Visit the Nonprofit Resource Center to check out books!
The artist's guide to grant writing : how to find funds and write foolproof proposals for the visual, literary, and performing artist / Gigi Rosenberg

Shaking the money tree : the art of getting grants and donations for film and video projects / Morrie Warshawski

The savvy musician : building a career, earning a living & making a difference / David Cutler

The business of being an artist / Daniel Grant

Attend Foundation Center webinars!
Grantspace.org Training Calendar

Watch Foundation Center Podcasts and Read Reports!
Focus on the Arts Month

Check out these new books!

Social Media for Social Good- a how to for nonprofits
By Heather Mansfield

Do More Than Give: the six practices of donors who change the world
By Leslie Critchfield

Give $mart: philanthropy that gets results
By Thomas Tierney

The Philanthropy of George Soros: building open societies
By Chuck Sudetic

The Future of Nonprofits: innovate and thrive in the digital age
By David Neff

Nonprofits Live - Accessible and Assistive Technologies
Wednesday September 14, 2:00 PM

Technology has greatly increased the ease with which we can access news and services and serve others. However, if we are truly intent on using technology to serve and help others we cannot forget to make sure tools we use, whether they are websites or apps, are accessible to all.

If you want to make sure your organization is doing its utmost to employ accessible technology, attend this free Tech Soup session.

GrantStation Online webinars

Got a Grant – Now What?
Thursday September 15, 2011 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.), 90 minutes
Fee: $89.00 per person, $150.00 per site

Writing Federal Grants
Wednesday September 21, 2011 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.), 90 minutes
Fee: $89.00 per person, $150.00 per site

Attracting Funding for Your Technology Needs [ NEW ]
Thursday September 22, 2011 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.), 90 minutes
Fee: $89.00 per person, $150.00 per site

Developing a Powerful Evaluation Plan [ NEW ]
Tuesday September 27, 2011 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.), 90 minutes
Fee: $89.00 per person, $150.00 per site

How to Develop Capacity Building Grant Requests
Thursday October 6, 2011 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.), 90 minutes
Fee: $89.00 per person, $150.00 per site

Conducting a Community Needs Assessment
Wednesday October 19, 2011 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.), 90 minutes
Fee: $89.00 per person, $150.00 per site

How to Mobilize Your Board and Raise New Funds [NEW ]
Thursday October 27, 2011 2:00 PM Eastern Time (U.S.), 90 minutes
Fee: $89.00 per person, $150.00 per site

Map of Nonprofit Startup Resources by State

Do you have an idea for a nonprofit, but not sure where to begin? The Foundation Center has collected the best resources from organizations across the country and listed them in one place to help you start off your nonprofit on the right path.

Their new Map of Nonprofit Startup Resources by State provides links to helpful resources such as state associations, legal support organizations, and government agencies that provide information on forming a nonprofit in all fifty states and U.S. territories. Find out where to go to incorporate, where to register before raising funds, and which organizations offer management or technical assistance for nonprofits in your area.

And don't forget about the other Foundation Center resources on starting a nonprofit, including:

Establishing a Nonprofit Organization
This free tutorial will help you learn how to establish a nonprofit organization, task by task.

Webinar Series for Nonprofit Startup Organizations
Recordings of a Foundation Center special 5-part webinar series on the legal, financial, and management issues of starting a nonprofit.

Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits
Offered as in-person training or an online webinar, this free class teaches the characteristics of effective nonprofits and will help you assess whether your organization is ready for foundation fundraising.