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  • July 2026

  • Wed 22
    Founding Philanthropists

    Founding Philanthropists and the Origins of Community Giving in the U.S.

    July 22 @ 1:00 pm–2:15 pm EDT
    Online

    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.

  • September 2026

  • Wed 23
    Philanthropy 101

    Philanthropy 101

    September 23 @ 12:30 pm–4:30 pm EDT
    Online

    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.

  • Wed 30
    Professional Writing for Grantmakers

    Professional Writing for Grantmakers

    September 30 @ 12:30 pm–4:30 pm EDT
    Online

    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.

  • October 2026

  • Wed 28
    Proposal Analysis in Grantmaking

    Proposal Analysis in Grantmaking

    October 28 @ 12:30 pm–4:30 pm EDT
    Online

    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.

  • November 2026

  • Wed 11
    Site Visit Essentials for Grantmakers

    Site Visit Essentials for Grantmakers

    November 11 @ 2:00 pm–4:00 pm EST
    Online

    Learn how innovative site visit methods can help balance power dynamics and establish more authentic relationships, enabling grantees to showcase their strengths within their authentic context.

  • Thu 19
    Grantmaker Ethics and Accountability

    Grantmaker Ethics and Accountability

    November 19 @ 2:00 pm–4:00 pm EST
    Online

    Ideal for foundation staff, donors, and others engaged in grantmaking, this course provides step-by-step guidance and practical tools to help navigate ethical challenges in grantmaking.

  • December 2026

  • Wed 2
    Financial Analysis for Grantmakers

    Financial Analysis for Grantmakers

    December 2 @ 12:30 pm–December 3 @ 4:30 pm EST
    Online

    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.

  • Thu 17
    Grantmaker Risk Management

    Grantmaker Risk Management

    December 17 @ 1:00 pm–4:00 pm EST
    Online

    In this virtual course, we'll explore a trust-based, risk-tolerance/management framework that both honors the grantee partnership and leads to increased impact.

  • February 2027

  • Wed 10
    Philanthropy 101

    Philanthropy 101

    February 10, 2027 @ 12:30 pm–4:30 pm EST
    Online

    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.

  • Wed 24
    Proposal Analysis in Grantmaking

    Proposal Analysis in Grantmaking

    February 24, 2027 @ 12:30 pm–4:30 pm EST
    Online

    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.

  • March 2027

  • Wed 10
    Principles of Limited-Life Philanthropy for Foundations

    Principles of Limited-Life Philanthropy for Foundations

    March 10, 2027 @ 1:00 pm–3:00 pm EST
    Online

    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.

  • Wed 24
    Financial Analysis for Grantmakers

    Financial Analysis for Grantmakers

    March 24, 2027 @ 8:00 am–March 25, 2027 @ 4:30 pm EDT
    Online

    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.

  • April 2027

  • Wed 14
    Beginners Guide to Reading Form 990

    Beginner’s Guide to Reading Form 990

    April 14, 2027 @ 2:00 pm–4:00 pm EDT
    Online

    This course is designed to ground you in the basics of the IRS Form 990 — including practical and purposeful ways to leverage information from a 990 with a nonprofit, financial, or foundation lens.

  • Wed 28
    Intermediate Guide to Reading Form 990

    Intermediate Guide to Reading Form 990

    April 28, 2027 @ 2:00 pm–4:00 pm EDT
    Online

    This interactive, virtual course is designed to help grantmakers better understand the funding perspective and how to use the IRS Form 990 as a tool to assess organizational and collective impact.

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