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Resources and Training

Additional Web Resources on the Economy and Philanthropy

We have gathered links to a wide range of information and resources offered by various organizations in the philanthropic sector.

Grantseeker Training

Webinar Series:
Economic Survival for Nonprofits

Our new four-part webinar series, Turning Economic Crisis Into Opportunity — How Nonprofits Can Survive and Emerge Stronger, helps nonprofit executives see beyond the recession to build a more sustainable organization.
Assessing Your Nonprofit's Financial Health
Tuesday, December 1
Survival Strategies for Your Nonprofit
Thursday, December 3
Strengthening Your Nonprofit's Income Portfolio
Tuesday, December 8
Beyond the Recession: Building Sustainability
Thursday, December 10

Introduction to Fundraising Planning

Strategic fundraising planning and diversifying funding streams are more important than ever in order for nonprofits to provide vitally needed services to their communities. This free course explains how to cultivate multiple revenue streams through sound financial planning.
Live or recorded webinar»
Self-paced online training course»
Complete list of webinars»
Complete list of online training courses»

Classroom Training

The Foundation Center offers grantseeker training classes in our five library/learning centers. View the training calendars for our offices in Atlanta, Cleveland, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC.

Training Scholarships

The Foundation Center offers scholarships to staff or volunteers of small community-based organizations and will cover $100 of the registration fee for selected full-day training courses.
Learn more and apply»

U.S. Resources

The Association of Baltimore Grantmakers

Grantmaking in a Challenging Economy

Association of Fundraising Professionals

A Survival Kit for Fundraising in a Bad Economy

Associated Grant Makers

The Economic Crisis – Centralized Information Resources for Funders and Nonprofits

The Bridgespan Group

Managing in Tough Times

A Coalition of Organization in the National Capital Region

Nonprofit 911

Chronicle of Philanthropy

How Charities Cope With a Troubled Economy

Council on Foundations

Economic Xchange

Council of Michigan Foundations

Responding to the Economic Crisis

Donors Forum

Dealing with the Economic Crisis

Fieldstone Alliance

Opportunities in Lean Times

Florida Philanthropic Network

Economy Matters

Grantmakers in the Arts

Economic Turmoil and Change

Minnesota Council on Foundations

The Economy and Philanthropy

National Council of Nonprofits

Nonprofit Economic Vitality Center

New York Regional Association of Grantmakers

The Economic Climate

Northern California Grantmakers

Facing The New Economic Reality: Grantmaker Resources for a Changing Landscape

Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers

Survey: How is the economy affecting philanthropy in our region?

International Resources

European Foundation Centre

Financial Crisis Outlook

Inter-American Development Bank

The IDB and the Financial Crisis

Worldwide Initiatives for Grantmaker Support (WINGS)

The Global Economic Downturn and Charitable Giving


Articles From the Field

Recent articles on the economy from our Catalog of Nonprofit Literature — the holdings of the Foundation Center's five libraries.
We have also compiled a bibliography on Nonprofits and Economic Downturns.



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