Candid Learning
Candid Learning, a freely available website of Candid (formerly the Foundation Center), offers information and resources that are specifically designed to meet the needs of nonprofits worldwide in need of know-how for securing funding and operating effective organizations. At Candid Learning, you can-
• View video recordings of live discussions with funders
• Listen to podcasts featuring experts in the field
• Get information about opportunities in your field of interest
• Increase your expertise in fundraising and management
• Attend training and events, in-person and online
• Search for Funding Information Network locations by zipcode
Training Opportunities
Several organizations make available training, both free and fee-based, on a variety of topics related to non-profit management and grantseeking.
- Center for Nonprofit Management TrainingIncludes one off classes and certificate programs. Training is offered in Dallas, Fort Worth, and other area locations.
- Candid Training CalendarWebinars, tutorials, eLearning classes, and classroom training. You can modify what the calendar shows by location/type of training and topic.
- Candid on YouTubeContent includes perspectives on issues, tips on effective outreach, fundraising, and organizational management.
- The Grantsmanship Center TrainingIn person workshops located throughout the United States.
- The Grantsmanship Center WebcastsShort webcasts with tips on critical aspects of proposal writing.
- GrantStation Online Education TrainingOnline webinars, usually fee-based, on various aspects of grantseeking and fundraising.
Books and Articles
The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing by Call Number: HG177.5.U6 G44 2012 c.2ISBN: 9781595424044Publication Date: 2012-06-01Located at Sycamore Library
After the Grant by Call Number: HV41.9.U5 A36 2010ISBN: 9781595423016Publication Date: 2010-03-01Located at Sycamore LibraryThe 21st Century Nonprofit: Managing in the Age of Governance by
Call Number: HD62.6 .F57 2009ISBN: 9781595422491Publication Date: 2009-08-01Located at the Sycamore Library
The Board Member's Book: Making a Difference in Voluntary Organizations by Call Number: HV97.A3 O33 2003ISBN: 1931923175Publication Date: 2003-05-01Located at Sycamore Library
Wise Decision-Making in Uncertain Times: Using Nonprofit Resources Effectively by Call Number: HD62.6 .W57 2006ISBN: 1595420991Publication Date: 2006-08-01Located at Sycamore Library
Investing in Capacity Building by Call Number: HG177 .B56 2003ISBN: 1931923655Publication Date: 2003-11-01Located at the Sycamore Library
- The Grantsmanship Center Article Archive"Many articles published in The Grantsmanship Center News and Magazine between 1973 and 1985 have become classics in the field. We’ve sorted through our archives to identify those that remain relevant and valuable today and offer them to you to read at no cost."