Welcome to Grantmaking Basics Online. This Web adaptation of Grantmaking Basics: A Field Guide for Funders is both a guide and an interactive learning tool for those involved in the day-to-day grantmaking processes of a foundation or corporation.
Designed by seasoned foundation professionals, this desktop self-study course teaches new staff the core competencies of program officer work. Grantmakers can use the course as an orientation program or as a refresher to learn the subtle and not-so-subtle byways of philanthropy.
Grantmaking Basics Online has eleven chapters filled with practical knowledge, guidance and tips to help you along your journey as a grantmaking professional. Each chapter contains sample documents, study guides and quizzes. Other features include a glossary of terms, resource links and valuable references.
This innovative course offers a wealth of wisdom from the convenience of your desktop. Understanding the proposal review process, nonprofit financials, convenings, research and ethics has never been so easy and cost effective.
Grantmaking Basics Online is available to Council Members as a
- Self-study course at $80 or join the Mentor Program for $125
- Nonmembers are welcome at a rate of $295
To complete the subscription process, you will need your Council on Foundations individual profile user name and log-in password. Forgotten your login password? Request your password by email. Need to create a profile? Click here to create a new account.
Grantmaking Basics Mentor Program
New subscribers can enrich their career by joining the Grantmaking Basics Mentor Program. Gain new insights and learn tried and tested grantmaking solutions by having a veteran grantmaker mentor you throughout the program. Protégés and Mentors can come away with a broader perspective of philanthropy, a fresh view of grantmaking and a new colleague in the field.
Grantmaking Basics Online is a starting point, which can help you, learn the tools of the philanthropic field.
Jennifer Hollahan
Director, Executive Education
education@cof.org