Casey DeSain

Casey DeSain is a Senior Marketing Manager at Foundant, where he’s spent nearly four years helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories and connect with the communities they serve. Casey has over a decade of marketing experience spanning B2B SaaS, digital strategy, and content development. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two daughters. In his free time, Casey likes to read, play board games, and take his daughters to theme parks.

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How GivingData Powers Data-Driven Grantmaking [Video]

June 10, 2025

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

May 27, 2025

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

May 14, 2025

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

May 9, 2025

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

May 7, 2025

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]

May 5, 2025

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

April 24, 2025

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

April 17, 2025

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

March 28, 2025

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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Siegel Family Endowment: Grantmaker Story [Video]

March 20, 2025

Kyla Kasharian, Senior Knowledge and Impact Associate at Siegel Family Endowment, shares how GivingData’s flexible platform has transformed their grants management processes.
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A Security Checklist for Foundations: What to Look for in a Grants Management System

March 18, 2025

Protecting sensitive data is a fundamental part of the grantmaking process. Foundations handle vast amounts of confidential information—including data about grantees, financial transactions, and program details. With…
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Purpose-Driven Insights: Transforming Grantmaking Data into Actionable Reports

March 5, 2025

Unlock the full potential of your grantmaking data by transforming it into purposeful visualizations and custom reports. Whether you’re exploring advanced logic to eliminate the need for…
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