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 Nonprofit Partnership Development with Regional Funders

How to Build Long‑Term Local Funding Relationships

Course Details

Course Title: Nonprofit Partnership Development with Regional Funders – How to Build Long‑Term Local Funding Relationships

Course Number: C-15149

Full course details can be found on this course's express course detail page.

About This Course

Regional funders, including community foundations, local corporations, family foundations, United Ways, and key major donors, are often a nonprofit’s most reliable partners, yet many organizations only interact with them through one‑off applications or sponsorship asks. This course teaches nonprofit leaders how to build and deepen relationships with regional funders once priority prospects have been identified. Participants learn to map their regional funding ecosystem, create high‑value funder profiles, craft mutual value propositions, and design simple touchpoint plans to keep relationships warm between grant cycles. Rather than focusing on which funders to research, this course concentrates on how to grow trust, alignment, and multi‑year support with the regional funders that matter most.

Who Is this Course For?

This course is for nonprofit leaders looking to build and deepen relationships with regional funders.

How long Is This Course?

Number of weeks: 4

Number of hours per week: 2.5

Total Training Hours: 10

How Do I Sign Up?

Apply for the course through "Start Your Application Now" below! Anyone is welcome to apply for our courses, even if you might not qualify for the Workforce Training Fund Program.  

Workforce Training Fund Program Application Requirements:

  • You need an Employer Identification Number (EIN).
  • A Certificate of Good Standing (DOR) that is less than six months old.
  • A Certificate of Compliance (DUA) that is less than one month old.
  • A signed IRS Form W-9 with a signature less than a year old at the time of the application.
  • Applying at least 21 days in advance of the course start date is recommended.

Check back often as we plan to offer a variety of courses relevant to nonprofit organizations.

If you would like to learn more about the Workforce Training Fund Program, you can find out more on the Commonwealth Corporation's website.