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Beth Stipe Executive Director “CommunitySuite is now the backbone of our Community Foundation. It has transformed how we manage funds and engage with our donors.” $67M in assets managed 100 Scholarship funds About Toronto Arts Council Overview The Community Foundation of North Central Washington, a Foundant client since 2016, has grown to manage approximately $67
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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
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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
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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
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We’ve been working with foundations and leaders in the CSR space, and when it comes to the world of philanthropy, one thing is clear: especially in the age of AI, technology is no longer just a back-office issue. It shapes how nonprofits, grantmaking foundations, and other social-good organizations serve communities, build trust, and deliver on
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The artificial intelligence revolution has arrived in philanthropy, and foundation leaders can no longer afford to sit on the sidelines. With 81% of foundations reporting some degree of AI usage and nearly 30% of employed US adults using ChatGPT at work, the question isn’t whether AI will transform grantmaking—it’s how quickly foundations can harness these
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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
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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