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Lucy Hanson

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  • Case Study: Streamlining Operations at the Moravian Ministries Foundation of America  Chris Spaugh CEO “You listen to your users, take that feedback, and make changes based on that feedback. That’s great. And it just improves your user experience tremendously. I think you do that better than anybody I’ve ever worked with, and I’ve worked with Read More

  • How Modern Funding Management Software Supports Strategic Philanthropy

    Philanthropic efforts are changing. Instead of funding short-term projects, grantmakers are opting to create long-term partnerships with the potential for continued collaboration and higher community impact. This shift to strategic philanthropy asks more of funders, requiring them to map every dollar to measurable results. Managing this level of intentional giving requires funding management software that Read More

  • Understanding Nonprofit Grant Management from the Funder’s Perspective

    We all understand that grantmaking is meaningful. However, it also carries the responsibility to create lasting connections that drive community impact. For funders, that responsibility often brings new challenges in managing the grant process effectively. As more nonprofits seek external funding, strong grant management becomes essential to keep pace with demand. When done correctly, it Read More

  • Free charity management health check questionnaire

    Running an effective grant program requires strong processes behind the scenes. A quick charity management questionnaire can help you spot what’s working well and where small adjustments could make a big difference. Self-assessments don’t have to be complex to be effective, but they should cover every step of your grantmaking process to ensure compliance and Read More

  • AI for Funders Webinar Series Q&A

    On July 24, 2025, we hosted the first webinar in our series on AI for funders. The webinar was facilitated by Darian Rodriguez Heyman – bestselling author of the newly released book AI for Nonprofits and Founder & CEO of Helping People Help – and expert guest presenter Michael Belinsky, Director at the AI Institute Read More

  • Streamlining Financial Management at the Community Foundation Grey Bruce

    Case Study: Streamlining Financial Management at the Community Foundation Grey Bruce “Foundant is an evolving, organic piece of software… it’s a very responsive, reflexive thing that is continuing to change and evolve as our sector and as our work changes and evolves.” Stuart Reid Executive Director 207 endowed funds 2+ yards worth of board reports Read More