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What Grantees Want: Publicizing Your Partners and Their Work
Do you actively publicize your grantee partners and the work they do? If not, you should strongly consider it. Whenever we field our Grantee and Applicant Perception Surveys (GAPS), respondents frequently express wanting funders and foundations to do more to publicize their organizations and work. The following anonymous quotes are a small sample of what... Read More
A Call for Catalytic Leadership in Philanthropy
Philanthropy is ever changing. Pressing issues and seismic political, economic, and technological shifts move us to regularly revisit how we work. Urgency, passion, curiosity, and the desire to engage are driving some lean funders (those with few or no staff) to center their giving around authentic relationships with grantees and members of their community. This... Read More
8 Podcast Episodes for Anyone Who Works in Philanthropy
During the pandemic, I dove headfirst into the great wide world of podcasts. Since then, I’ve listened to tens of thousands of hours across a variety of subjects. Here are eight thought-provoking episodes for anyone who works in philanthropy. What are your favorite podcasts and podcast episodes? Please let us know in the comments! How... Read More
How a Grant Management System Can Streamline Your Giving
In today’s world, funders are constantly looking for ways to optimize their processes and streamline their work. As the needs of your communities evolve, it’s crucial to keep up with the latest technologies. One solution is to use a grant management system built for funders to help streamline your grantmaking lifecycle. In this blog post,... Read More
We Need More Disability Inclusion in Philanthropy
As foundations strive to create a more equitable world, they must not overlook the importance of disability inclusion in philanthropy. Individuals with disabilities make up about 26% of the U.S. population. Yet, they’re consistently underrepresented on foundation boards and staff. Our 2023 Foundation Operations and Management Report found that just 12% of foundations had at... Read More
Why Your Foundation Needs a Great Brand
What’s your foundation’s brand? Many foundations don’t recognize the value of investing in their brand. Yet, organizations that prioritize and integrate strategic communications into their core operations have a distinct advantage meeting their goals and executing their missions. What Is a Foundation Brand? Your foundation brand isn’t your logo. Your brand is the complex mix of... Read More