Philanthropy Front and Center-Atlanta

Next Week at the Foundation Center-Atlanta: November 23-27

The library will close at 1pm on Wednesday, November 25, and will remain closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

We invite you to our classes this upcoming week:

Tuesday, November 24, 9:30-11:00am
Grantseeking Basics

Tuesday, November 24, 11:15am-12:15pm
Introduction to Foundation Directory Online

The classes above are free to attend, but registration is required. For programs offered over the next three months, please see our Events Calendar.

Can't visit the Foundation Center this week? Check out our webinars.

Use our library:

• Search Foundation Directory Online Professional and other research tools for free


• Borrow books about nonprofit management and fundraising


• Ask our staff of experts for information assistance

We're open to the public Tuesday through Friday, 10am-5pm (first Tuesday and last Thursday of each month, 10am-8pm). No appointment is necessary. See our web site for directions and parking information.

Stephen Sherman, Reference Librarian, Foundation Center-Atlanta

Next Week at the Foundation Center-Atlanta: November 16-20

Reminder - new hours! The library will now be closed on Mondays. We will be open to the public Tuesday-Friday, 10:00am-5:00pm, and 10:00am-8:00pm the first Tuesday and last Thursday of each month.

Evening hours next week! We will be open until 8:00pm on Thursday, November 19.

We invite you to our classes this upcoming week:

Tuesday, November 17, 9:30-10:45am
Introduction to Fundraising Planning

Thursday, November 19, 9:30-10:45am
Your Board and Fundraising: An Introductory Class for Small Nonprofits

Thursday, November 19, 5:15-6:45pm
Proposal Writing Basics

Thursday, November 19, 7:00-8:00pm
Proposal Budgeting Basics

The classes above are free to attend, but registration is required. For programs offered over the next three months, please see our Events Calendar.

Can't visit the Foundation Center this week? Check out our webinars.

Use our library:

• Search Foundation Directory Online Professional and other research tools for free


• Borrow books about nonprofit management and fundraising


• Ask our staff of experts for information assistance

We're open to the public Tuesday through Friday, 10am-5pm (first Tuesday and last Thursday of each month, 10am-8pm). No appointment is necessary. See our web site for directions and parking information.

Stephen Sherman, Reference Librarian, Foundation Center-Atlanta

Next Week at the Foundation Center-Atlanta: November 9-13

Reminder - new hours! The library will now be closed on Mondays. We will be open to the public Tuesday-Friday, 10:00am-5:00pm, and 10:00am-8:00pm the first Tuesday and last Thursday of each month.

We invite you to our classes this upcoming week:

Tuesday, November 10, 9:30-11:00am
Proposal Writing Basics

Wednesday, November 11, 9:00am-4:00pm
Foundation Fundraising: An Introductory Course
$125

Thursday, November 12, 1:00-2:15pm
Fundraising in a Challenging Economy

Friday, November 13, 9:00am-4:00pm
Securing Corporate Partnerships
$195

Unless otherwise noted, the classes above are free to attend, but registration is required. For programs offered over the next three months, please see our Events Calendar.

Can't visit the Foundation Center this week? Check out our webinars.

Use our library:

• Search Foundation Directory Online Professional and other research tools for free


• Borrow books about nonprofit management and fundraising


• Ask our staff of experts for information assistance

We're open to the public Tuesday through Friday, 10am-5pm (first Tuesday and last Thursday of each month, 10am-8pm). No appointment is necessary. See our web site for directions and parking information.

Stephen Sherman, Reference Librarian, Foundation Center-Atlanta

Next Week at the Foundation Center-Atlanta: November 2-6

New hours starting November 1!
The library will now be closed on Mondays. We will be open to the public Tuesday-Friday, 10:00am-5:00pm, and 10:00am-8:00pm the first Tuesday and last Thursday of each month.

Evening hours next week! We will be open until 8:00pm on Tuesday, November 3.

We invite you to our classes this upcoming week:

Tuesday, November 3, 9:00am-4:00pm
Cultivating Grantmaker Relationships
$195

Tuesday, November 3, 5:15-6:45pm
Grantseeking Basics

Tuesday, November 3, 7:00-8:00pm
Introduction to Foundation Directory Online

Wednesday, November 4, 9:30-11:00am
Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits

Wednesday, November 4, 2:00-4:00pm
Legal Issues in an Economic Downturn
This event is part of our Surviving Economic Uncertainty series.

Thursday, November 5, 10:00-11:00am
Proposal Budgeting Basics

Thursday, November 5, 2:00-3:00pm
Introduction to Corporate Giving

Unless otherwise noted, the classes above are free to attend, but registration is required. For programs offered over the next three months, please see our Events Calendar.

Can't visit the Foundation Center this week? Check out our webinars.

Use our library:

• Search Foundation Directory Online Professional and other research tools for free


• Borrow books about nonprofit management and fundraising


• Ask our staff of experts for information assistance

We're open to the public Tuesday through Friday, 10am-5pm (first Tuesday and last Thursday of each month, 10am-8pm). No appointment is necessary. See our web site for directions and parking information.

Stephen Sherman, Reference Librarian, Foundation Center-Atlanta

Next Week at the Foundation Center-Atlanta: October 26-30

We invite you to our classes this upcoming week:

Evening hours next week! We will be open until 8:00pm on Thursday, October 29.

Monday, October 26, 9:30-11:00am
Grantseeking Basics

Monday, October 26, 11:15am-12:15pm
Introduction to Foundation Directory Online

Monday, October 26, 6:00-7:00pm
Finding Foundation Support for Your Education
at the South Fulton Branch, Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System

Thursday, October 29, 5:15-6:45pm
Proposal Writing Basics

Thursday, October 29, 7:00-8:00pm
Proposal Budgeting Basics

Friday, October 30, 2:15-3:15pm
Finding Foundation Support for Your Education

Friday, October 30, 3:30-4:30pm
Prospect Research Basics: Researching Individual Donors

The classes above are free to attend, but registration is required. For programs offered over the next three months, please see our Events Calendar.

Can't visit the Foundation Center this week? Check out our webinars.

Use our library:

• Search Foundation Directory Online Professional and other research tools for free


• Borrow books about nonprofit management and fundraising


• Ask our staff of experts for information assistance

We're open to the public Monday through Friday, 10am-5pm (first Tuesdays of each month, 10am-8pm). No appointment is necessary. See our web site for directions and parking information.

Stephen Sherman, Reference Librarian, Foundation Center-Atlanta

Next Week at the Foundation Center-Atlanta: October 19-23

October is Funding for Arts Month at the Foundation Center! Look for the symbol on our October calendar to find special programs for individual artists and arts organizations.

We invite you to our classes this upcoming week:

Tuesday, October 20, 10:00-11:45am
Grantseeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts

Tuesday, October 20, 6:30-8:00pm
Public Art Project Proposal Writing
at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center

Thursday, October 22, 10:00am-12:00pm
So You Gotta Wheelchair Ramp ... What Next?

Friday, October 23, 1:30-2:45pm
Your Board and Fundraising: An Introductory Class for Small Nonprofits

Friday, October 23, 3:00-4:15pm
Fundraising in a Challenging Economy

The classes above are free to attend, but registration is required. For programs offered over the next three months, please see our Events Calendar.

Can't visit the Foundation Center this week? Check out our webinars.

Use our library:

• Search Foundation Directory Online Professional and other research tools for free


• Borrow books about nonprofit management and fundraising


• Ask our staff of experts for information assistance

We're open to the public Monday through Friday, 10am-5pm (first Tuesdays of each month, 10am-8pm). No appointment is necessary. See our web site for directions and parking information.

Stephen Sherman, Reference Librarian, Foundation Center-Atlanta

Next Week at the Foundation Center-Atlanta: October 12-16

Please note: The library will close at 3:30pm on Tuesday, October 13.

October is Funding for Arts Month at the Foundation Center! Look for the symbol on our October calendar to find special programs for individual artists and arts organizations.

We invite you to our classes this upcoming week:

Tuesday, October 13, 2:30-3:30pm
Challenges and Opportunities of the Economic Crisis
Presented by Bradford K. Smith, President, Foundation Center
This event is a special Foundation Center-Atlanta 15^th Anniversary program.

Tuesday, October 13, 5:30-7:00pm
Professional Growth for Individual Artists: The Business of Art
at the South Bend Center for Arts & Culture

Thursday, October 15, 2:30-4:00pm
Beyond Survival: Collaboration, Partnerships and Sustainability

Friday, October 16, 1:45-3:15pm
Proposal Writing Basics

Friday, October 16, 3:30-4:30pm
Proposal Budgeting Basics

The classes above are free to attend, but registration is required. For programs offered over the next three months, please see our Events Calendar.

Can't visit the Foundation Center this week? Check out our webinars.

Use our library:

• Search Foundation Directory Online Professional and other research tools for free


• Borrow books about nonprofit management and fundraising


• Ask our staff of experts for information assistance

We're open to the public Monday through Friday, 10am-5pm (first Tuesdays of each month, 10am-8pm). No appointment is necessary. See our web site for directions and parking information.

Stephen Sherman, Reference Librarian, Foundation Center-Atlanta

Next Week at the Foundation Center-Atlanta: October 5-9

Evening hours next week! We will be open until 8:00pm on Tuesday, October 6.

October is Funding for Arts Month at the Foundation Center! Look for the symbol on our October calendar to find special programs for individual artists and arts organizations.

We invite you to our classes this upcoming week:

Monday, October 5, 12:00-1:30pm
Sustaining Your Arts Organization Through Advocacy
at the Rialto Center for the Arts

Monday, October 5, 1:00-3:00pm
Resource Market for the Arts
at the Rialto Center for the Arts

Tuesday, October 6, 5:15-6:45pm
Grantseeking Basics

Tuesday, October 6, 7:00-8:00pm
Introduction to Foundation Directory Online

Tuesday, October 6, 5:45-7:45pm
Introduction to Foundation Directory Online
at the Dogwood Branch, Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System

Friday, October 9, 11:00am-12:30pm
Developing Your Communication Plan for Social Media

Friday, October 9, 3:00-4:15pm
Introduction to Fundraising Planning

The classes above are free to attend, but registration is required. For programs offered over the next three months, please see our Events Calendar.

Can't visit the Foundation Center this week? Check out our webinars.

Use our library:

• Search Foundation Directory Online Professional and other research tools for free


• Borrow books about nonprofit management and fundraising


• Ask our staff of experts for information assistance

We're open to the public Monday through Friday, 10am-5pm (first Tuesdays of each month, 10am-8pm). No appointment is necessary. See our web site for directions and parking information.

Stephen Sherman, Reference Librarian, Foundation Center-Atlanta

Next Week at the Foundation Center-Atlanta: September 28 - October 2

October is Funding for the Arts Month at the Foundation Center! Look for the symbol on our October calendar to find special programs for individual artists and arts organizations.

We invite you to our classes this upcoming week:

Tuesday, September 29, 10:00-11:15am
How to Approach a Foundation

Wednesday, September 30, 10:00-11:00am
Introduction to Corporate Giving

Thursday, October 1, 9:00am-4:00pm
Foundation Fundraising: An Introductory Course
$125

Friday, October 2, 10:00-11:30am
Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits

Friday, October 2, 3:00-4:15pm
How to Approach a Foundation

Unless otherwise noted, the classes above are free to attend, but registration is required. For programs offered over the next three months, please see our Events Calendar.

Can't visit the Foundation Center this week? Check out our webinars.

Use our library:

• Search Foundation Directory Online Professional and other research tools for free


• Borrow books about nonprofit management and fundraising


• Ask our staff of experts for information assistance

We're open to the public Monday through Friday, 10am-5pm (first Tuesdays of each month, 10am-8pm). No appointment is necessary. See our web site for directions and parking information.

Stephen Sherman, Reference Librarian, Foundation Center-Atlanta

Next Week at the Foundation Center-Atlanta: September 21-25

Evening hours next week! We will be open until 8:00pm on Thursday, September 24.

We invite you to our classes this upcoming week:

Tuesday, September 22, 9:30-11:00am
Grantseeking Basics

Tuesday, September 22, 11:15am-12:15pm
Introduction to Foundation Directory Online

Wednesday, September 23, 10:00-11:15am
Introduction to Fundraising Planning

Thursday, September 24, 5:15-6:45pm
Proposal Writing Basics

Thursday, September 24, 7:00-8:00pm
Proposal Budgeting Basics

Friday, September 25, 2:30-4:00pm
How to Use Research to Get Noticed by Funders

The classes above are free to attend, but registration is required. For programs offered over the next three months, please see our Events Calendar.

Can't visit the Foundation Center this week? Check out our webinars.

Use our library:

• Search Foundation Directory Online Professional and other research tools for free


• Borrow books about nonprofit management and fundraising


• Ask our staff of experts for information assistance

We're open to the public Monday through Friday, 10am-5pm (first Tuesdays of each month, 10am-8pm). No appointment is necessary. See our web site for directions and parking information.

Stephen Sherman, Reference Librarian, Foundation Center-Atlanta