In a previous blog post, we discussed social justice philanthropy and three important components of this sub-sector of philanthropy. (You can read that post here). As funders continue to align their work with greater social, economic, and environmental movements, it’s important they consider these organizations’ needs. Here are five tips [...]

Have you ever tried to assemble a piece of furniture with hundreds of steps, missing pieces, and just a little bit of blood, sweat, and tears? This analogy is comparable to the everyday struggles of managing a nonprofit organization. It's especially relevant for small to mid-sized organizations. Having well-meaning individuals [...]

A small foundation’s team wears multiple hats - program officer, IT director, development manager, and the list goes on. It’s difficult to manage each of these unique roles with their respective challenges. A cloud-based grants management system such as {g}grants assists in reducing the paper shuffle. However, an even more [...]

Political, racial, religious, and social tensions seem to be at an all-time high in the United States. Fortunately, in order to channel our frustration or fear into something positive, we can donate to causes  that support our beliefs and morals. This easy action can create systemic change - alleviating the [...]

Non-profits and foundations brace for impact. The Millennial generation (those born between 1981 and 1996) and Gen Z (those born after 1996) will soon dominate the American population. According to Statista, in 2017, millennials numbered 71 million in the United States. The generation that follows the Millennial generation, Gen Z, [...]

Have you ever watched the reality show Undercover Boss? In the show, a CEO or another high-ranking corporate executive leaves behind his or her corner office and works alongside his or her low-level employees. These CEOs hear stories of individuals who juggle multiple jobs or single parenthood. Despite these challenges, [...]

Written grant proposals offer grantmakers an opportunity to get to know an organization, understand their needs, and review the organization’s goals and strategies. Many grantmakers also take time for phone calls, meetings, and email correspondence to help coach proposals to success. They also discourage organizations from applying, if there is [...]

We often hear that nonprofits have limited resources; however, it is uncommon for us to acknowledge that foundations, too, have limited resources. So just as we ask nonprofits to be innovative in their strategies, we as grantmakers must do the same. Beyond writing checks, here are four ways you can [...]