For years, Grantseekers told grantmakers that the only way they’d receive a grant was if a corporate employee was on their board of directors. The pandemic sort of wrecked that plan. Not that … [Read more...] about Virtual Volunteers
The Equitable Evaluation Framework
Insights for Grantseekers... when funders place equity at the center of their giving The Equitable Evaluation Initiative group recently published a paper in partnership with Grantmakers for Effective … [Read more...] about The Equitable Evaluation Framework
Best day and time to ask for a contribution
When’s the best day and time to ask for a contribution? A Giving Way survey says that Tuesday and Fridays are the best days to ask, and weekends are the worst). The survey also found the best TIME to … [Read more...] about Best day and time to ask for a contribution
Funder Affinity Groups
Funder Affinity Groups Funder affinity groups are ongoing open-facing collaborations of grantmakers interested in a specific area of grantmaking (health, environment, K-12 education, for … [Read more...] about Funder Affinity Groups
Impact of Mega Grants on smaller nonprofits
Most philanthropoids seem okay with the huge McKenzie Scott-size grants that foundations are putting out for good causes. But some foundation employees are side-barring concerns about the impact these … [Read more...] about Impact of Mega Grants on smaller nonprofits
A look at the funding shifts in Mental Health in MN
Mental health has long been a neglected issue area among funders. The money designated for mental health usually went to hospitals. But, during the last decade, we have seen funders taking this area … [Read more...] about A look at the funding shifts in Mental Health in MN
Medica. Mount Sinai. G4GC. Bank of America. Otto Bremer. First Independence Bank
"MEDICA FOUNDATION A new online “flipping book”, for its Funding Opportunities Guide, is well-written, well-laid out, and has well-organized information including deadlines, contact people, and … [Read more...] about Medica. Mount Sinai. G4GC. Bank of America. Otto Bremer. First Independence Bank
Small Rural Grantmakers
"SMALL RURAL GRANTMAKERS Philanthropy Daily recently published a piece about rural grantmakers with the punchline, “Quite frequently, it’s the rural funders with modest financial means that make … [Read more...] about Small Rural Grantmakers