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

Recording date: November 9th, 2023

Use the following bookmarks to jump to sections of the training: 

Introduction

• 00:00:05 Welcome
• 00:00:23 What is Candid?
• 00:00:58 Introducing the co-hosts

Introduction to Foundation Directory

• 00:04:18 Outcomes and Goals 
• 00:05:57 How do you currently find grant opportunities?
• 00:06:23 Foundation Directory
• 00:07:32 Data sources

How to find funding

• 00:08:29 First identify your needs
• 00:10:45 How to use Foundation Directory
• 00:42:14 GuideStar
• 00:44:23 Evaluate prospects for strong or weak fit
• 00:45:50 Where can you access Foundation Directory?

Wrapping up

• 00:52:04 Q&A