In today’s high-speed political environment, federal decisions – certainly the threat of a federal funding freeze – can significantly affect funding decisions and access for funders, nonprofits, higher education, and other organizations that rely on federal funding. Decisions from the Supreme Court, President Donald Trump’s administration, or agencies like the Office of Management and Budget, Read More
In 2023, charitable giving and donations hit $557.16 billion. While this was an impressive number to reach, the overall volume actually declined by 2.1% when adjusted for inflation. That same year, online donations reduced by 1%, even though monthly giving increased by 6%. This highlights the need for grantmakers to boost donations and build long-term Read More
Foundations are a significant source of funding for nonprofits—they donated $103.53 billion in 2023, accounting for 19% of the total charitable giving. Government grants are just as vital; up to 30% of nonprofits rely on them to sustain their operations. First, however, come applications. With over 100,000 nonprofits competing for various funds, funders and grantmakers Read More
Grantors want to see their funding drive real impact, but responsibility for success doesn’t rest on grantees alone; it’s a shared commitment. Through collective and purposeful effort, funders can better ensure the awarded grants drive meaningful outcomes toward their intended use. This demands strategic grantmaking, which involves funders deeply understanding their target issue, pursuing relationships with relevant Read More
The following questions and answers were developed to help Foundant clients learn more about the Foundant/L Squared Partnership. Client Questions Q: How will this impact our organization? What differences will we see?A: Our partnership with L Squared should only impact our clients in positive ways. L Squared will be able to provide access to resources Read More