Recent Posts

Equity in Grantmaking: Moving Beyond Tokenism to Meaningful Inclusion

The discourse surrounding equity in the realm of grant-making is not new, yet the urgency to transform conversation into concrete action has never been more critical. As we examine our roles within the philanthropic sector, we must confront an uncomfortable truth: despite our best intentions, the structures governing our grant-making processes often fall short of promoting true inclusion. It’s time …

Read More »

Measuring Impact: Beyond Metrics to Meaningful Change

In the world of grants and philanthropy, success has traditionally been tethered to quantifiable outcomes. Number of people served, percentage increase in literacy rates, or reduction in homelessness levels – these hard metrics have long provided the benchmarks for evaluating the effectiveness of grants and the programs they fund. However, the true essence of impact often resides in the transformative …

Read More »

Future-Proofing Nonprofit Funding: Anticipating Changes in Grant Eligibility Post-Pandemic

As the nonprofit sector emerges from the shadow of the pandemic, there is an anticipation mixed with anxiety about the evolving landscape of grant funding. The world is not the same, and neither are the conditions that define grant eligibility. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for nonprofit professionals and organizations that depend on grants for their operations …

Read More »