Learn how to become a better grantseeker! Join the Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation and the Foundation Center for an informative discussion on the world of private grantmaking and the essentials of grantseeking from foundations and corporations. Find out how best to identify which grantmakers to approach and which tools and resources can make your search more effective. In this presentation you will learn about: •The structure and methodology of private grantmakers •How to access the best resources for seeking private grants •How to get free assistance from the Foundation Center's network and websites To view the recorded webinar for this presentation, visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axDpfBPx6pg Or visit the Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation website at http://www.cornerstoneondemand.org/

1. Getting Foundation Grants:
Research and Resources

2. CSOD Foundation: Our Mission
The Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation transforms the way
people help people. Through the contribution of our technology
and talent management expertise, we strengthen nonprofit
organizations around the world by helping them develop, engage,
and empower their employees and the people they serve.

3. HR Pro Bono Corps
The HR Pro Bono Corps brings much-needed
human capital management expertise to the
nonprofit sector at no cost.
The HR Pro Bono Corps focuses its support in three areas:
• Performance Management
• Learning Management
• Succession Management

4. About the Presenter
David Holmes
Acting Director
Foundation CenterCleveland

5. The Foundation Center: Our Mission
To strengthen the social sector by advancing
knowledge about philanthropy in the U.S. and
around the world.

6. Accomplishing Our Mission
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Collect, organize, and communicate information on
U.S. philanthropy
• Conduct and facilitate research on trends
in the field
• Provide education and training in the grantseeking
process
• Ensure public access to information and services
through various vehicles

7. Today’s Program
Overview of the grantseeking process
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What you need to know about grantmakers and how
nonprofits are supported
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How you identify funding partners
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How you can use the Foundation Center’s resources
for your grantseeking efforts

8. The World of Grantmakers
Institutional Grantmakers
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Private Foundations
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Direct Corporate Giving Programs
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Grantmaking Public Charities

9. The World of Grantmakers
What Is a Private Foundation?
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Nongovernmental, nonprofit organization
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Has its own funds or endowment
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Managed by its own trustees or directors
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Established to aid
educational, social, religious, scientific, or other
charitable activities through the making of grants

10. The World of Grantmakers
Types of Private Foundations
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Independent
• Company-sponsored
• Operating
~ 5% payout requirement
~ Must disclose total giving and grants through Form
990-PF

11. The World of Grantmakers
Other Types of Grantmakers
Direct Corporate Giving Programs
 Research through sponsoring companies
Grantmaking Public Charities
 Disclose activities through Form 990
 Includes:
 Community foundations
 Population or issue-oriented funds
 Company-sponsored

12. Finding Funding Partners
Identifying Funding Needs
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Why do I need funding and what kind do I need?
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How much do I need?
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When do I need the funds?

13. Finding Funding Partners
Look for the match:
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Who funds in my area of interest?
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Who funds in my geographic region?
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Who will provide the type of support I need?

14. Finding Funding Partners
Refine the match
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Has the grantmaker funded organizations like
mine?
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How much does the grantmaker give to
organizations like mine?

15. Finding Funding Partners
Application Process
Follow the grantmaker’s guidelines
Initial contact
 Telephone call?
 Letter of inquiry?
 Full proposal?
Variations on proposal format
 Common Grant Application?
 Funder’s own application form?
Pay attention to deadlines

16. Grantseeking Resources

17. Grantseeking Resources
Where and How To Access the Center’s Resources
Foundation Center Libraries
 New York
 Atlanta
 Cleveland
 San Francisco
 Washington, D.C.
Web sites (foundationcenter.org and grantspace.org)
Funding Information Network

18. Grantseeking Resources
http://foundationcenter.org/
http://grantspace.org
Foundation Directory Online

19. Questions?

20. Thank You!
http://www.csodfoundation.org
foundation@csodfoundation.org