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Hey everyone! My name is Aden Collins and I am one of the new Client Support Interns here at Foundant Technologies. I became interested in working for Foundant after I graduated college and heard about it from a friend of mine. It sounded like the perfect opportunity to join an amazing organization! I am originally from…
My name is Tessa, and I recently joined the Client Support Intern Team; it's a pleasure to meet you! I’m excited to be part of Foundant and using technology to contribute to solutions that benefit future generations. I am originally from Los Angeles, California and have a plethora of technical expertise with SaaS,…
Hello! We are looking for other community foundations who are currently using the Fund Advisor Portal, Nonprofit Directory, and/or the Grant Catalog. Would you mind sharing your experiences? How are you using them? What is your experience with implementation? What features do you like the best? Share your experiences here…
Hi everyone! My name is Brady Stotler. I am a new hire of Foundant Technologies, in that I will be a Client Support Intern. I became interested in working for Foundant Technologies due to the fact that I wanted to learn more about the philanthropic community, and also be able to help out these communities out through the…
Would anyone be willing to share their People and Culture job descriptions? Thank you
Hey everyone! My name is Dalton Antolini. I am one of the new Client Support Interns recently hired here at Foundant Technologies. I became interested in working for Foundant after having a child and returning back to school to finish a bachelor's degree. I wanted a career path that I would be able to transition into with…
Congratulations to @KarenLampert, @CandaceKrell, @HollieShort, @LauraBidireanu, @JaneBeacom, @BenJohnBernardo, @LenoraLaVictoire, @hankdrew, @TheresaKolasinski, and @RachelScott for being on August Top 10 leaderboard! As a token of our appreciation, each of you will be entered into a draw for a special surprise. Stay tuned…
Thank you to everyone who joined us today to talk all things scholarships and the awards process! Below are some other resources on scholarship displacement that you can take a look at! Use this space to continue the discussion!
Hi folks, I'm looking to connect with other community foundation colleagues who have undergone strategy shifts that made significant changes to grant processes (e.g., decreased grant amounts, sunsetting previous grantee relationships that no longer are strategy aligned). We are shifting discretionary resources to…
I would like to ask if anyone reports fund balances to board members. A question has come up as to the fiduciary responsibility to protect the confidentiality of the donors' private financial information and how to take the appropriate steps to protect this information from public disclosure. All feedback will be greatly…
We have a few funds that award scholarships to the contestants in a pageant or rodeo. These recipients may be older and already have earned degrees or are committing to a one-year reign so are not able to attend college the next school year. Do you pay scholarship awards directly to a student loan? As a Community…
Hi. We are looking to update our wordage in our letters to our DAF advisors regarding pledges. Specifically, the United Way pledges. Does any have any examples of their letters that they are willing to share? Thank you in advance!
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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
