Category: Grantmaking

More Than a Shortcut: How Fiscal Sponsorship Helps Disaster Recovery

When a hurricane, wildfire, or flood tears through a community, the people best positioned to help are sometimes the least […]


What Grantmakers Can Expect at bbcon 2026

Between new expectations from applicants and grantees, reporting demands, and conversations around AI, there is no shortage of priorities competing […]


From Requirements to Relationships: Rethinking Grant Reporting to Strengthen Funder-Grantee Partnerships

When funders ask grantees for financial reports, the goal is usually straightforward. They want to understand how resources are being […]


Questions to Ask If You Are Thinking About Moving to a New GMS

When many organizations first implement a grant management system, the goal is simple. You want to make grantmaking easier. Over […]


Joy as a Resilience Strategy: Building Stronger Grantmaking Infrastructure through Joy

I’ve been thinking a lot about a recent conversation I had with a colleague. As we were catching up, she […]


Finally! AI Certification Designed with You in Mind

If you work in social impact right now, you’re probably already using AI in some way—whether that’s drafting content, summarizing data, or experimenting with new tools alongside […]


How Grantmakers Can Thrive Amid Climate Events and Stay Operational When It Matters Most

A huge thank you to Audrey Kidwell, Grants Manager for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, for providing many of the resources […]


Building Trust in AI-Enabled Grantmaking: A Framework for Organizations

When used with clear ends and principles, AI has the power to become a true force multiplier for grantmakers looking […]


How to Update Your Grant Application: Five Strategic Considerations

Change may be inevitable, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. No one wants to live in a […]


How to Scale Your Rapid Response Grants

When crisis strikes, communities can’t wait months for funding. Rapid response grants bridge that gap by helping organizations act quickly […]