Instagram's visual nature makes it a perfect channel for executive directors to engage with their stakeholders. Aside from having a personal branding strategy, what exactly makes an effective personal brand for a nonprofit leader? It’s about authenticity.

Here's what's coming up at Foundation Center San Francisco!

Classroom:
Introduction to Fundraising Planning
Tuesday, March 29, 10:30 am-12:00 pm

Webinar:
Collaborative Grantseeking: 3½ Secrets for Success
Tuesday, March 29, 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Even the best grant proposal in the world isn't a direct link to grant funding. Before investing precious resources in a grants consultant, make sure you've taken these steps to shore up your development operation and strategy, strengthen relationships, and improve your chance of winning grants.

The Weingart Foundation devotes more than 60 percent of its funding to unrestricted support. Its president, Fred Ali, explains why in this conversation with Antony Bugg-Levine, CEO of the Nonprofit Finance Fund.

Here's what's coming up at Foundation Center San Francisco!

Webinar:
How to Build Your Network for Greatest Impact
Tuesday, March 22, 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Classroom:
Proposal Writing Workshop
Thursday, March 24, 9:00 am-4:00 pm

Ever wondered if you can raise money through fiscal sponsorship and crowdfunding to support a creative project? Dianne Debicella and Theresa Hubbard from Fractured Atlas joined Foundation Center West to share information on how to combine fiscal sponsorship and crowdfunding to support artistic projects.

Darian Rodriguez Heyman, former Craigslist Foundation E.D. and author of the newly-released Nonprofit Fundraising 101 joined Foundation Center West to share concrete tips and tools for individual giving, foundation grants, corporate sponsorship, earned income, and online and peer-to-peer campaigns.

Here's what's coming up at Foundation Center San Francisco!

Livestreams:
Everything You Wanted to Know About Podcasting But Were Afraid to Ask
Tuesday, March 15, 11:00-11:30 am

Webinars:
Introduction to Finding Grants 
Wednesday, March 16, 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Classroom:
Leaving a Legacy: Best Practices for Preserving and Growing Your Nonprofit’s Assets
Thursday, March 17, 3:00-4:00 pm

With the benefits and popularity surrounding crowdfunding, it is easy to overlook the potential associated legal risks. For every nonprofit currently engaged in or considering engaging in crowdfunding, here are a few of the many factors to consider.

Here's what's coming up at Foundation Center San Francisco!

Webinars:
Branding Basics for Nonprofits
Tuesday, March 8, 11:00 am-12:00 pm

Classroom:
Top Ten Fundraising Tips, as Featured in Nonprofit Fundraising 101 
Tuesday, March 8, 3:00-4:30 pm

Fiscal Sponsorship + Crowdfunding = $$ for Creative Projects
Wednesday, March 9, 3:30-5:00 pm

Foundation Maps: A Guided Tour 
Thursday, March 10, 3:00-4:00 pm

Livestream:
Top Ten Fundraising Tips, as Featured in Nonprofit Fundraising 101 
Tuesday, March 8, 3:00-4:30 pm

Fiscal Sponsorship + Crowdfunding = $$ for Creative Projects
Wednesday, March 9, 3:30-5:00 pm