Foundations across the philanthropic sector are increasingly embracing models of flexible and responsive grantmaking to better support grantees and maximize impact. This shift reflects a commitment to reduce administrative burden on grantees, provide resources that align with real-time grantee needs, and shift decision-making closer to the communities their grantees serve.
To better understand how this shift is taking shape, we invited six foundations to share their experiences. We asked them how they define responsive grantmaking, what flexible funding models they’ve implemented, and how they are aligning their processes to better support grantees.
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Each foundation’s approach is shaped by the organizations they fund and the communities they serve. Collectively, they offer insights that other funders can learn from, adapt, or build upon.
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.