Grant-Making

In the fiercely competitive realm of grants and donations, storytelling emerges not just as a tool for engagement, but as a strategic imperative for visibility and influence. The very publications that set the highest standards in journalism – The Washington Post, The New Yorker, and The New York Times – have long recognized the power of a well-crafted story. It …

As we navigate the intricate tapestry of our healthcare system, we are met with a stark reality: the distribution of funds across physical health initiatives is far from equitable. The chasm that exists between the availability of resources for certain communities compared to others is not just a disparity—it’s a veritable gap that undermines the essence of what healthcare should …

In an ever-evolving landscape of philanthropy and funding, professionals in the grants and donations sector are finding that continuous learning isn’t just beneficial—it’s necessary. The proficiency of individuals operating within non-profit organizations, from researchers to fund managers, has a significant impact on both the efficiency and the effectiveness of grant-making. As the demands of the sector intensify, the need for …

As an experienced Nonprofit Financial Planner deeply immersed in the landscape of giving and support, I’ve witnessed firsthand the seismic shifts occurring in the realm of philanthropy. The advent of cutting-edge technologies—blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and big data—is heralding a new era for grant-making, one that promises to reshape how nonprofits operate and engage with their donors and benefactors. The …

In today’s fast-paced philanthropic landscape, nonprofits navigate an ever-shifting sea of funding opportunities and donor interests. As competition for grants intensifies and the demand for transparency and accountability rises, nonprofit organizations are increasingly turning to predictive analytics to steer their course towards sustainable growth and success. Predictive analytics, at its core, is the use of historical data, statistical algorithms, and …

In today’s philanthropic landscape, diversity and inclusion (D&I) have moved from the periphery to the center of conversations about how foundations and grant-making institutions can effectively drive positive societal change. It’s no longer just about the distribution of funds but also about who is at the giving and receiving ends, the inclusivity of the process, and the impact on underrepresented …

In recent years, the conversation around diversity and inclusion has permeated almost every sector, including the philanthropic space. As a vital engine of societal change, grant-making is not just about the allocation of resources; it’s about who those resources are reaching and the impact they have on diverse communities. This recognition has given rise to an essential question: How can …

In the world of grant-making and nonprofit work, the measurement of impact is both an art and a science. Foundations, donors, and nonprofit leaders seek concrete evidence of the difference their money and efforts are making in the communities they serve. However, when those communities are incredibly diverse and affected by complex societal factors, quantifying the true impact of a …