Casey DeSain
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Reimagining the Grantee Experience: Data, Trust, and Long-Term Impact [Video]
In this video, GivingData CEO Liz Fischer and foundation leaders explore how foundations are shifting from transactional grantmaking to relationship-centered practices. They share how GivingData enables long-term,…
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How GivingData Powers Data-Driven Grantmaking [Video]
In this video, GivingData CEO Liz Fischer shares how GivingData was purpose-built to help grantmakers harness their data to drive strategic decisions and operational efficiency. Featuring insights…
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5 Practical Lessons to Improve GMS Adoption
Successful grants management system (GMS) adoption isn’t just about technology—it’s about people, process, and progress. In our recent webinar, “Small Wins, Big Impact,” the Perigee Fund team…
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How funders can embrace more trust-based, flexible grantmaking
As part of our Lunch, Learn, and Connect series, we had the opportunity to partner with Houston Endowment to explore how funders can adopt more trust-based, flexible…
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From Feedback to Impact: 6 Steps to Collect and Apply Grantee Feedback
Grantee feedback is a powerful tool for strengthening relationships, streamlining grantmaking processes, and driving greater impact. Collecting and using it effectively takes intentionality, transparency, and a commitment…
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Beyond Equity Aspirations: How the Mat-Su Health Foundation Aligned Process with Purpose
How the Mat-Su Health Foundation met the moment, managed thoughtful and deliberate change, and fostered a culture of learning.
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The Christensen Fund: Grantmaker Story [Video]
Stanislava Stancheva, Director of Partnership Strategy at The Christensen Fund, shares how GivingData has helped their team shift from tracking transactions to tracking relationships—an essential change for…
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Leveraging analytics for philanthropic success
In partnership with Slalom, GivingData explores how grantmaking organizations can harness the power of data to drive more strategic and impactful giving. This guide breaks down the…
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Small Wins, Big Impact: Practical Strategies for Grants System Adoption
Fully leveraging your grants management system (GMS) goes beyond implementation—true success comes from staff adoption and seamless integration into daily workflows. Perigee Fund learned that small wins—like…
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Your GMS, Your Hub: How Smart Integrations Streamline Grantmaking
Grantmaking organizations are constantly looking for ways to increase administrative efficiency so that they can focus more on what matters — their mission. In service of greater…
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