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
Learn how to write a letter of inquiry that shares an overview of your organization, the need you’re addressing, and your project plan with Foundant’s guide. Read More
As your organization grows and opportunities become more numerous, capacity problems will make themselves known. This is true in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Read More
At Foundant Technologies we have always been supporters of the youth philanthropy movement.It was on the road in 2015 that Mark and I discussed starting a youth philanthropy project in Bozeman, MT. Read More
It’s tempting to use software for multiple purposes, thinking you’re being cost prudent; but forcing a tool to do more than it’s intended can cost you more than you think you’re saving. Read More
While serving as a grantmaker gives wonderful perspective and insight for when sitting on the grantseeking side of the table, it also gives me unique perspective and ideas on ways grantmakers could… Read More
No matter what your mission is, there is a donor somewhere in this world who is just as passionate about your cause as you are. You just need to figure out who it is! Read More
As a rule, Executive Summaries are designed to offer your reader a BRIEF overview of your organization’s capacity and proposed initiatives. The BEST Executive Summaries allow you to “hook” a prospecti Read More
There’s too much need in our communities not enough money to fund everything. So, how do you know what to fund? Read More