Registration for this session will begin on January 15, 2025.
Join us on February 5 at 11 am in Brooks Place for an informative session on securing funding for your nonprofit organization. Led by Candid network engagement manager Tracy Kaufman, this workshop will focus on maximizing your use of the Foundation Directory, the leading prospect research tool for fundraisers, featuring over 307,000 grant-maker profiles.
This session will provide effective strategies for identifying grant-makers who have previously supported organizations with missions similar to yours. Whether you are new to the Foundation Directory or a seasoned user, this session will provide valuable insights and practical tips to enhance your grant-seeking efforts.
Don't miss this opportunity to empower your nonprofit with the knowledge and resources needed to thrive in today's competitive funding landscape.
Registration for this in-person class is required.
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Tracy Kaufman is a Network Engagement Manager at Candid, leading workshops related to nonprofit sustainability, management, fundraising, and other essential issues relevant to philanthropy and the social sector. Her trainings primarily serve nonprofit professionals, but also audiences comprised of funders, artists, students, and academics. Tracy is a lead instructor for Candid’s three-day Proposal Writing Boot Camp and teaches a popular workshop on outcomes and measurement. As one of Candid’s training experts, webinar instructors, and a frequent public speaker, she has spoken at conferences, most notably the United Nations, and has represented Candid on numerous panel discussions.
In addition, Tracy provides training and support to Funding Information Network (FIN) partners – libraries, nonprofit resource centers and other institutions – and provides philanthropy and fundraising information services to individuals and local organizations. Her relationship with Candid began in 2007, when she began working for Foundation Center, one of Candid’s two legacy organizations. Previously, Tracy held positions with the Association of American Publishers and New York Public Library. Tracy earned her Bachelors of Arts in Writing Seminars from John Hopkins University, and studied Library and Information Science at the Pratt Institute.
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