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 [...]
Understanding the Grant Lifecycle: Info for Nonprofits
Many nonprofits rely heavily on grants to fund their missions, but successfully securing and managing grants requires a clear understanding [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Types of Grants That Every Nonprofit Should Know
Of the many ways a nonprofit organization can get funding, grants often seem like the holy grail. Fill out a [...]
Navigating the Shifting Political Landscape as a Federal Grant Recipient
With the recent federal administration changes, there is a lot of uncertainty in the nonprofit and philanthropy sectors. Federal grant [...]
Why Accurate Payroll and Time Allocation Is Crucial for Your Nonprofit Grant Reporting
As a nonprofit finance professional, you want all your data to be accurate. And payroll and grant reporting are two [...]
