Proposal Analysis in Grantmaking
This two-day, virtual course is designed to challenge grantmakers to learn as much about the grantee organization, program, and community as possible so that opportunities to build capacity and partnerships are recognized and supported.
Professional Writing for Grantmakers
This live, online course guides you step-by-step to sharpen your voice and written delivery. By the end of this session, you will increase your exposure to grantmaking tools and writing experience and build confidence in your ability to develop, edit, and revise narratives.
Philanthropy 101
Philanthropy 101 is a two-day, online course designed to ground new professionals in the basics of foundations, nonprofits, grantmaking, the field of philanthropy, and how philanthropy interacts with other sectors — namely, business and government.
Founding Philanthropists and the Origins of Community Giving in the U.S.
FREE! This webinar examines the lives and legacies of three Philadelphians as windows onto the origins of America’s associational traditions: the threads of civic innovation, Black mutual aid, and women’s organized benevolence.
Catalysts of Community Philanthropy: How Community Foundations, Collective Giving, and Giving Days Strengthen Civic Life
FREE! Our guest panel of field experts will explore community philanthropy — the community foundations, giving circles, mutual aid groups, giving days, and neighborhood-led funds that are mobilizing generosity, expanding participation, strengthening trust, nurturing civic engagement, and shifting power to communities.
Principles of Limited-Life Philanthropy for Foundations
Join us as we examine the historical evolution of the limited-life model, its growing relevance in modern philanthropy, and the ethical, financial, and operational implications of time-limited giving.
11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2026 Webinar
FREE! Join a panel of national field experts for a conversation about emerging sector trends and how they will affect your work in 2026.
Unlocking the Power of IRS Form 990
These two interactive, virtual courses will help funders and nonprofit professionals learn to read the IRS Form 990 — to better understand the information captured there and how it can be used as a tool to assess organizational or collective health and impact.
Professional Writing for Grantmakers
This live online course from the Johnson Center guides you step-by-step to sharpen your voice and written delivery. By the end of this session, you will increase your exposure to grantmaking tools and writing experience to build confidence in your ability to develop, edit, and revise narratives.
Financial Analysis for Grantmakers
This two-day, interactive course takes a deep dive into the fundamentals of grant proposal financial review and analysis, including organization and project budgets, financial statements, audits, and the IRS Form 990/990EZ.