Foundant Technologies (Foundant), a leader in making philanthropy easier and more impactful through innovative software solutions and exceptional client experiences, launched a quarter-long series of free educational events and resources aimed at helping philanthropic organizations “work smarter, not harder.” In partnership with Rachel Myers, a collaborator and strategist with more than 23 years of experience Read More
Foundant Technologies’ CommunitySuite software has hit a milestone with the addition of its 500th client. Community foundations use CommunitySuite to manage operations more efficiently and effectively with one comprehensive, easy-to-use, cloud-based philanthropy solution. CommunitySuite offers robust fund accounting, constituent relationship management (CRM), events management, a donor portal, online donations, and the opportunity to manage grants Read More
An effective meeting not only runs efficiently, but also creates an open, positive environment. Explore five meeting culture best practices from Foundant. Read More
Capacity building for nonprofits improves your ability to deliver your mission. Learn how to build your capacity and motivate donors to give from Foundant. Read More
Learn critical prioritization tips and strategies to identify what is most important and create space to accomplish those tasks. Read the article from Foundant. Read More
Sometimes, it feels like our calendars are out of control and our time isn’t truly ours. Learn practical tips to make your calendar work for you from Foundant. Read More
The federal government awards over $500 billion annually as grants for different projects and programs. These funds are intended for specific purposes or goals and have controls to prevent abuse, waste, and fraud. Federal grants are subject to certain regulations, oversight, and audits to ensure accountability and transparency. Privately provided funds, similarly, must meet contractual Read More
Grant reporting is standard for grantees—it’s (generally) obligatory to provide grantors ongoing updates and retrospective breakdowns regarding efforts and outcomes. For example, under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA), federal financial award recipients must issue reports on the allocations and uses of the awarded funds. Note that these progress reports were previously filed Read More
Discussions of grant management often focus on the steps grant recipients must take to fund their projects and administer those funds properly. But grant administration is no simple process for funders and grantmakers, either! Grant administration can involve any number of activities, from building relationships with your grantees to allocating foundation resources strategically. Ultimately, overseeing the Read More
When Foundant and SmartSimple merged in 2024, we aimed to better serve all types of organizations driving impact in the social good ecosystem. However, what we’ve learned in this process is that combining two teams of people who are all passionate about the work they do brings added benefits – broadening perspectives, exponential learning, and new friendships. At the Read More