Featured Events
May Grant Writing Series
Our three-part Grant Writing Series is back! This series is a great opportunity for those new to grant seeking or anyone who wants to brush up on their skills. Sign up for one, two, or all three sessions. Please note that the first two classes will be in person. Intermediate Grant Writing will be held virtually.

Tuesday, May 16 | 10:00am - 11:30am | In person
Learn about who funds nonprofits, what funders want to know about organizations they are interested in funding, how to identify potential funders and make the first approach. More...

Thursday, May 18 | 10:00am - 11:30am | In person
This workshop will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal. More...

Tuesday, May 23 | 10:00am - 12:00pm | Zoom
During this interactive session, participants will learn and review aspects of a good grant proposal and practice reviewing actual grants. This workshop is presented by Brittany Campese of Vision Driven Consulting. More...
It is vital that every nonprofit have a multi-year plan that outlines where they are headed and how they will get there. At your consultant session, you can discuss what a strategic plan is and how to develop one.

Please note: this month's sessions are only open to established organizations with 501(c)3 status or those working with a fiscal sponsor.

The Regional Foundation Center is pleased to offer Ask a Nonprofit Expert with Volunteer Executive Consultants (VEC) from RSVP. On the second Wednesday of each month, VECs will be available for 45-minute management one-on-one consulting sessions to assist you with a project or goal related to the month's topic. Space is limited so register today!

Three session times are available: 10:00am - 10:45am | 11:00am - 11:45am | 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Upcoming Programs

Thursdays, May 4 and 18 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | In Person
Use your photo to enhance your professional portfolio and make your LinkedIn profile stand out among the selfies!

Thursday, May 11 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | In Person
Learn the basics of creating a trademark! Explore resources for creating a logo for your brand, business or nonprofit, and learn about how to register your trademark.

Thursdays 10:00am - 11:30am | In Person
Drop-in sessions offer a 10-minute mini-lesson on how to search Foundation Directory (FD). After the mini-lesson you can explore FD on your own and staff is available to answer questions. Participants can come and leave at any time throughout the session. A laptop or other device is required to receive assistance during the drop-in sessions (smartphones are not recommended).

Monday, May 15 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Virtual
Did you know that Applicant Tracking Software’s electronic eyes scans your resume before it gets seen by humans? This workshop will help you get more interviews by teaching you how to beat the ATS robots.
Featured Partner Event
RSVP’s Volunteer Executive Consultants (VEC) provide free managerial consulting and educational services to existing and potential nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia area.

Having an effective board is one of the most important ways to ensure the long-term success of your organization. Yet finding and recruiting board members is one of the most difficult challenges for many nonprofits. Often board recruitment is addressed as needed, rather than strategically. Joined by a panel of executive directors and board members, we will examine how to consider your organization’s ongoing and long-term needs to create a framework and build a board best suited to meet your organization's goals.

May 24 | 10:00am - 11:30am | Zoom 
Local Funding Opportunities
RFC Services
Visit the
Regional Foundation Center

Visit us on the ground floor of the Parkway Central Library, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. Our space offers:

  • Free wifi
  • Meeting rooms
  • Access to on-site databases: Foundation Directory Professional and DonorSearch
  • Print and periodical collection
  • A change of scenery from your home office or cubicle
Research Appointments are Back!

We are pleased to share the return of our research appointment services! Our popular research appointments are available virtually or in person at the Parkway Central Library. Schedule an appointment with a nonprofit librarian to learn how to use Foundation Directory and create a research strategy that fits the funding needs of your organization.

You can also schedule an appointment to discuss any of our other databases: DonorSearch, GuideStar, or SimplyAnalytics.
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Parkway Central Library
Business Resource and Innovation Center
1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103