The budget is a critical component of any grant application—it should tell a story that complements your proposal narrative and builds your organization’s credibility as a responsible steward of grant funds. Understanding how to build a budget and present your financials in a grant proposal will...

Being a grantmaker isn't as easy as you might think! In this lively session, veteran grantwriter and grantmaker Maryn Boess draws on her 16 years as a grantmaking program officer, and the collective experience of many other private and public grant decision-makers, to give you a realistic, behind...

Join Chronicle editors as they open their notebooks and share their insights on the top trends the nonprofit world is likely to face in 2026. We’ll share an overview of five key trends and dig deeper into three: how new tax legislation may change giving for individuals; how nonprofits are rethinking...

Artificial intelligence is changing how many fundraisers prepare grant applications, manage background research, and organize proposals. The tools are developing quickly, and understanding how to use them thoughtfully can save considerable time in a process that is often demanding and repetitive...

Who : Staff, board members and volunteers of nonprofit organizations. Session Facilitator: Dr. Ellie Burns, Senior Director of Nonprofit Relations Join us to learn about opportunities for your organization to partner with the Community Foundation in 2026! In this session, Ellie Burns will review our...

Unlock a modern, practical approach to grant funding. In this session, we’ll break down how nonprofits of all sizes can use AI, 990 data, and peer insights to quickly identify aligned funders and uncover non-solicitation opportunities that often go unnoticed. We’ll also walk through simple...

Are you ready to write a grant proposal, but not sure how to create an effective budget? Worried that you’ll need specialized skills or accounting expertise? Come learn the basic elements of how anyone can draft a project budget for a grant proposal with confidence. Reasons to take this course This...

Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don't want to miss one of our most popular classes! This indispensable class will give you a step-by-step guide to creating a grant proposal to a foundation. It will include: The basic elements of a grant proposal, including the...

From federal policies and canceled funding to departmental shifts, the federal grant landscape is rapidly changing. Join fundraising peers for a conversation on navigating these challenges and how to pivot your strategies for the future. We'll provide tools to help you plan and share success stories...

Join us for a panel discussion with foundation leaders who have shifted their grantmaking strategies to help the organizations they support meet unprecedented mission and financial challenges. We’ll ask grant makers how they have decided whether to increase payouts, create emergency funds, offer...

If your agency receives or plans to receive government grants, this class is for you. Attend this two-day class and you will learn how to administer government grants and stay in compliance with applicable rules and regulations. The Office of Management and Budget just released extensive updates to...

If your agency receives or plans to receive government grants, this class is for you. Attend this two-day class and you will learn how to administer government grants and stay in compliance with applicable rules and regulations. The Office of Management and Budget just released extensive updates to...