Unlocking Grant Opportunities -Research Strategies for Foundations

Are you ready to find the funding your community deserves?

Securing foundation grants doesn’t have to feel mysterious or overwhelming. In this eye-opening, strategy-packed class, you’ll learn exactly how to research, evaluate, and organize potential funders—so you can pursue the right grants with clarity and confidence.

Whether you’re new to grantseeking or refining your approach, this class will show you how to use the right tools, ask the right questions, and develop a research process that works for your organization.

In this class, you’ll learn:

✅ What to do before you begin your search
✅ Where to find reliable and revealing foundation data
✅ How to read and interpret a foundation’s 990-PF (yes, the tax form!)
✅ How to assess fit—values, priorities, timing, size, and more
✅ Simple ways to stay organized and save time

This class is for you if:

• You want to find more aligned, fundable grant opportunities
• You’re unsure how to evaluate foundations beyond their websites
• You’ve wasted time chasing the wrong grants
• You want a more strategic, focused approach to prospect research
• You love systems, spreadsheets, and clear next steps (or want to love them!)

What we won’t cover:

❌ How to build relationships with funders
❌ How to write grant proposals
❌ How to manage awarded grants

Tools + Resources You’ll Explore:

• Foundation and grant databases
• IRS Charitable Search & Foundation 990-PFs
• Funder websites, guidelines, and professional networks
• Real-world templates and organization systems you can use right away

You'll leave with:

• A research plan tailored to your needs
• A system to track and manage prospects
• Increased confidence in identifying the right funders
• Clarity about how to move forward strategically