One of the most challenging aspects of operating a nonprofit is raising funds and creating a strong donor base. These are some of the courses we offer that are designed to help nonprofits become better fundraisers and grant writers. Click on the title of any course to learn more. If you have questions about any of these courses, please contact OKCNP's Training Department.

Nonprofit Fundraising Intensive:  In partnership with the The Fundraising School, part of the IUPUI Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, this 2-day in-person course is instructed by experts in the field of fundraising and philanthropy. In this course, learn how to efficiently use your time and existing resources – including board members and other volunteers – to achieve your fundraising goals.

Fundraising With Boards:  Elevate your fundraising with a comprehensive 6-hour course designed for frontline fundraisers and board members. This course is for you if you're a frontline fundraiser or board member seeking to propel your nonprofit's fundraising success.

Grant Management:   Knowing how to manage grants and grant relationships is just as crucial as the grant writing and application process. This training will cover all the bases of grant management. The topics covered in this three-hour session will include: building funder relationships, navigating collaborative funding projects, data tracking and more.   

Grant Writing Summit:  Topics include: current trends in philanthropy; how to research and build relationships with funders; writing your grant narrative; preparing a budget; how to have difficult conversations with funders and streamlining the grant process.

Fundraising Roundtable: Led by The Center's Development team, this roundtable approaches the issues around building a successful fundraising effort, covering topics such as best practices, events and stewarding donors.