FND 120 | Intro to Corporate and Foundation Relations

In spite of complex economic conditions, corporate and foundation relations programs must continue to forge ahead and evolve to meet the needs of a growing organization. Development professionals are challenged like never before to creatively engage and support existing philanthropic relationships as well as expand corporate and foundation partnerships to advance their institutional missions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the basics of corporate fundraising, including common types of corporate support and best practices for managing corporate relationships.
• Identify strategies for researching corporate giving and sponsorship opportunities, including key legal and tax considerations.
• Compare family foundations, community foundations, and corporate foundations, and explain their roles in the philanthropic landscape.
• Explain how foundations typically make fundraising decisions including grant cycles, budgets, and board approvals, and apply research strategies to identify and target potential funders.

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