantmakers are different from traditional foundations in many ways. This class provides a basic overview of the different types of corporate giving, what motivates corporations to give, and how to find potential corporate partners.
Main Library-Career and Job Center
Main Library, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14
Main Library, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 27
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Introduction to Fundraising Planning
Does your organization need help directing its fundraising efforts? Planning focuses your organization by setting fundraising priorities and helps give staff and board members a roadmap to success.
Main Library Career and Job Center
Main Library, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, February 9
Main Library, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16
Main Library, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 22
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Introduction to Foundation Directory Online
Looking for grants for your nonprofit organization? Come learn how to use Foundation Directory Online (FDO) at the main library. 90% of U.S. Foundations don’t have websites! Foundation Directory Online is the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers, with over 140,000 grantmaker profiles.
Main Library Career and Job Center
Main Library, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27
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Introduction to Foundation Grants to Individuals Online
Explore the updated and improved version of Foundation Grants to Individuals Online to search for scholarships, art projects and scientific research funding.
Main Library Career and Job Center
Main Library, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, August 3