Phil Buchanan calls on foundations to play a role in #GivingTuesday by rewarding effective organizations with impact grants.
Foundations Get Ready: There’s a #GivingTuesday Coming
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Funder/Grantee Relationships
One Year Later, What Is the State of Grantees’ Use of Foundations’ Social Media?
Ramya Gopal provides an updated look at our research on how nonprofits are interacting—or not—with their funders’ social media efforts.
The Most Common Words Grantees Use to Describe Their Funders
Kevin Bolduc shares an important piece of qualitative data on how nonprofits view their funders.
A Worthy Investment in a Powerful Asset
Guest author Sarah Di Troia shares the powerful story of how technology investments from foundation funders have allowed Health Leads to take advantage of new partnerships and build a more sustainable earned revenue stream.
Sustainability is a Shared Responsibility
Guest author Andrea Cohen Barrack discusses the need for funders to support grantees in building core strength sustainability.
Under the Microscope: A Closer Look at Nonprofit Challenges
Ellie Buteau introduces our newest research report on how nonprofits would like their foundation funders to aid them in responding to the challenges they face.
Philanthropy End of Summer Beach Reading: Part 3
In the finale to his summer reading mini-series, Phil Buchanan highlights two articles that call attention to the importance of relationships.
Data Point: Nonprofits Want More Discussion about Assessment with Funders
Ellie Buteau presents a data point on how discussions about performance assessment can be a valuable source of non-monetary support for grantees.
Secure Your Own Oxygen Mask First
Guest author Susan McConnell advocates for funders to focus on developing the skills of program officers as a way to lead to more effective working relationships with grantees.
Data Point: More Transparency Needed About What Foundations Are Learning
Andrea Brock shares a data point from our “Foundation Transparency” report about nonprofits’ desire for funders to be more open about their experiences with what hasn’t worked in their grantmaking.