Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers

Practical Tips for New-Employee Orientation
Chronicle of Philanthropy
This article shares some recommendations from job trainers and nonprofit managers on how to prepare new employees for their jobs.
www.philanthropy.com/jobs/2004/01/22/20040122-10732.htm

Orientation Checklist for Supervisors
University of California, Berkeley
hrweb.berkeley.edu/NEO/neosupck

Grantmaking Basics Online
Council on Foundations
This desktop self-study course teaches new staff the core competencies of program officer work.  Available for subscription.
www.grantmakingbasicsonline.org

Primer on Grantmaking
Association of Small Foundations
This online primer covers some basic tools needed to assess a grant proposal effectively, which can be a useful introduction for new foundation board or staff members.
www.smallfoundations.org/why_give_/primer_on_grantmaking

Virtual Classroom: Foundations and Their Role in Philanthropy
The Foundation Center
This free online course provides an introduction to foundations, their giving, and their role in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector — which can be a useful orientation tool for new foundation board or staff members.
www.fdncenter.org/learn/classroom/free_ftrip_detail.jhtml

Megan Wentworth