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I am curious to know whether people are going to opt for the automated ETF transaction payments from Fidelity Charitable via Stripe or if they will want those donations to go straight to a bank account. It would seem that the option to use Stripe would reduce the manual entry of donations from Fidelity Charitable. Is there…
Hi everyone, I’m looking for feedback on our current donation workflow to see where we might improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, or streamline steps. We have a part-time gift entry person and another staff member who assists with gift entry. Below is our current process: Current Donation Workflow Mail Opening…
Hey everyone! My name is Sneha and I am one of the new Client Support Interns here at Foundant Technologies. I became interested in working for Foundant after learning about the passion for leveraging technology to maximize philanthropic impact. I am originally from India, and have a background in IT and Supply Chain…
Has any organization integrated AI into their daily work beyond just taking minutes and sending emails? We are struggling to find resources and training applicable to community foundation work, and our staff, particularly development staff, are asking for more. I would love to chat with someone who has found unique…
Happy 2026! Congrats to our Top 10 community members who lit up Compass with their engagement and dedication throughout January! Let's give a round of applause to: @KristiLester, @DanaJeffery , @AaronSpevacek, @PamelaProvo, @DianaMaxwell, @MauraWhite, @ChristinaValdois, @cydneypearce, @JuliaWitcher, and @LisaDelang! As…
Hello everyone, Like many foundations, we’re seeing a noticeable increase in the number of Letters of Intent (LOIs) submitted each year. As we reviewed our 2025 submissions, we realized that many organizations submitting LOIs did not meet our funding guidelines or criteria, which has resulted in a significant amount of…
Hey everyone! My name is Ruxshan, and I am one of the new Client Support Interns here at Foundant Technologies. I became interested in working for Foundant after learning more about how the company supports funders, grant providers, scholarship providers, and community foundations in making a meaningful impact. I’m…
Hey everyone! My name is Nicole and I am one of the new Client Support Interns here at Foundant Technologies. I became interested in working for Foundant when I learned about the mission to enable non-profit organizations to help more people! I am originally from Boise, Idaho and am currently studying Data Science and…
Hi all, Nuestra Herencia Grant Program, hosted by Latinos in Heritage Conservation, is in it's second round of funding. The due date for applications is February 13, 2026. Find out more information on our website and see recording of this year's webinars with more details for applicants.…
Hello! I saw a post from 2025 about 1099s here which was helpful. I just wanted to make sure I understand that we aren't able to file a 1099 within CSuite, correct?
Tired of juggling systems and spreadsheets? These grant management tools solve common pain points and help funders focus on what matters most.
Federal 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.com * Social: Follow Foundant Technologies on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, and Instagram * Website: Foundant.com
