Casey DeSain
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How Funders are Embracing Flexible and Responsive Grantmaking Models
Foundations across the philanthropic sector are increasingly embracing models of flexible and responsive grantmaking to better support grantees and maximize impact. This shift reflects a commitment to…
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Data Quality in Grantmaking: A Foundation for Secure, Strategic, and Scalable Grants Management
Data is one of the most important philanthropic resources for foundations. It fuels insights, informs learning, and shapes strategic grantmaking decisions. From funding recommendations to payment accuracy…
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GDConnect 2025: A Celebration of Community, Innovation, and Values-Driven Grantmaking
Last month, nearly 200 grantmakers from across the globe gathered in Portland, OR for GDConnect 2025, our annual user conference and the first since GivingData joined forces…
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Navigating Risk in Grantmaking: Tools and Strategies for Uncertain Times
In today’s philanthropic landscape, uncertainty is a constant. Whether it’s economic volatility, shifting community needs, or unforeseen challenges faced by grantees, grantmakers must be prepared to navigate…
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How the GivingData Community Shapes the Platform
GivingData’s approach to building software for grantmakers is driven by values of empathy, collaboration, and a deep respect for the work that this community does every day.…
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Purpose-Driven Reporting: Unlocking the Power of Grant Data
As foundations increasingly rely on data to guide decisions, it’s becoming clear that standard reporting tools often fall short. Funders are turning to their grants management systems…
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From Gatekeeping to Gateway: How Funders, Nonprofits, and Boards Are Leading Together
At our recent Lunch, Learn, and Connect at the Doris Duke Center in New York City, funders, nonprofit leaders, and board members gathered to explore how they…
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Meeting the Moment: A Conversation on Emergent Grantmaking Practices
Last month, grantmakers and nonprofit leaders gathered in Cincinnati to discuss a timely and important question: How can we adapt, evolve, or create new grantmaking practices to better…
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Grantmaking During Uncertainty: Working alongside grantees to navigate risk
Foundations are increasingly recognizing the importance of risk management to strengthen grant outcomes — but how can grantmaking systems adapt to support this shift? This webinar explores…
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Reflections on the 2025 Grantmakers In Health Conference
Earlier this month, GivingData attended the 2025 Grantmakers in Health Annual Conference in New Orleans. The conference offered a substantive program, grounded in both the historical context…
