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Philanthropy is about beginnings - new ideas, new projects, new awards, and new initiatives. Foundation program staff are attracted to philanthropic jobs because of the opportunity to start projects that will make a difference in people’s lives. To the...
Amber Bradley introduces a new tool that highlights ways grantmaking procedures can be streamlined—reducing the burdens on both funders and applicants.
Kevin Bolduc shares four reasons foundations make their Grantee Perception Reports public, but also builds an argument for why Glasspockets should consider including other, equally strong accountability efforts on its site.
Tim Chu shares the value of discussing his annual performance review with his manager and wonders why more grantees are not afforded this same opportunity with their foundation funders.
Ellie Buteau introduces a new research piece that provides a detailed look at grantees’ experience of the reporting and evaluation processes, what makes them most helpful, and how foundations could improve them.
Our case study, Lessons from the Field: From Understanding to Impact, provides an in-depth look at how three different foundations cultivate an understanding of their fields and then translate that understanding into more effective grantmaking.
Andrea Brock shares new data that suggests foundations have not shifted towards providing more general operating grants despite the abundance that has been written arguing for unrestricted support.
Kevin Bolduc thanks the 143 funders and the 50,000 grantees who have participated in the Grantee Perception Report process over the last four years and shares a Chronicle of Philanthropy ad that also extends that gratitude.
Phil Buchanan argues that funders should work to strengthen their relationships with grantees. He draws on testimonials from two foundations leaders who see strong funder-grantee relationships as critical to having an impact in their fields.
Ron Ragin of the Hewlett Foundation shares four lessons he’s learned during two years of working as a program officer.