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Connected PhilanthropyGrant Management in a Rapidly Changing EnvironmentFederal funding cuts, new executive orders, and other policy shifts impact each of our clients differently. Some funders are making commitments to fill funding gaps or offer grants to assist nonprofits. Others are waiting to learn more about how these changes will affect their grantees.The common theme: when funders respond to a changing environment, they do so quickly. Listen to this Coffee Talk recording to learn how your peers are adapting and what they’re experiencing.Links:Compass: Connect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.comSocial: Follow Foundant Technologies on...
2025-06-2348 min
Connected PhilanthropyLeadership and Innovation in Nonprofit WorkIn this episode of Connected Philanthropy, we welcome Lynn Margherio, founder and CEO of Cradles to Crayons. Lynn shares her inspiring journey from business consulting to the Clinton White House, and eventually founding a nonprofit that provides essential items to children in need. We dive into topics such as leadership, volunteer engagement, and measuring the impact of nonprofit work. Lynn discusses the power of community in driving change. Lynn Margherio | Founder/CEO, Cradles to CrayonsJohnna is the CEO, head writer and consultant of J.M. Lacey Communications, LLC, which focuses on writing and brand...
2024-07-2931 min
Connected PhilanthropyUnveiling Brand Stories: A Journey to Trust and ConnectionDiscover how authentic storytelling can build trust, loyalty, and a genuine connection with audiences, forging a path towards meaningful engagement in today's busy world.Johnna Lacey | CEO, J.M. Lacey CommunicationsJohnna is the CEO, head writer and consultant of J.M. Lacey Communications, LLC, which focuses on writing and brand storytelling, training and coaching. J.M. Lacey Communications empowers business owners to effectively communicate their purpose by teaching them how to find and tell their unique story to impact the world through a systematic process. Built on empathy and the desire to eliminate frustration...
2024-04-2931 minConnected PhilanthropyGrantee Perspectives: Maximizing Funders' ImpactIn this episode, our speakers discuss how funders can maximize their impact and improve their processes, all from the perspective of grant professionals. Laura Cochran, GPC | Senior Development Associate, Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP) Laura is the Grants Manager for the Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP) in Indianapolis, Indiana. She has been a grant professional for nearly 20 years, a member of the Grants Professional Association (GPA) for 13 years, and a Grant Professional Certified (GPC) for 12 years. For the last 13 years, while working at INHP, Laura’s work in grants has focused on raising programs and lend...
2024-02-2621 min
Connected PhilanthropyThe Benefits of AIWhile AI brings many risks and uncertainties, it also presents opportunities for the philanthropic sector. In this episode, we discuss AI tools, the importance of being open to new technologies, and AI's potential implications on human interactions and responsibilities.Cory Brester | Director of CRM and Information Systems, Foundant TechnologiesCory supports a fast-growing team focused on maximizing the philanthropic community. As a software solution provider for grantmakers, grantseekers, scholarship providers, and community foundations Foundant is tasked with supporting the infrastructure of philanthropic programs everywhere; in order to be successful at this, Foundant needs a reliable i...
2024-01-1529 minConnected PhilanthropyCollaboration Unleashed: Trends That Defined Philanthropy in 2023Discover the real-world stories and examples that showcase successful collaborations, demonstrating the power of unity in addressing the challenges of our time. Whether you're a funder or a nonprofit organization, this episode offers invaluable insights and inspiration to fuel your own collaborative endeavors.Speakers:Brad Ward, Regional Director, Community Foundations | Foundant TechnologiesDiane H. Leonard, GPC, Founder | DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing ServicesAndrea Dicks, President | Community Foundations of CanadaCesar Del Valle, Director of Partnerships | CandidLinks:Compass: Connect with other members of the philanthropic com...
2023-12-0450 minConnected PhilanthropyQ&A: Strengthening Connections With Your Nonprofits (Part 2)This is part 2 of a panel discussion with several nonprofit professionals answering Q&A questions about ideal relationships with funders. Learn what nonprofits wish funders knew.Stephany Hessler, Grants and Foundations Manager | Save the BayNonprofit professional with expertise in: volunteer management; grant research, budgeting and writing (corporate, foundation, and federal); experiential learning program development; project management; relationship building; recruitment, retention and recognition of volunteers and staff; public relations/media relations; internship program development and management; community outreach and sponsorship; event planning; creation of public programs for nonprofits; group training and facilitation; board development and...
2023-11-2021 minConnected PhilanthropyStrengthening Connections With Your Nonprofits (Part 1)Are you looking to improve your grant process, application, and relationship with applicants? Does your organization want to integrate more trust-based practices into your philanthropy and be more transparent? Listen to a panel discussion with several nonprofit professionals and hear them describe ideal connections and relationships with funders.Stephany Hessler, Grants and Foundations Manager | Save the BayNonprofit professional with expertise in: volunteer management; grant research, budgeting and writing (corporate, foundation, and federal); experiential learning program development; project management; relationship building; recruitment, retention and recognition of volunteers and staff; public relations/media relations; internship program...
2023-11-0637 min
Connected PhilanthropyEthics In FundraisingGrant professional have grant-related ethics to protect donors, organizations, and themselves—all at the same time. It’s important to adhere to these ethics, which reflect the highest standards in professional behavior. Come away from this episode with a deeper understanding of grant ethics and how to apply them throughout the grant cycle.Topics:Why ethics are important to the grant profession.How the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) Code of Ethics applies to both consultants and staff members.How to discuss grant ethics with your donors, organization, and other constituents.The #1 grant-related ethics question and how to a...
2023-10-2329 min
Connected PhilanthropyFacebook Fundraising: 8 Tips to Raise 10K+Facebook fundraising can be a rewarding way to involve people in positive change. Learn how it can be used for peer-to-peer fundraising, Giving Tuesday campaigns, birthday fundraisers, and more!Sean Kosofsky | Mind the Gap ConsultingSean helps nonprofit leaders develop the mindset, tool set, and skill set to increase funding and impact. he is a strategic advisor offering coaching, consulting, and courses that transform your nonprofit’s capacity and performance. Sean has worked in and led nonprofits for 30+ years and specializes in helping young and small nonprofits accelerate their results. Links:We...
2023-10-0928 min
Connected PhilanthropyHow Community Foundations Are Managing ChangeHear community foundations discuss which systems and processes they are using to create space for the essential, impactful work supporting they do.Topics:fund minimumshow to deal with inactive fundholdersgrant catalog featuretribute donorsindividual giving is trending down in the usengaging young peoplehow to balance learning and daily workLinks:Upcoming Coffee Talks: foundant.com/events/Giving USA StudyCompass: Connect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.comSocial: Follow Foundant Technologies on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, and InstagramWebsite: Foundant.com
2023-09-2521 min
Connected PhilanthropyStrategic Insights: How Funders Leverage GLM/SLM for Optimal ResultsHear new granting strategies, and hear from other GLM/SLM users on some of the processes and tactics they are using to get maximum value out of their Foundant solutions.Links:Compass: Connect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.comSocial: Follow Foundant Technologies on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, and InstagramWebsite: Foundant.com
2023-09-1113 min
Connected PhilanthropyWhat Are Affinity Programs For Nonprofits? | Foundant TechnologiesJoin us as we explore the world of affinity programs and how this innovative approach can facilitate stronger connections with donors and save nonprofits time.Jenni Craig, President | Affinity Makers Jenni is a skilled fundraiser with 16 years of experience in higher education. Throughout her career, she has successfully raised millions for institutions through strategic, affinity-based programs that focus on donor belonging and retention. Jenni recently launched her own company, Affinity Makers, to share her fundraising strategies and expertise with nonprofits around the country. Together, with her husband Jeremy, Jenni is the co-founder and co-owner of...
2023-08-2825 min
Connected PhilanthropyTechnology Planning for NonprofitsWhat is technology planning and why is it important? Learn why this is one of the most neglected aspects of operating a nonprofit and how to avoid common pitfalls. Karen Graham | Karen Graham ConsultingKaren is a speaker, trainer, writer, and consultant with expertise in technology leadership and innovation, nonprofit software, and digital strategy. Her consulting work includes strategic technology roadmaps, development of knowledge resources, and leadership coaching. Karen was the Executive Director of the national nonprofit Idealware, and has held leadership roles in capacity building, arts, and human service organizations as well as a s...
2023-08-1429 min
Connected PhilanthropyDispelling 5 Common Fundraising MythsThanks to many studies and research, we have much more information about giving trends, donor behaviors, and motivations that can inform how we best engage with our donors. This episode dispels common fundraising myths around recent trends in fundraising, donor motivations, ways donors give, and changing donor demographics.Barbara O'Reilly, Founder and Principal | Windmill Hill ConsultingBarbara O’Reilly, CFRE understands that fundraising is much more than just raising money. It’s about enabling donors to realize their philanthropic dreams for issues that are most important to them and to be part of the change they...
2023-07-3133 min
Connected PhilanthropyEmbracing ChangeChange is the only constant in life. How do you decide which change to embrace and which to dismiss as a fad? Which changes—whether systems or processes—will create space for the essential, impactful work supporting your mission? Tune in to this episode to learn how to identify, prioritize, and embrace it.Brad Ward, Regional Director, Community Foundations | Foundant TechnologiesBrad joined the Foundant team after years at the Council on Foundations as the Lead Strategist for Community Philanthropy, with a keen focus on Community Foundations. Brad is also a former community foundation CEO who...
2023-07-1733 min
Connected PhilanthropyStrategic Planning: Unlocking Success for Your OrganizationMarie Palacios, Lead Consultant | Funding for GoodMarie is an expert facilitator, certified by The Institute of Cultural Affairs in the USA, in evidence-based facilitation practices known as the ToP Method. She combines proven facilitation methods and her passion for community to facilitate dynamic and productive meetings. Marie enjoys facilitating community organizing, advocacy, consensus building, and action planning workshops for diverse organizations across the nation. Over the past two decades, Marie has worn every hat imaginable in the nonprofit world: volunteer, board member, program director, executive director, and development consultant. Her nonprofit specialties include strategic planning facilitation...
2023-07-0334 minConnected PhilanthropyConnecting Beyond The Check: Building Grantor/Grantee TrustBuilding grantor/grantee trust is a process that goes far beyond writing a check. It takes intention and thoughtful connection. A panel of private funders share stories about unique ways they are bringing community members into the grantmaking process and building better relationships with their nonprofit partners.From community involvement to focus groups to centering racial equity in their granting work, these funders are tackling difficult challenges with small changes while working within the constraints of their “traditional” funder role. Instead of saying, “we can’t change because we have to answer to our board,” they’re saying, “we...
2023-06-1950 min
Connected PhilanthropyEffective Internal CommunicationLearn from your peers how they have created communication practices across departments and job types at their organizations. This webinar was originally recorded on 5/11/2023 and was moderated by Alyse BraatenIn this coffee talk, we hear grantmakers, scholarship providers, and community foundations share challenges they've faced with internal communication and strategies they use to overcome them.Alyse Braaten, Manager of Client Success | Foundant TechnologiesBorn and raised in Bakersfield, California, Alyse has deep roots and strong connections to the nonprofit sector. Having worked in the field of college access and scholarships for over 10...
2023-06-0538 min
Connected PhilanthropyGetting Buy-In For a New Software ToolCalculating and communicating the return on investment for a large software purchase is no easy task. This episode explores some useful marketing and selling strategies that can be applied to internal purchasing decisions.Lori Finch, Director for Nonprofit Sales and Sales Enablement | Foundant TechnologiesLori is a dynamic and creative executive, strategist, and builder with an entrepreneurial spirit and skilled in sales, coaching, partner development, relationship/account management, and communications View her LinkedIn hereLinks: Webinar: Communicate For GoodQ&A: Nonprofit Q&A: How to Communicate for Goodnonprofitlearninglab.orgCompass: Connect with other me...
2023-05-2220 min
Connected PhilanthropyHow To Write For Good: Tips From a CopywriterHear expert insights from Foundant's copywriter on how to craft compelling copy. In this episode we cover the importance of considering your audience, writing for different mediums, where to find inspiration, adding personality when you are writing for an organization, and the power of stepping away.Katie Sproles, Marketing Copywriter | Foundant TechnologiesThroughout her 30-year career in marketing and communications, Katie feels fortunate to have been able to dedicate her skills to writing compelling copy about organizations that serve others or enable the work of those who do. Before joining Foundant’s team in 2021, she fo...
2023-05-0820 min
Connected PhilanthropyGoing Beyond ScarcityLearn how an abundance mindset can help reduce burnout, underinvestment, and high turnover within your nonprofit organization.Brittny Wilson and Nia Wassink | The Nonprofit ReframeBetween them, Brittny and Nia have over 30 years of working in nonprofits. They’ve worked on the program side, the business side, fundraising, and even sat on Boards of Directors. Their vast experience, primarily with local and regional organizations, gives them an authentic voice on behalf of the sector.Brittny and Nia are able to bring forward topics and discussions that are often hidden or not discussed within th...
2023-04-1033 min
Connected PhilanthropyCommunicate for GoodWhether you work with a nonprofit organization, community foundation, grantmaker, or scholarship provider, the key to maximizing your impact is the same: building meaningful relationships through successful communications. Learn tangible tips and resources to help you better serve your mission by communicating in ways that are good for yourself, your team, your organization, and the world.Erica Mills Barnhart, Founder & CEO | Claxon CommunicationErica Mills Barnhart is a communication expert, speaker, author, and coach. She is Founder & CEO of Claxon, a company focused on teaching companies and leaders how to use words to ch...
2023-03-2738 min
Connected PhilanthropyGetting Work DoneHow can you rapidly deliver value to your clients/community? In this episode, Aarron Szalacinski, Director of Engineering, describes how Foundant Technologies uses the Agile framework - and how this methodology could be valuable for the philanthropic sector. Aarron Szalacinski, Director of Engineering | Foundant TechnologiesAarron is proficient in Domain Driven Design principles, Software Documentation, Web Applications, Micro Service Architecture and Agile Methodologies. An extroverted people person who is always looking for the opportunity to coach and manage team members to maximize their potential and bring value to an organization.He is a...
2023-03-1330 min
Connected PhilanthropyTime ManagementTime is our most valuable asset and we don’t want to give it away without thought. In this episode, we discuss how to use time management strategies to better organize our calendars and make sure we prioritize the work that matters most. Sammie Holzwarth | Product Manager Grants and Scholarships, Foundant TechnologiesIn her time with Foundant (since 2011) Sammie Holzwarth has taken on many roles in her path to becoming the Product Manager of Grants & Scholarships. Starting as an intern with Foundant’s Marketing Team, Sammie then moved into a Client Success Manager role - succ...
2023-02-1329 min
Connected PhilanthropyPrioritizationSay NO to what is not essential, so that you can say YES to the work that matters most. Prioritization is not about getting more things done, it is about getting the RIGHT things done. Learn strategies and frameworks to help you better prioritize in this episode.Andrea Stevenson | Solutions Engineer, Foundant TechnologiesDrea is a dynamic and analytical professional with 15+ years of experience in operations management and marketing/communications across a variety of industries. She has held just about every position one can hold in the nonprofit world including Executive Director. She is a...
2023-01-3035 min
Connected PhilanthropyLeveraging TechnologyWorking smarter, not harder means knowing how to get the most out of technology. Learn strategies for better evaluation, adoption and cohesion of your software tools.Cory Brester | Director of CRM and Information Systems, Foundant TechnologiesCory supports a fast-growing team focused on maximizing the philanthropic community. As a software solution provider for grantmakers, grantseekers, scholarship providers, and community foundations Foundant is tasked with supporting the infrastructure of philanthropic programs everywhere; in order to be successful at this, Foundant needs a reliable infrastructure of its own. Cory manages Foundant’s internal corporate IT in...
2023-01-1622 min
Connected PhilanthropyWork Smarter, Not HarderIntroducing "Work Smarter, Not Harder" a collaborative content series to help you better serve your mission, and yourself featuring guest host Rachel Myers.Rachel Myers, Founder | RM + CompanyRachel has over 23 years of experience working on all sides of philanthropy. She served for 12 years as an Executive Director for two nonprofit organizations and has worked for the past 9 years on the funder side at her local community foundation. Along the way, she's also served as a trustee for 11 years for her local public library board. The experience of working both as a staff member, and...
2023-01-0218 minConnected PhilanthropyHow to Keep Yourself SafeLearn how to build a cybersecurity plan that will keep you and your organization protected.Lynn Soeths, Manager of Security Services | Highpoint NetworksLynn oversees cyber and physical security teams located in North Dakota, South Dakota and Colorado but spans the US in the scope of her work. Lynn also enjoys project management and pre-sales engagements.Links: ● CIS Controls links: https://www.cisecurity.org/controls/cis-controls-list ● Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhdspud● LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-soeth-543997bb/Want to see additional resources? Visit resourc...
2022-12-0520 min
Connected PhilanthropyNonprofits: Test Your AssumptionsLearn how thoughtful questions can help you attract and retain donors of every capacity (small to major).Chris Barlow, Founder and Customer Happiness Director | BeelineChris likes multiplication - what does that mean?He is grateful to help nonprofits use digital marketing to multiply the reach of their mission and the growth of their donors.Most of all, he's grateful to be the dad to seven kids, and to try to teach them how to live in a way that multiplies good in others.Links: ● Email: team@you...
2022-11-2127 min
Connected PhilanthropyCybersecurity and Ethical HackingLearn about the risks associated with web applications and learn how you can make the right decisions to keep yourself and your organization safe.Cory Brester | Director of CRM and Information Systems, Foundant TechnologiesCory supports a fast-growing team focused on maximizing the philanthropic community. As a software solution provider for grantmakers, grantseekers, scholarship providers, and community foundations Foundant is tasked with supporting the infrastructure of philanthropic programs everywhere; in order to be successful at this, Foundant needs a reliable infrastructure of its own. Cory manages Foundant’s internal corporate IT infrastructure and systems as we...
2022-11-0721 min
Connected PhilanthropyOctober: Cybersecurity Awareness MonthOctober is a spooky month full of ghosts, goblins and HACKERS TRYING TO STEAL YOUR DATA. Learn how cybersecurity awareness could save you and your organization from a hauntingly bad time. Cory Brester | Director of CRM and Information Systems, Foundant TechnologiesCory supports a fast-growing team focused on maximizing the philanthropic community. As a software solution provider for grantmakers, grantseekers, scholarship providers, and community foundations Foundant is tasked with supporting the infrastructure of philanthropic programs everywhere; in order to be successful at this, Foundant needs a reliable infrastructure of its own. Cory manages Foundant’s in...
2022-10-2423 min
Connected PhilanthropyTelling The StoryIn this Coffee Talk, we hear from funders across North America on how they tell the stories behind their grantmaking dollars.Topics:What stories do you want to tell?How do you tell your stories?Why do you want to tell your story in a better way?Connect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
2022-10-1043 min
Connected PhilanthropyWork-life and tech-life balance: Are you struggling with collaboration overload?A former software developer, now Founder and CEO of Mindful Techie, shares how to live a more balanced life in a digital world. Meico Marquette Whitlock | Founder and CEO, Mindful TechieMeico helps changemakers create work-life and tech-life balance so they can do their best work better while living their best lives. He is the founder and CEO of Mindful Techie, author of the Intention Planner, and a certified trauma-informed mindfulness teacher.Through speaking, training, and coaching, he facilitates transformative experiences that foster wellbeing in a hyperconnected and distracted world.He...
2022-09-2637 min
Connected PhilanthropyNonprofit Consulting: A Powerful Option for OrganizationsThis episode covers important details you should know if you are considering hiring a nonprofit consultant or becoming one. Amanda Pearce, CFREA grant writing expert, executive and development coach, fundraising consultant, and national fundraising trainer, Mandy Pearce, launched Funding for Good, Inc. in 2009 to equip organizations with the skills and tools needed to become successful and sustainable. Mandy has taken her passion and expertise for fundraising to the development field and shared it with individuals and organizations for over 23 years through executive coaching, strategic and development planning, capital campaign planning, seminars, and specialized consulting...
2022-09-1234 min
Connected PhilanthropyWorking With Colleges and UniversitiesIn this Coffee Talk we discuss communication with colleges, who owns scholarship requirements adherence, and tips for working with colleges and universities.Topics:Communication with colleges and students about scholarships.Different colleges rules and systems with scholarships. Tips for better communication for students and universities. Connect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
2022-08-2930 min
Connected PhilanthropyRecognizing the Need for Nonprofit Systems and DatabasesA nonprofit's productivity, collaboration, and knowledge sharing can all suffer if the right systems aren't in place. This episode explores some of the tools and technologies nonprofits should be aware of.Amanda Pearce, CFREA grant writing expert, executive and development coach, fundraising consultant, and national fundraising trainer, Mandy Pearce, launched Funding for Good, Inc. in 2009 to equip organizations with the skills and tools needed to become successful and sustainable. Mandy has taken her passion and expertise for fundraising to the development field and shared it with individuals and organizations for over 23 years through executive...
2022-08-1532 min
Connected PhilanthropyThe Great Resignation: Can We Change It To The Great Attraction?Learn how the "Big Quit" is impacting the nonprofit sector and what can folks do to combat the effects.Mazarine TreyzMazarine is the creator of the Asking for More framework and mastermind, a veteran fundraiser with years of experience going from Development Associate to Development Director, host of the Asking for More podcast, and author of the books The Wild Woman’s Guide to Fundraising, Get the Job! Your Fundraising Career Empowerment Guide, and 10+ courses on fundraising. She has helped thousands of people ask for more, whether in their fundraising work or a...
2022-08-0132 min
Connected PhilanthropyGrant Consulting: What It Takes To Be SuccessfulHear about the opportunities available for freelance grant writers, as well as the "hows" and "whys" behind becoming a grant consultant.Holly Rustick , CEO & Bestselling Author | Grant Writing & FundingHolly has been writing grants for 15+ years, immersing herself in the grant world and securing millions of dollars for nonprofits around the world! Holly is also an Amazon bestselling author, podcast host of Grant Writing & Funding, and world-renowned grant writing expert.Holly has been on both sides of the grant writing coin – writing them and winning grants as well as managing and reviewing them on...
2022-07-1839 min
Connected PhilanthropyShifting Traditional Power Dynamics: Flexible, Direct Grants to Local LeadersMove92 is a nonprofit organization that partners with and empowers local leaders to solve problems in their communities through simple yet revolutionary tactics; direct unrestricted grants.Geneva Pritchard , Executive Director | Move92Geneva has nearly 20 years of experience working in international development. Her varied experience includes involvement in water and sanitation programs with CARE International in Nicaragua, drug-resistant malaria among migrant communities, vocational incentive projects for people living with HIV and innovative education systems for mobile populations on the Thailand/Myanmar border, and diabetic retinopathy among marginalized populations with The Fred Hollows Foundation in Nepal and...
2022-07-0432 min
Connected PhilanthropyImpact Investing: Expanding your outreach in the CommunityIn this episode, we discuss loan requirements, tracking, and different loan repayment plans foundations have for their students.Topics:What the foundations loan requirements are.How loans are tracked.What loan repayments look like for the foundations. Connect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
2022-06-2024 min
Connected PhilanthropyNonprofit Impact Funnels and AvatarsBoris Kievsky discusses how nonprofits can use storytelling, technology, and marketing principles to achieve their missions.Boris Kievsky, Chief Storyteller and Nerd for Good | dotOrgStrategyBoris is dedicated to helping nonprofits harness storytelling and technology to create more heroes for their cause and a better world for all of us. Having spent a decade in computer science and over 15 years in theater, TV and film, he now loves to combine his passions for technology, storytelling, and making a positive difference in the world. Over the last 10+ years, Boris has helped hundreds of nonprofits increase their...
2022-06-0627 min
Connected PhilanthropyStaying Connected with Scholarship DonorsIn this episode, we discuss how to stay connected with your Scholarship Donors, through thank you notes from recipients, donor impact stories, and setting donor expectations. Topics:Having scholarship recipients sending thank you notes to scholarship donors. Scholarship recipients sharing the impact of scholarships from donors.'Establishing donor expectations. Connect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
2022-05-2332 min
Connected PhilanthropyStaying Connected With Your Board of DirectorsIn this episode, we discuss strategies and ideas to keep your Board connected and engaged with your important philanthropic work.Topics:What are your policies and procedures for your Board of Directors and Committees?How do you recruit and bring on new members?How do you structure committees and what responsibilities come with that membership?Do you have any events or special things you do to engage your Board Members?Connect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
2022-04-2534 min
Connected PhilanthropyValues in Trust Based GrantmakingDiversity and inclusion is an important value in everyday life and in Trust Based Grantmaking. In this episode of Connected Philanthropy, we discuss our values in Grantmaking, and how they help our foundations and their applicants. Topics:What does value base grantmaking look like in your practices?What does this look like for applications?What changes have you already made based on your values?Additional links mentioned:GrantAdvisorConnect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
2022-04-1130 min
Connected PhilanthropyGrant Professionals - We are a CommunityJohna Rodgers shares the importance of community and communication she has observed in her 25+ years working with nonprofits. Johna Rodgers, GPC | Johna Rodgers Consulting, LLCJohna Rodgers, GPC, has been there and done that. And almost every step of her divergent path included grants. For nearly 30 years, Johna has helped organizations of all types and sizes address their most critical needs—at the federal, state, corporate, and grassroots levels. In 2015, she opened Johna Rodgers Consulting, LLC, a full-service consulting agency. With more than $162 million in grant awards, she has the competitive experience needed to ensure pr...
2022-03-2836 min
Connected PhilanthropyBuilding Relationships: Advice From FundersHear ideas and strategies from funders on how they are maintaining human connection in the time of COVID.Topics:How are you building relationships with GranteesHow are you building relationships with FundersHow are you building relationships within your OrganizationWant to see additional resources? Visit resources.foundant.comConnect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
2022-03-1437 min
Connected PhilanthropyCybersecurityHuman error is what will cause you to succumb to a cyber attack, education and caution are our best tools. In this episode, Cory Brester and Tammy Tilzey talk about the simple but important ways you should be protecting yourself and your organization from cyber attacks.Cory Brester | Director of CRM and Information Systems, Foundant TechnologiesCory supports a fast-growing team focused on maximizing the philanthropic community. As a software solution provider for grantmakers, grantseekers, scholarship providers, and community foundations Foundant is tasked with supporting the infrastructure of philanthropic programs everywhere; in order to be...
2022-02-2823 min
Connected PhilanthropyHow Funders Can Reduce Applicant BurdenTrust-based philanthropy is a hot topic these days, and for good reason. Given unprecedented challenges, organizations and applicants are having to work even harder to serve their constituents. Funders are asking how they can help by reducing applicant burden. Listen as funders discuss the following topics...Topics:What prompted you as a funder to consider reducing applicant burden?What is required to make these changes?What changes have you already made?Want to see additional resources? Visit resources.foundant.comConnect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
2022-02-1434 minConnected PhilanthropyANNOUNCEMENTAnnouncement: This podcast is now "Connected Philanthropy" (formerly known as "Nonprofit Coffee Talks")Listen to discussions with experts from funding organizations, nonprofits, and all walks of philanthropy to learn about out-of-the-box programs and initiatives that are successfully tackling today’s biggest challenges in the philanthropic sector as a whole. New episodes will be released every other Monday. This RSS feed will remain the same so if you are already subscribed you will remain subscribed and can continue listening on Apple Podcast, Spotify or foundant.com/podcast/Connect with other members of the philanthropic co...
2022-02-0102 minConnected PhilanthropyBuilding Sustainability and Resilience with Lessons Learned from Disaster ResponseSharmila Rao Thakkar, MPH, MPA | SRT Advising & Consulting, LLCSharmila is a nonprofit & philanthropy professional with more than 20 years of experience in social services, public health and education. Utilizing expertise in leadership development, program implementation, resource development and evaluation, she coaches and advises clients on operations and administration, board development, grantmaking, next-gen engagement, communications, program development and community outreach activities.Sharmila specializes in visioning/ planning, grant program development, content development, start-up operations and establishing governance structures for nonprofit and philanthropic endeavors, including foundations and individual donors.email: SRT.Advising.Consulting@gmail.comSocial: @SharmilaRThttps://www.f...
2021-12-2029 min
Connected PhilanthropyScholarship CommunicationListen to this Scholarship Coffee Talk where we will discuss how you are getting the word out about your scholarships. Do you need the general community to better understand how you serve the community? Do you need applicants, evaluation committee members, or new donors?How do students learn about your scholarship offerings?Do you solicit your community for new evaluators to participate? How do you find new evaluation committee members?What information is important to communicate to your donors at the start of your scholarship season?Want to see additional resources? Visit resources.foundant.com...
2021-12-1734 min
Connected PhilanthropyBalance of Power: Understanding Where the Nonprofit Board Roles End and Staff BeginsMandy Pearce, CFRE | Owner | Funding for GoodIn 2009, visionary, Mandy Pearce, founded her flagship company, Funding for Good, to equip organizations with all of the skills and tools needed to become successful and sustainable. She continues to enjoy evolving this company to meet the changing demands of the nonprofit world.For over two decades, Mandy and her team of experts have shared their proficiency in fundraising through executive coaching, strategic and development planning, seminars and specialized consulting programs. Mandy’s dynamic teaching style has brought thousands of people to her presentations at conventions, training workshops and...
2021-11-2237 minConnected PhilanthropyNonprofit Accounting and the Benefits of Active PreparationChristian Spearow | JitasaChristian is the General Manager, Bookkeeping & Accounting Services, and has been with Jitasa since the summer of 2010. It was his first ‘real job’ and he’s never left. He currently works as the General Manager of Bookkeeping & Accounting Services, overseeing all accountants here at Jitasa. Previously, Christian was the Director of Client Services, supervising a team of accountants that work with our +70 Boy Scouts of America councils and another team dedicated to serving Unions.In his spare time, Christian enjoys basking in the great outdoors, playing with his horses and dogs on his li...
2021-10-2521 min
Connected PhilanthropyWhat does it mean to be an Agile Nonprofit?Diane H. Leonard, GPC, STSI | dhleonardconsulting.comDiane is a Grant Professional Certified (GPC) and Approved Trainer of the Grant Professionals Association. Diane has recently become a Certified Virtual Presenter through espeakers.She is also a Scrum Trainer by Scrum Inc, Scrum Master by Scrum Inc, and Scrum Product Owner by Scrum Inc. credentialed by the Agile Education Program powered by Scrum Inc.™Since 2006, Diane and her team have secured more than $86 million dollars in competitive grant awards for the clients of DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services. She is an active member of th...
2021-09-2740 minConnected PhilanthropyFinding Time to Keep your Grant Pipeline FullCynthia Adams | Founder and CEO| GrantStation.com, Inc.Cynthia Adams has been dedicated to helping nonprofit organizations identify and secure the funding they need to do their good work for well over 45 years. Cynthia founded GrantStation because she believes that grantseeking requires a thorough understanding of the funders and sound knowledge of the philanthropic playing field. Her life's work has been to level that playing field, creating opportunities for all nonprofit organizations, regardless of size or geographic location, to secure grant support.Cynthia also gives back to her community. She serves on the Advisory Board...
2021-08-3048 min
Connected PhilanthropyCreating a Fundraising BoardDarian Rodriguez Heyman | Facilitator, Fundraiser, Social Entrepreneur, and AuthorDarian is an accomplished facilitator, fundraiser, social entrepreneur, and author. After co-founding, globally scaling, and ultimately selling Beyond Interactive, one of the first digital advertising agencies, he began his life’s work of “helping people help.” This started during his five-year tenure as Executive Director of Craigslist Foundation, after which he was appointed as a Commissioner for the Environment in San Francisco, and authored the best-selling Nonprofit Fundraising 101 and edited the best-selling Nonprofit Management 101 (Wiley & Sons). In addition to his active consulting, facilitation, and public speaking work, Heyman currently...
2021-07-2638 min
Connected PhilanthropyFrom “How To” to “Why" In Grant SeekingAmanda Day, GPC and Kimberly Hays de Muga, GPC are the cohosts of Fundraising HayDay, a podcast about grants and such. Together they bring over 50 years of grant, fundraising, project management, and “other duties as assigned” experience to the show. With episodes dropping every other Thursday, you’ll hear from industry experts about monthly giving, the art of storytelling, the power of social media, and so much more. Kimberly and Amanda have been known to lament about the need for change in our field, from ways to fix the application forms and online portals to moving towards trust-based funding.A...
2021-06-2847 min
Connected PhilanthropyGrant writer vs Grant Professional? A discussion with Julie AsselIn this episode, we discuss the definition and broader view of what it means to be a grant professional.Links:To learn more about The Grant Professionals Certification Institute visit their website here: https://www.grantcredential.org/ attend an informational fireside on the evening of June 23rd: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvdOuvrjooH9S_cLjFTdsJcoa3NNflodeH Julie Assel, GPC | asselgrantservices.comTwitter: @ACgrantsFacebookLinkedInJulie Assel, GPC, is the President/CEO and a Senior Writer for Assel Grant Services. Julie has a varied background in grant writing including writing for schoo...
2021-05-2447 min
Connected PhilanthropyNonprofit LeadershipMarc Pitman | concordleadershipgroup.comConcord Leadership Group founder Marc A. Pitman, CSP® has been leading organizations and teams for decades. His failures and successes have caused him to study leadership for over 30 years, including earning a Masters in Organizational Leadership and certification as a FranklinCovey Coach. Combining his ongoing education with his own experience, Marc helps leaders lead their teams with more effectiveness and less stress. His latest book is The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Use Uncertainty to Become the Exceptional Leader You Are Meant to Be. He’s also the author of Ask Without Fear!® – which has be...
2021-04-2645 min
Connected PhilanthropyShould Employees Donate to their own Organizations? A discussion with Ephraim GopinEphraim Gopin | 1832communications.comOver the last two decades, Ephraim has worn all the nonprofit hats. He has been a CEO, fundraiser, event organizer, alumni director, grant writer, marketing director and more. Ephraim also served as global communications director for an international family foundation, giving him a chance to see how things look from the other side of the table.Three years ago Ephraim founded 1832 Communications, an agency which helps nonprofits use smart and effective marketing to build relationships with donors and raise more money. 1832 partners with nonprofits to advance their fundraising efforts by upgrading th...
2021-03-2934 min
Connected PhilanthropyManaging Scholarships in a New NormalAs we enter a new year, COVID continues to change how we serve students and donors. More students are seeking scholarship deferrals to take gap years or attend community colleges. There is also an increase in non-traditional scholarship applicants as many students return to complete college or decide to delay college. How we manage and communicate these changes to students and donors will be critical in delivering stable funding for students in the future. Listen to this Coffee Talk to hear how others are successfully navigating through these changes.Topics:What is your current scholarship deferral p...
2021-03-2247 min
Connected PhilanthropyBuilding Grant Proposals for Social Change - A discussion with Barbara FloerschBarbara Floersch | barbarafloersch.comBarbara has over 40 years' experience managing nonprofits, writing grant proposals, and administering grants. She has raised millions of dollars in grant funding, served as a reviewer for federal grant competitions, trained thousands of nonprofit staff members throughout the US and internationally, and has testified before Congress on the reauthorization of the National Endowment for the Arts. Floersch was a trainer for the Grantsmanship Center from 2000 to 2021 and served as the Center's Chief of Training and Curriculum for 12 years until her retirement in January of 2021. She has published hundreds of articles, has...
2021-02-1853 min
Connected PhilanthropyHow to Find Good-Fit GrantmakersGrantmakers and the organizations they fund are partners. Grants provide the fuel, nonprofits provide the muscle, and together, funders and grantees pursue common goals.Listen to tips of the trade and straight-forward advice on a proactive approach to developing long-term partnerships with funders.Topics:What motivates funders to make grantsA thorough, methodical approach to finding funders that are a good fit for your workHow to turn your funder research into a powerful, flexible plan of actionSpeaker:Barbara Floersch | Chief of Training & Curriculum for The Grantsmanship CenterBarbara...
2021-01-121h 15
Connected PhilanthropyUniversal Application and CommunicationAs scholarship providers, we balance the needs/wants of many different groups. Donors want one thing, students need another, and we as administrators have our own preferences. Common/Universal Applications are a big topic in simplification, as are automated check-ins. In this episode, we walk through what we have heard, what we have experienced, and what we see as the pros and cons.Topics:Common/Universal ApplicationsCreative ways to connect with donors after award selectionGetting information from students after award selectionWant to see additional resources? Visit resources.foundant.comConnect with...
2020-12-2925 min
Connected PhilanthropyLearning to Love Your Finance TeamGrant writing is a misnomer. Half of putting together a winning proposal is building and collecting all the budget and financial documents that help tell your story. Learn tips and tricks from two highly successful grant writers who learned the power of collaboration when you partner with your financial team, because who knows numbers better than finance?Topics:Tips for successful communication between accountants and grant writers;The importance of building the budget first; andTools for internal collaboration that lead to successful proposals.Speakers:Amanda Day, GPC | Board Member of the Grant...
2020-12-151h 01
Connected PhilanthropyAdapting Your Programs for COVID-19Are you a board member or nonprofit leader looking to pivot your programs in light of COVID-19? Are you a grant professional struggling with articulating how your organization will meet program goals while accounting for the impacts of COVID-19?Well, let’s face it, COVID-19 is here to stay. Listen as we discuss what it means to adapt our community programs and tell our ‘COVID-19 updated’ impact story to funders.Topics:How to pivot your program for greater impact in the communityTips on modifying and communicating goals that take into consideration the impacts of COVID...
2020-12-1442 min
Connected PhilanthropyBuilding Resilience Into Your Year-End FundraisingListen as your peers discuss building resilience into their year-end fundraising. We identify strategies that are working well in our current climate, and ways in which people are learning, improving, and looking forward.Topics:How has your organization adjusted your normal approach to year-end fundraising? Are you pursuing any new collaborations?How is storytelling playing a role in your year-end efforts? How are you sharing your COVID-19 story?What are some ways you are working to build confidence among your donors when there is so much uncertainty right now?What are you looking forward to in 2021?
2020-12-0843 min
Connected PhilanthropyLearn from the past and look to the futureScholarships run annually for most scholarship providers. The new year means getting your calendar in order to ensure success. Though some of you may have already opened your applications, there are lessons to be gathered, reminders to be made, and new ideas to talk through. This coffee talk is a brain storming session from your peers. We learned this year that we can’t plan for everything, but we will all feel a bit better with a few preparations in place. Confession Time:What activities have fallen off your radar in the past?What activities/tasks see...
2020-12-0326 min
Connected PhilanthropyNavigating CARES Act and Other Government Funding ProgramsThe CARES Act has created increased government funding for grantmakers across the country. Listen in to hear how other funders are effectively managing the process of distributing government funds to generate maximum impact in their communities.Topics:What’s an aspect of your application or administration of funding that is working well?Are you working collectively with others in your state? What does that look like?What are the expectations and standards for reporting that you must meet?How are you managing the high volume of requests?Want to see additional resources? Visit resources.fo...
2020-12-0334 min
Connected PhilanthropyPursuing Federal GrantsApplying for federal grants can – to put it mildly – be daunting. In this training, presenter Julie Assel, GPC makes it easier by guiding participants through the major components, the key similarities and differences between foundation and federal grants, and how policy can impact the timelines of federal grant opportunities and deadlines. She then guides you through some of the pitfalls and highlights of writing federal grants, including planning, writing, submission, management, and the hotly debated topics of writing styles and budgets/finances.Topics:Examine major trends in federal funding and how to find appropriate grant opportunities for...
2020-11-161h 05
Connected PhilanthropyHandling the Year-End Spike in a Virtual WorldWith this year ending different than normal, many foundations are rethinking what year-end looks like for them.Topics Covered:Scholarships - how is your organization handling students taking a gap semester due to COVID?Is your organization expecting year-end to look different from prior years?Has your organization started planning for year-end? If so, what are you doing to manage this typically busy season?Want to see additional resources? Visit resources.foundant.comConnect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
2020-11-1416 min
Connected PhilanthropyThe “Sustainability Question”Many grant applications ask a “sustainability question”, which often looks like this: “How will you continue the program after the grant funding ends?”
The sustainability question is a stumbling block for many grant professionals. Federal and state government grants, as well as foundation and corporate grants all ask a sustainability question in one form or another. But how will you sustain your program and keep up the positive impact on your community?
Topics:
Learn how to avoid the common pitfalls that grant writers experience when addressing sustainability;
Understand what funders are REALLY asking with the “sustainability question”;
Receive specific solutions and examples...
2020-11-1346 min
Connected PhilanthropyPost-Award Communication… or Lack OfKeeping open lines of communication with your awardees can be difficult - and the award is just the beginning! Once selected, students may need to formally accept the award, confirm their university, and provide proof of enrollment or transcripts prior to receiving funding. Though you hope students will provide what you’ve asked for in a timely manner, there is often more to it than that. If after your efforts, students are still lacking documentation, what happens next? We'll talk about what’s worked, what hasn’t, and learn from each other as we move forward into the coming award...
2020-11-1233 min
Connected PhilanthropyNon-monetary Grantmaking and AssistanceNon-monetary grantmaking traditionally includes in-kind grants of land, equipment, or free space. However, in recent years, an emphasis has been put on providing assistance intended to build a nonprofit’s internal capacity. Grants of succession planning, executive coaching, and program evaluation are just a few examples. Listen to your peers share experiences in the what, why, and how of non-monetary grantmaking.Topics:How did your organization decide to provide non-monetary assistance? What shaped the conversation?What is your organization’s process for making and tracking non-monetary grants? Is it similar to that of a monetary award?What...
2020-10-3127 min
Connected PhilanthropyNonprofit Due DiligenceThis episode centers around the importance and variety of methods for performing nonprofit due diligence in grantmaking. Every foundation is different when it comes to types of documents they collect and how they use the data. Listen to this group discussion to learn what documents your peers are collecting and how they’re using them to better their grantmaking!Topics:What are your foundation’s required due diligence practices?Do you use any innovative or unusually revealing methods when researching nonprofits?How does this process influence you/your committee’s decision on which organizations receive what type o...
2020-10-2937 minConnected PhilanthropyManaging Competing Priorities and TasksPicture this – you were hired to do one job only to find out later that you also have many unexpected "other duties as assigned". What do you do when you are expected to manage tasks and team members in a deadline and priority-driven environment, yet many other tasks and meetings continue to creep up on your calendar?In this session, we discuss key strategies, tools, and tricks to help you feel more in control of your time so you can manage your projects and programs more effectively. You will walk away with tools and techniques you can us...
2020-10-2642 minConnected PhilanthropyThe Art of Securing Local Business SupportHow does your organization identify and secure resources - cash and in-kind donations - from your community? Perhaps you’ve identified local business support as an untapped source for funding your cause.Topics:Understand the current trends in corporate givingApply these trends to your advantage at the local levelAssess your internal needs before you begin solicitationsImplement helpful guidelines when making the ‘ask’Utilize the 4 key steps to building a strong corporate solicitation programSpeaker:Cynthia Adams, Grantstation Founder Cynthia has been dedicated to helping nonprofit organizations identify and secure the fundin...
2020-10-231h 18
Connected PhilanthropyGrantmaking Revelations from the COVID-19 PandemicThe first wave of funding in response to COVID-19 was largely distributed to nonprofits and businesses for emergency general operating support. As with other emergency situations of national or global scale, successive waves of funding often move beyond immediate needs.Topics Covered:How is second wave funding adapting to lessons learned and community needs revealed by the pandemic?What changes in funding strategy or priority has data revealing the disproportionate effects of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations caused, if any?How can funders move beyond normal and use the current crises to get better?Want...
2020-10-2042 min
Connected PhilanthropyCOVID-19 Recovery Initiatives in Donor ManagementDuring this Donor Engagement Coffee Talk we cover COVID-19 recovery initiatives looking at the rest of 2020. We identify strategies that are working well in our current climate, and ways in which people are learning and improving.Questions covered:Has your Donor Engagement strategy changed from month 1 to month 4? What’s working, what isn’t?What do you deem as your organizations greatest achievement in the current climate? What do you wish you knew before going into this time?How are people managing their relationship with their boards? Are their questions/concerns different? What’s your approach?Sector...
2020-10-0942 min
Connected PhilanthropyCommunity Foundations: Where to go for Additional Accounting ResourcesWith unique business needs and processes, foundations often have to look outside their own organization for help. Listen to your accounting peers discuss where they go for additional resources.Topics:Outsourced accounting services and outcomesOutsourced CIOs, investment custodians, and local investment managersWhere to find relevant Continuing Professional EducationWant to see additional resources? Visit resources.foundant.comConnect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
2020-10-0727 min
Connected PhilanthropyPost-pandemic StrategyAs cities begin to re-open and communities regroup across the country, our day-to-day work may look different than we’d envisioned. Upcoming conversations with trustees and grantees could indicate that new funding strategies and partnerships will be necessary in light of lessons learned during the pandemic.Listen to your peers as they share their experiences emerging from the immediate crisis.Topics Covered:What will the next phase mean for funder strategies? Will things remain the same, or has COVID-19 changed the way you partner with grantees?What changes are being considered relative to how yo...
2020-10-0144 minConnected PhilanthropyYou are not alone. Burnout is real, relevant, and recoverable.Workplace burnout isn’t just a “thing” to get over. It is real and recognized by the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases with real impacts on professionals everywhere.But is it real in the grants profession? And is it as rampant as it seems?Three burnout survivors -- Trish Bachman, GPC, Bethany Planton, GPC, and Johna Rodgers, GPC -- joined forces to research the prevalence of burnout in the grants field. In this empathy- and humor-riddled episode, the trio will share their own twist-filled journeys through burnout along with their research and strategi...
2020-09-2848 min
Connected PhilanthropyPower Writing for Grants and More!Clear, compelling writing is vital to all your on-the-job writing projects - not just grant proposals. In this value-packed episode, you'll learn simple, powerful, and often overlooked techniques that will have you writing more clearly, quickly, and confidently - right away.Topics:The big myths and misconceptions that could be sabotaging your writingThree fundamental strategies for getting your message across clearlyKey techniques and tools to help you get the results you wantAdvice from the top writing pros on editing, proofreading, and revisingSPEAKER:Maryn Boess, Founder and Principal Trainer, GrantsMagic U
2020-09-251h 07
Connected PhilanthropyCOVID-19 Concerns in Donor Management (Session 3)This is the third discussion on how donor management has changed in the wake of COVID-19.Topics Covered:Funding in the future- Has anyone started thinking about the next 16-18 months?Donor Fatigue- How to prevent itDonor EngagementWant to see additional resources? Visit resources.foundant.comConnect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
2020-09-1452 min
Connected PhilanthropyCOVID-19 Concerns in Grantmaking (Session 4)Episode 2 in a series where Grantmakers discuss how they're adjusting to COVID-19.Topics Covered:Lessons that can be learned from 2008 and other economic downturnsHow to balance immediate community needs and long term organizational stability of granteesHow to support grantees when they can’t pay the billsWant to see additional resources? Visit resources.foundant.comConnect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
2020-08-2640 min
Connected PhilanthropyCOVID-19 Concerns in Grantmaking (Session 3)In this third episode of Grantmaker Coffee Talks, we discuss how grantmakers can help their grantees during the COVID 19 crisis. Topics Covered:How to assist grantees with their immediate financial stability or sustainability?How to adjust grantmaking for the rest of the year?How has relationships with other funders changed?Want to see additional resources? Visit resources.foundant.comConnect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
2020-08-2639 min
Connected PhilanthropyBeing an Agile Leader In Your Nonprofit (Regardless of Your Title)How can YOU, an amazing nonprofit professional, regardless of your title, embrace the role you can play as a leader within your team? Listen to this episode to learn how.About the speaker: Diane H. Leonard, GPC is an experienced and respected grant professional who has provided grant development counsel to nonprofit organizations of varying size and scope for more than a decade. Clients she serves include health care providers, advocacy organizations, social services agencies, elementary and secondary schools, and municipal corporations.Books:Agile Leadership KoolkitThe Happy Healthy NonprofitScrum: The Art of...
2020-08-211h 04
Connected PhilanthropyBuilding a Fundraising BoardIs your nonprofit struggling to secure donations from your board of directors? Are you having a tough time getting them to open doors to potential donors, funders, and partners? Listen to this highly practical, tactical episode where our dynamic presenter will share concrete tips and tools designed to help your organization get more dollars in the door.Learn how to engage your board in a process that clarifies exactly what’s expected of each member, creates consensus around board expansion priorities, that completely transform your board meetings and make better use of everyone’s time, and that help...
2020-08-2056 min
Connected PhilanthropyContinuing COVID-19 Concerns in Scholarship ManagementIn this episode of Scholarship Coffee Talks; we're continuing the conversation on how COVID-19 has effected the world of scholarships and scholarship managementTopics Covered:Changes to renewable scholarshipsLearning more about your own community and familiarizing yourself with tuition pricesProactive communicationEmergency fundsChanging applicationsAssessing financial need in the current landscapeWant to see additional resources? Visit resources.foundant.comConnect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
2020-08-1944 min
Connected PhilanthropyCOVID-19 Concerns in Scholarship Management (Session 3)In this episode of Scholarship Coffee Talks; we discuss summer melt programming, award recipients, and university timelines.Topics Covered:Have you done “Summer Melt” programming in the past to keep students engaged with their upcoming college endeavors?Will you be doing anything (new or established) to celebrate your award recipients this year?What are we learning about timelines for universities for Fall and how does that affect your work?Q & AWant to see additional resources? Visit resources.foundant.comConnect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
2020-08-0730 min
Connected PhilanthropyCOVID-19 Concerns in Day-to-Day Accounting Functions (Session 2)How are funders adjusting in day-to-day accounting functions during the COVID-19 crisis?In this episode of Community Foundation Coffee Talks, we hear from different funders about how their work has changed and the resources, experiences, and creative solutions that are helping them maximize their impact.Topics Covered:Managing an Emergency Response Fund if one has been establishedIs your organization granting already, and if so, are you granting individually or to nonprofits? What is your organization doing to respond to current events?What kind of budget detail are you asking for in your application?Internal...
2020-08-0724 min
Connected PhilanthropyCOVID-19 Concerns in Donor Management (Session 2)Continuing the discussion on how donor management has changed in the wake of COVID-19Topics Covered:Changes & communication in fundraisingChanges & communication in grantingHow technology is your best friendWant to see additional resources? Visit resources.foundant.comConnect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
2020-07-0947 min
Connected PhilanthropyCOVID-19 Concerns in Day-to-Day Accounting Functions (Session 1)How are funders responding to COVID-19 in their day-to-day accounting functions?Topics covered:Working RemotelyACH Payment DocumentationBill Paying ServicesProcessing TransactionsChange In VolumeMailElectronic payments in the long-termWant to see additional resources? Visit resources.foundant.comConnect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
2020-07-0931 min
Connected PhilanthropyCOVID-19 Concerns In Scholarship Management (Session 2)Continuing the conversation on how scholarship providers are responding to the COVID-19 crisis.Topics Covered:How student interviews will be handledHow committee's will come together to make decisionsTransition from discussion to scoring for selectionWant to see additional resources? Visit resources.foundant.comConnect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
2020-07-0829 min
Connected PhilanthropyCOVID-19 Concerns In Scholarship Management (Session 1)Hear how scholarship providers are responding to the COVID-19 CrisisTopics Covered:Adjusting deadlines and required materialsOnline evaluationCommittee meetings and selectionWant to see additional resources? Visit resources.foundant.comConnect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
2020-06-2436 min
Connected PhilanthropyCOVID-19 Concerns In Grantmaking (Session 2)Episode 2 in a series where Grantmakers discuss how they're adjusting to COVID-19.Topics Covered:Unexpected needsDifferent ways funders are supporting granteesWhat the future of grantmaking looks likeWant to see additional resources? Visit resources.foundant.comConnect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
2020-06-2235 min
Connected PhilanthropyCOVID-19 Concerns in Donor Management (Session 1)How has donor management changed in the wake of COVID-19?In this episode of Community Foundation Coffee Talks; we discuss donor care through social distancing, volunteer engagement, and community partnerships.Want to see additional resources? Visit resources.foundant.comConnect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
2020-06-1938 min