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We are small family foundation. New to Foundant and this "process" environment. How do others handle the need to move a request to the next process due to funding limitations? Deny the current request and ask to reapply? Or is there an easier/better way? Thanks!
Hi! Our Community Foundation is looking into paying scholarships through 529 plans to help avoid aid displacement. Do any other organizations pay scholarships this way? Has it been helpful in reducing aid displacement? Thank you!
We have several designated scholarship funds where the selection committee is made up of the school/outside personnel (principal, guidance counselor, etc.) and we have no part in the selection process. Do you have the school sign some type of conflict of interest form and if so, would you be willing to share?
Hello colleagues and happy new year! We will be implementing the Nonprofit Directory later this year and would welcome any advice, suggestions, or lessons learned from those of you using it. A specific question I have is this: Do you have a maximum time length (i.e. 90 days, 6 months, etc.) you keep funding…
Do you have information on other upcoming Regional Training dates & locations for 2025? I know some have been announced, but we're trying to be sure what's ahead is on the calendar for this year and budgeted for so we can plan and staff accordingly around our events and scholarship/grant cycles. Particularly interested in…
Good Afternoon, Our foundation has been getting more and more requests from sports teams in our local area asking for grants. Some sports teams are associated with local high schools, others are independent traveling teams. Some are asking for help with purchasing equipment and others are just asking for general help with…
Enjoy scrolling through this recap of 2024 community activity in our annual edition of the Compass Year in Review! Thank you for all your contributions, and being part of our community for philanthropy! In 2024 we had…. 664 New members 356 New discussions 651 New comments 242 Contributors 71 Questions answered 66, 967…
What are your common practices for inputting donations that have been postmarked before the end of the year, but are not deposited to the bank until the New Year?
Happy March! Kudos to our Top 10 community members who lit up Compass with their engagement and dedication throughout February! 🎉 Let's give a round of applause to: @DebbieStanton, @MeganDeHoog, @AndreaGerhard, @MichelleSchneider, @JoeyGreshowak, @AngelaFarnquist, @teraalbrecht, @AmandaHester, @codifarrar, and @LuisLeon!…
In 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 Crayons Johnna 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 for business owners, leaders and nonprofits, J.M. Lacey Communications seeks ways to simplify what has been unnecessarily complicated using proven systems to achieve results. Links: * cradlestocrayons.org * Webinars: register here * Social: Follow Foundant Technologies on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, and Instagram * Website: Foundant.com
