LEARN BY DOING AT THE FOUNDATION CENTER - WASHINGTON, DC!

We are pleased to announce that we have recently started to
offer FREE, hands-on training in the use of our most popular
electronic resources. Follow along with the instructor as
you learn the ins and outs of our funding research tools!

We are offering the following hands-on training programs in
our new computer lab (see address below):

CYBERTOUR, Thursday, April 5, 9-10 a.m.
If you're a regular visitor to the Foundation Center's Web
site (http://www.fdncenter.org), you've probably noticed the
new look and design. If you need a guided tour of the new
features, this is the class for you.

In the CyberTour, we help you navigate our Web site to make
the most of your research time, answering your
frequently-asked questions, including:

--I'm new to the field. How do I begin?
--How can I find information on the grantmakers that will
fund my programs?
--How can I keep current with what's happening in
philanthropy today?
--Where can I find statistical information on foundation
giving trends?

Details and registration at
http://fdncenter.org/washington/cyberdc.html.

** NEW CLASS **
INTRODUCTION TO THE FOUNDATION DIRECTORY ONLINE
Thursday, April 5, 10-11 a.m.
Did you know that there are several foundation and grant
databases on the Center's Web site? In this class you will
learn how to use the Foundation Directory Online series
(http://www.fconline.fdncenter.org/) to create customized
searches, developing targeted lists of foundations matching
your organization's funding needs.

Details and registration at
http://fdncenter.org/washington/fdonlinedc.html.

BIBLIOTOUR, April 4, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Access to information is essential in building the capacity
of your organization, and the Foundation Center is your
source! We collect a wide variety of materials on nonprofit
management and fundraising, and this class will help you
navigate our library catalog, the Literature of the Nonprofit
Sector Online (http://lnps.fdncenter.org/), to find the
resources you need.

Details and registration at
http://fdncenter.org/washington/bibliodc.html.

GETTING STARTED WITH FC SEARCH
FC Search is the Foundation Center's premiere funding
database. Learn how to get the most out this powerful tool
in our hands-on class!
Offered every week--full schedule and registration at
http://fdncenter.org/washington/intfcdc.html.

** SPECIAL GUIDED PRACTICE SESSION AFTER CLASS
ON APRIL 10 **
If you feel you need a little extra help with FC Search,
please come to the class on April 10 and stay for our
practice session from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. An expert
searcher will be available to answer all your questions and
help you with your searches.
There is no need to register for the practice session.
Everyone who has taken an FC Search class in the past is
welcome to attend.

OTHER FOUNDATION CENTER CLASSES IN APRIL:

New to foundation research or the Foundation Center?

GRANTSEEKING BASICS is the class we recommend--an
introduction to the funding research process and all the
resources of the Center.

Offered every week--details and registration at
http://fdncenter.org/washington/gbdc.html.

GRANTSEEKING BASICS FOR INDIVIDUALS, April 23, 5-6 p.m.
While the above class is for representatives of nonprofit
organizations, Grantseeking Basics for Individuals provides
an orientation for scholars, students, artists and others
looking to fund their own projects.

Details and registration at
http://fdncenter.org/washington/indivdc.html.

PROPOSAL WRITING BASICS
April 11, 9-10 a.m. April 27, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Designed for novices, in this class you will learn the core
components of a successful grant proposal.

Details and registration at
http://fdncenter.org/washington/pwbdc.html.

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Visit the Foundation Center - Washington, DC library to take
advantage of our FREE services and expertise!

We are open Mondays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Tuesdays-Fridays, 10
a.m.-5 p.m. We look forward to helping you!

Address:
1627 K Street, N.W.
Third Floor
Washington, DC 20006
Click here for directions:
http://fdncenter.org/washington/dc_directions.html

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Stay current with http://fdncenter.org/washington/

Grant information--at your fingertips!
Literature of the Nonprofit Sector Online--your library!
Philanthropy News Digest--your clipping service!
Marketplace--your bookstore!
**Upcoming program and training details!**

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