Scholarships Available
For the Foundation Center’s
Full-Day Training Seminars
Partial scholarships are now available to enable eligible representatives of under-resourced nonprofits
serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area to attend the Foundation Center's full-day training
seminars. This initiative is intended to help small community-based organizations to build their
capacity in preparation for seeking financial support for their work.
Any organization meeting the criteria below is invited to apply. Decisions will be made by the
Scholarship Committee of the Foundation Center–Washington, DC Advisory Board. The Scholarship
Committee retains the right to determine the applicant’s need based solely on this application.
Partial scholarships will be awarded as follows:
Course fee: $125 (Foundation Fundraising: An Introductory Course):
$100 scholarship (you pay $25)
Course fee: $195 (majority): $150 scholarship (you pay $45)
Course fee: $295 (Foundation Funding Research): $200 scholarship (you pay $95)
Note: Scholarships are not available for the Grantseeker Training Institute.
Eligibility: (Note: Individuals must be sponsored by a non-profit organization.)
1. Organizations must have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
2. The total organizational operating budget must be under $1,000,000.
3. Organizations must be located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and working to meet the
needs of people in the local community. Applications from organizations that are not locally
focused cannot be considered.
In addition, reviewers will look for compelling, well thought out statements describing what
professional growth you expect to achieve as a result of attending the seminar, and how the
organization will benefit from your participation.
Application Procedures:
1. The application deadlines is:
The scholarship deadline has been extended to Friday, October 3 to attend any seminar (with
the exception of the Grantseeker Training Institute) from November, 2008 through January,
2009.
You will find a schedule of upcoming courses at:
http://foundationcenter.org/marketplace/catalog/category_training.jhtml?id=cat10020 (click on
“Washington, DC” under “View course listings by city.”), or at the end of this form. DOWNLOAD
APPLICATION from http://foundationcenter.org/washington
2. Up to two scholarships awarded per organization, per application cycle.
3. Scholarships are awarded on a first come first served basis subject to space availability.
The scholarship program is made possible by:
Wachovia Foundation
Jovid Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Richard England
Marpat Foundation
We thank them for their generous support.
Application
I. COVER SHEET: Contact Information
Name:
______________________________________________________________________
Title:
________________________________________________________________________
Organization name:
_________________________________________________________________________
Address:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Phone No.: _______________________________
Fax No.: _________________________________
E-mail address:
_________________________________________________________________
Organization web site address: ________________________________________________
Organization EIN (tax ID number):
________________________________________________
Is your organization a grantee of the Jovid Foundation? If so, check “Yes.” ____ Yes
Executive director or board chair supporting this request:
__________________________________________________________________________
Name
__________________________________________________________________________
Title
Please answer the following questions in TWO PAGES OR LESS:
II. Organization Information
A. Mission statement
B. Brief description of programs/target audience, with emphasis on how your organization
serves the local Washington, DC community.
III. Need for Scholarship
A. Title of course selected (see attached course list) - Please provide your top three (3)
choices.
B. Name and title (or relationship to the organization) of the individual who will attend the
course
C. Is this individual currently responsible for fundraising for the organization?
D. Has this individual attended any other Foundation Center classes?
If so, please list classes attended.
E. What professional growth is desired as a result of attending the seminar?
F. How will the organization benefit from this individual receiving a scholarship?
Attach the following:
IV. One copy of organization’s current annual operating budget
V. 501(c)(3) designation letter from the IRS
VI. Board List
To submit your application:
By e-mail (Note: you may fax or mail the attachments if necessary.)
Scholarships_dc@foundationcenter.org
By mail
Scholarship Fund
The Foundation Center–Washington, DC
1627 K Street NW, Third Floor
Washington, DC 20006
By fax
ATTN: Scholarship Fund
202-331-1739
Foundation Center Course List – Washington, DC
Foundation Fundraising: An Introductory Course ($125)
This one-day course, designed for beginners, will help you understand the differences between independent,
corporate, and community foundations, identify grantseeking resources, and effectively engage with funders.
Participants receive a one-week subscription to Foundation Directory Online Professional, a copy of Securing
Your Organization’s Future, Revised Edition, and a workbook outlining all course topics.
Proposal Budgeting Workshop ($195)
This course will teach you to build a budget step-by-step to give funders a complete picture of your project’s
financial needs. Using real-world case studies, you’ll learn to think more strategically about how to strengthen
your budget presentation. Participants receive the course workbook and templates for budget worksheets.
Outcome Thinking and Management: Shifting Focus from Activities to Results ($195)
Nonprofits are frequently asked to prove their benefit to the communities they serve. This course, developed in
partnership with the Center for Outcomes of The Rensselaerville Institute, teaches the merits of outcome-based
planning and management. You’ll learn how to use outcomes thinking to produce better proposals, and to report on the
impact of your program. Participants receive Outcome Frameworks: An Overview for Practitioners, and a workbook with
templates for worksheets used in the course.
Proposal Writing Seminar ($195)
Our expert instructors will teach you to craft a comprehensive, compelling proposal package—step by step.
You’ll hear what funders themselves have to say about proposals, and gain valuable insight into the review
process. Participants receive The Foundation Center’s Guide to Proposal Writing and the course workbook.
Earned Income: Assessing Your Nonprofit’s Revenue Options ($195)
Whether your nonprofit is considering an alternative revenue stream or already pursuing one, this course helps
you maximize the opportunities—and avoid the pitfalls—of earned income. Participants receive Effective
Economic Decision-Making by Nonprofit Organizations, The Nonprofit Entrepreneur, and a course workbook.
Securing Corporate Sponsorships ($195)
Today, corporations take an increasingly active role in supporting nonprofit organizations. This course will help
you understand the unique characteristics of corporate funders, how their giving differs from that of U.S.
foundations, and where to make inroads to gain their support.
Developing a Fundraising Plan ($195)
Learn how to strengthen your nonprofit’s capacity to successfully raise funds and secure long-term financial
stability. Through worksheets and exercises you will learn to effectively assess your situation and develop a
comprehensive fundraising plan that includes a healthy mix of sources — from individuals to institutions.
Participants receive Securing Your Organization’s Future, Revised Edition, and a course workbook.
Foundation Funding Research: Strategies for Finding and Evaluating Prospects ($295)
Using a strategic approach to funding research, you’ll find funders with a proven commitment to programs or
projects like yours. This day-and-a-half course shows the many ways to find comprehensive, accurate
information on prospective funders with the nation’s premier grantseeking tool, Foundation Directory Online
Professional. Participants receive a one-month subscription to Foundation Directory Online Professional and a
course workbook.
Cultivating Grantmaker Relationships ($195)
When the partnership between a nonprofit organization and its funders is strengthened, it's mutually beneficial.
This course teaches you how to make the initial contact, help funders feel connected to your mission, cultivate
grantmaker relationships throughout the grant process, and secure long-term stability for your projects.
You will find a compete schedule of upcoming courses and dates at:
http://foundationcenter.org/marketplace/catalog/category_training.jhtml?id=cat10020 (click on
“Washington, DC” under “View course listings by city.”), or at the end of this form.
Please note: Scholarships are not awarded for the Grantseeker Training Institute