Category: Grantmaking

How Grantmakers Can (and Should) Get Started with Research

Now is an important time for small and mid-sized foundations to engage in research activities. Institutional foundations are fighting to […]


Conflict of Interest Guidelines Every Grantmaker Should Follow

Humans are complicated creatures. While, as grantmakers, you see a lot of amazing work humans do every day, you also […]


4 Common Pitfalls in the Grant Review Process (and How to Avoid Them)

Even when your grant review process involves internal staff or people who have reviewed applications before, it can still be […]


How to Prepare Your Grantmaking for Economic Uncertainty (and Why Now is Different)

Recessions are part of the economic cycle, but that doesn’t mean anyone in philanthropy is excited to see a potential […]


The Different Types of Grant Reviews: What Grantmakers Need to Know

After a lot of research, conversations with community members, and writing—and re-writing—questions, your application for funding is live. And you […]


How to Leverage Your Grants Management System to Elevate Grantee Well-Being

Philanthropy is known for stretched dollars and thin margins so one more meal can be served and one more person […]


5 Ways Funders Can Address Nonprofit Burnout

Nonprofits play a critical role in addressing our most pressing issues and addressing gaps for the most vulnerable among us. […]


Strategies for Impactful Grantmaking During Funding Uncertainty

It’s been a wild few years for the philanthropy sector. Just as we finally got our footing from a global […]


Grant Distribution Best Practices: 5 Tips for Funders

Your relationship with your grantees is more than a transaction. But it’s difficult to drive impact when your grantees can’t […]


The Rise of Community Health Workers: A Best Practice for Modern Community Benefit Initiatives

Healthcare delivery has evolved since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, prompting health systems to find more effective ways […]