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With over $500 billion awarded annually by federal grantmaking agencies, public funders track an overwhelming amount of activity across governments, nonprofits, and other recipients. And every dollar must be accounted for, who received it, how it was spent, and its contribution toward program impacts, to demonstrate fiscal responsibility and judicious allocations. It’s no easy feat.
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Imagine a funder reviewing two grant applications. One includes anecdotal success stories and a rough outline of activities. The other combines personal impact narratives with visualized outputs and outcomes, consistent metrics, and a well-documented reporting framework. Which application is more likely to catch the adjudicator’s attention and win funding? In an increasingly competitive funding landscape,
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Funders like you and your efforts to support your nonprofit partners are an inspiration. Helping nonprofits advance their mission benefits your communities and increases your organization’s impact. But, as the philanthropic sector evolves, what are the most effective ways to support your partners? At Foundant, we are fortunate to have deep connections to both funder
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Donor management is crucial for community foundations, funders, and social good organizations. It helps them track contributions, communicate with key partners, and show their backers they appreciate their support. However, managing your donor relationships can become a time-consuming, tedious task. Regardless, keeping tabs on your supporters is essential to properly engage donors, retaining their ongoing
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Grantmaking is a powerful tool for change. But if you’re in the weeds of grant administration, you know it can also feel like an endless checklist: managing submissions, wrangling reviewers, pulling reports, and fixing formatting. Today’s grant administrators need more than another login. They need software that supports how they actually work. That means tools
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Research grants drive some of society’s most impactful innovations, from life-saving medical treatments to transformative public policy. But while the outcomes of research funding are inspiring, the behind-the-scenes process of managing those grants can be daunting. For funders, the task involves balancing rigorous oversight with the flexibility researchers need to explore new ideas. Research grants
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Grants management is the engine behind impactful philanthropy. However, when data is scattered, teams get out of sync, and stakeholders lose visibility, even the most well-intentioned grantmaking processes can stall. More significantly, this can cause grantors and stakeholders to feel uncertain about continuing to support your foundation. That’s where a grants management dashboard becomes indispensable.
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Grant reporting is a critical component of grant management. Following grant reporting best practices demonstrates the grantee’s accountability, compliance, and transparency. It also offers grantseekers a chance to showcase their success, capability, and capacity, increasing the likelihood of securing even larger funds. In fact, filing grant reports is generally mandatory—certainly for federal grants, as provided in
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In today’s high-speed political environment, federal decisions – certainly the threat of a federal funding freeze – can significantly affect funding decisions and access for funders, nonprofits, higher education, and other organizations that rely on federal funding. Decisions from the Supreme Court, President Donald Trump’s administration, or agencies like the Office of Management and Budget,
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In 2023, charitable giving and donations hit $557.16 billion. While this was an impressive number to reach, the overall volume actually declined by 2.1% when adjusted for inflation. That same year, online donations reduced by 1%, even though monthly giving increased by 6%. This highlights the need for grantmakers to boost donations and build long-term