Category: Grantmaking

There is No Algorithm for Trust: What Leading with Trust Really Means Today

The Seduction of Speed In 2026, funders have more technological tools, more dashboards, more data, and more AI support than […]


How to Build a Data-Driven Culture in Grantmaking 

When your team can rely on the data in front of them, everything about your grantmaking becomes clearer. Decisions move […]


5 Advantages of Using Grants Management Software Instead of Spreadsheets to Manage Your Grantmaking

The person who coined the term “cat herding” may have been a grants manager. From applications to reviews to reporting, […]


Streamlining Grantmaking Processes: How Your GMS Can Double as a CRM

Managing grant applications is complex enough without the added frustration of maintaining two separate systems—one for funding requests and another […]


How to Get Leadership Buy-in for Streamlining Your Grantee Application

If your grantee application process feels harder to manage each year, you’re not imagining it. Many funding teams are seeing […]


5 Steps to Get Proactive About Risk in 2026

Modern life is defined by risk—and in 2026, the organizations that thrive will be the ones that meet uncertainty with […]


Beyond Charts and Lists: How AI and Data Visualization Transform Grant Reporting

As a grantmaker, you’re surrounded by data—applications, grantee updates, historical funding records, and industry trends. Gathering data isn’t the challenge […]


10 Things to Look for When Evaluating a Grant Proposal

To help you better evaluate submissions so that you are set up for success, here are nine items you should look for in any grant proposal.
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Data Health and Integration Fundamentals for Grantmaking Organizations

We’ve all heard the ancient—and ironic—quote often invoked during periods of turmoil: ‘May you live in interesting times.’ One of the more […]


Listening to Lead: How Grantee Advisory Groups Strengthen Your Grantmaking Strategy

What if the most powerful strategy tool in your grantmaking organization’s toolkit isn’t a new technology or a complex framework, […]