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Applying Donations to Spendable
We are looking into allowing donors for endowed funds to apply some of their donations to the spendable to the fund. Doing this will allow endowed fundholders to be able to grant more beyond their normal spendable. We want to provide donors with more flexibility in their granting. Is anyone currently doing this? How does…
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What's Up from Missoula!
Hello team! My name is Tristan Clifford and I am one of the new Client Support Interns here at Foundant Technologies. I think it's awesome to have this opportunity to work at Foundant, as I believe that non-profits and charities do some of the most important work by helping people in need and alleviating issues that aren't…
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529 Plans to pay scholarships
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!
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New to the team!
Hello everyone! My name is Lina Spaes, and I am one of the new Customer Support Interns here at Foundant Technologies. As a recent Business Management & International Business graduate, I was drawn to Foundant for the exciting combination of philanthropy and technology. A fun fact about me is that I am originally from…
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Component Fund Fundraising Events
How does everyone manage Component Funds, specifically those that do not have their own 501(c)(3) status and are advised by donor-advised fund (DAF) advisors who are part of the general public, that want to hold fundraising events (i.e. gala, golf outing)? More specifically, how do you oversee their activities? What…
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Grant Awards for AI Tools and Training?
Hi Everyone, Is anyone currently making grants to support organizations' efforts to purchase and/or implement AI tools to improve their operations, fundraising, etc.? Are these grants driven by the organizations? For example, are nonprofits indicating this is a need they have and they're submitting capacity-building…
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Indiana
Welcome to the Indiana discussion group.
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Anyone users located in Northeast Ohio?
Hi, all! I am new to using the system as a Grantmaker. Our organization has historically only utilized the platform for grant applications. I am looking to fully maximize automation and want to add electronic award letters, grant acceptances, and requests for payments. Previously as a grantee, I know the system supports…
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Wisconsin
Looking for contacts in the Wisconsin area to expand our collaboration efforts! Feel free to email me at andrew.dudley.shannon@dudleyfoundationwausau.org I'd be happy to start a list of contacts and send it to those who are interested! Stay safe y'all! 😁
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Illinois
Looking to connect with grant and program staff at community foundations in Illinois! I have added several contacts who I've chatted with already so we can keep the conversation going about grantmaking strategies and ideas for innovation. My role is the Director of Program Services at The Community Foundation for McHenry…
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Minnesota
Hi, My name is Courtney Whited and I am in Minnesota. Would anyone else find it beneficial if we started a Minnesota discussion group? Hoping to start a group. Thank you, Courtney
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Sector Education Series: AI and Emerging Technologies
Hello, Friends! I am the Director of Marketing Communications for Foundant+SmartSimple+GivingData and I'm excited to share a new content series we will be publishing over the next few months. We started with our "How Foundations are Using AI to Multiply Mission Impact" webinar on 7/24 and will be continuing the series next…
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How are you incorporating fraud prevention best practices into your current processes?
I am looking into how we can add more preventative measures against fraud into our current grant processes. I am interested to hear how other organizations are preventing fraud internally and externally. Please share what you have or are currently working on!
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Sector Education Series: Board and Leadership Development
Hello, Friends! I am the Director of Marketing Communications for Foundant+SmartSimple+GivingData and I'm excited to share a new content series we will publish over the next few months. We started with our "High-Impact Board Development: Strategic Tools for Foundation Governance Excellence" webinar on 8/5. We will continue…
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July's Top 10 Compass Members!
Happy August! ☀️🌾🌻🌽 Congrats to our Top 10 community members who lit up Compass with their engagement and dedication throughout July! Let's give a round of applause to: @NikkiHilchey, @SarayFigueroa, @MeghanDudle, @RosieOgawa, @SharonChelouche, @KaitlynMoyers, @AnnmariePuleio, @LeianneNeffHeppner, @TriciaLewis, and…
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Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country- Flood Relief Work
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has been doing incredible work over the past several weeks to raise money for those affected by the devastating floods. More than $60 million has been raised and over $8 million has already been granted to trusted nonprofit partners helping families, businesses, first…
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Incentivizing Fund Adviser Portal Use?
Colleagues - We are hoping to garner some more enrollment/usage on our Donor/Fund Adviser portal. How have you all gotten higher rates of enrollment? Matching? Prize drawings? Open to lots of options and ideas! Thank you!
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Grants to High School Sports and/or Club Organizations
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…
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AI Generated Responses from Applicants
My organization uses Foundant for Grant, Scholarship, and Assistantship applications. We recently received two applications that were generated by AI (ChatGPT). The prompt to the essay was copied, pasted, and entered into ChatGPT and the response generated was submitted directly to the scholarship application as the…
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Rancho Santa Fe Foundation is Hiring – Director of Growth & Strategy
The Rancho Santa Fe Foundation is excited to announce an opportunity to join our team as Director of Growth & Strategy. This is a key leadership role focused on expanding our impact and deepening our commitment to community. If you're a strategic and innovative thinker with a passion for philanthropy and…
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Greater Manhattan Client Onsite
Wrapped up a great day of onsite training with The Greater Manhattan Community Foundation last week! 💼✨ Nothing beats face-to-face collaboration and hands-on learning. Thanks to the whole team for the warm welcome and active participation — you made it a success! 💪📚 #Teamwork #ClientSuccess #InPersonLearning @Mitzirichards…
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SmartSimple SupportHub powered by Zendesk - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Will I still access support the same way? Yes! You’ll continue to access the Support directly from your SmartSimple instance — just like you always have. Only the landing page and ticket interface will have a sleek new look. 2. Are contact details staying the same? Yes, email and phone support remain unchanged: 📧…
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Excited to Join the Foundant Team!
Hello everyone! My name is Aïcha Koma, and I’m one of the new interns here at Foundant Technologies. I was drawn to Foundant because of your inspiring mission to use technology for social good. I’m originally from Burkina Faso and have a background in customer service and tutoring. I currently live in Madison and enjoy…
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June's Top 10: Stellar Members! ☀️
Happy July! 😎🍦🥵🍉⛱️ Congratulations to the top 10 members of June for your engagement in Compass! Let's give an applause to @RosieOgawa, @KatieDecker, @SusieLotreck, @MikedeHilster, @SharonChelouche, @PattyFreburg, @KellieUtzinger, @BrockUllman, @keithmckittrick, and @katrinalane As a token of our appreciation, each of you…
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Excited to be a part of this Journey!!!
Hello I am Siddi Shafan Hussain, and I am one of the new client support interns at Foundant. I currently live in West Palm Beach, Florida and some of my hobbies are working out,I am a car guy so I love cars as well, and overall, I love eating food too. And I have 2 cats!!!
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Coffee Talk: Grant Management in a Changing Environment
Thank you to everyone who attended our coffee talk on Grant Management in a Changing Environment. If you were not able to attend, you can find the slides and recording below. We had a great conversation and would love to keep it going. Please comment below. We are interested in hearing from everyone on the questions: What…
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Howdy from Texas!
Hi, my name is Sarah and I've recently made the switch from non-profit development (grant writing) to the foundation side of things. I've been really impressed with the Foundant software so far and I'm looking forward to continuing to dive in and learn more. Full disclosure, I've never once said "howdy" unironically.
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CFGC is Hiring a Director of Policy and Research
To be considered for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your demonstrated leadership in policy advocacy and research, and in driving positive outcomes for your community. About Our Organization: For over 60 years, the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga has strengthened the…
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Apprenticeships and other for profit training academies
We have had an uptick in students attending for profit training academies as well as bypassing "traditional" post-secondary education plans and doing apprenticeships. Our organizational policy states that we cannot payout a grant to an individual or for-profit entity. Other organizations with the same policy in place, how…
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SmartSimple Cloud June 2025 Upgrade
To learn more about the June Upgrade release, please watch this recording of our recent webinar. You can also find information here in the SmartSimple Wiki! Please share any questions here in Compass to your SmartSimple community.
