Virtual: Introduction to Foundation Directory

Looking for grants for your nonprofit?

Come learn how to use Foundation Directory, the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers, with over 239,000+ grantmaker profiles. You will learn how to search for grantmakers who have funded organizations working on causes and with communities similar to those you serve.

NOTE: This class is for nonprofit organizations looking for funding. It is not geared to individuals seeking grants. We recommend you take our free one-hour course, Introduction to Finding Grants, before attending.

Upon completion of this course, you'll be able to:

• Explain what Foundation Directory is
• Identify your needs in preparation for searching for potential grantmakers in Foundation Directory
• Research potential grantmakers using a project-based search in Foundation Directory
• Evaluate prospects for strong or weak fit using Foundation Directory
• Identify the options for accessing Foundation Directory
• Access resources for getting help with Foundation Directory

Philanthropy Institute -- an alliance of the Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance (TVNPA), Three Valleys Community Foundation (3VCF) and Las Positas College (LPC) -- is a member of Candid’s Funding Information Network, a consortium of partners that provide local nonprofit communities with access to funding databases, nonprofit trainings, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded social sector professionals.

This class is one of a series being offered through May 2022, which include:

• Is Starting a Nonprofit Right for You? Dec 1, 2021
• Introduction to Finding Grants Jan 5, 2022
• Introduction to FDO Feb 2, 2022
• Introduction to Proposal Writing Mar 2, 2022
• Introduction to Project Budgets Apr 6, 2022
• Introduction to Corporate Giving May 4, 2022