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What's your instructional text for scholarship essay questions?
We're making some revisions to our scholarship applications and wondered if anyone would be willing to share their instructional text for essay questions. Specifically, instructions about grammar, punctuation, proofreading, answering questions thoroughly, formatting in paragraphs, etc. No matter what instructions we give,…
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BREAKING NEWS: You can now access Compass directly from GLM, SLM and CSuite!
Have a question about how others are utilizing GLM, SLM and CSuite features? Ask your peers in Compass by accessing the community directly from your product! Just look for the Compass icon in the top right corner. GLM and SLM: CSuite:
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#TuesdayTip: Discussions, Questions and Polls...oh my!
Did you know you can do more than start discussions? Ask a question or create a poll by clicking the drop-down arrow next to the New Discussion button on the left side of any page!
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Remote Work Reminders
Boundaries still count when working remotely.
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Grantees and Legal Action
Hello everyone, Does anyone have a process for asking applicants and/or grantees if their organization is involved in any type of litigation? Thank you
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Hello From Chicago
Hi everyone! My name is Zac Cheatle and today is my first day as a Data Migrations Specialist at Foundant Technologies in Bozeman, Montana! I live in Chicago and my background is in analytics working with Excel, Python and SQL. I enjoy playing hockey and coaching lacrosse, and I look forward to being apart of the community!
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Working With Other Grantmakers In Your Geographic Area
I've noticed a recent trend with our GLM clients finding little ways to make their grant applications easier for applicants. Often times this means creating a shorter, simpler application - but what about creating more similar applications? Are there any grantmakers out there who are working together with other funders in…
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Comfort Food
Do you have a favorite comfort food recipe? I'm looking for something new to try this weekend while sheltering in my kitchen!
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Job Opportunity: Operations Manager at Unitarian Universalist Veatch Program at Shelter Rock
Courtesy Post for Jenn Raley Miller, Recruiter and Consultant Operations Manager at Unitarian Universalist Veatch Program at Shelter Rock An immediate opening for an Operations Manager is available with the Unitarian Universalist Veatch Program at Shelter Rock, a unique organization within the philanthropic sector. While…
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Operations Manager at Unitarian Universalist Veatch Program at Shelter Rock
Courtesy Post for Jenn Raley Miller, Recruiter and Consultant Operations Manager at Unitarian Universalist Veatch Program at Shelter Rock An immediate opening for an Operations Manager is available with the Unitarian Universalist Veatch Program at Shelter Rock, a unique organization within the philanthropic sector. While…
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Hello from Texas!
Wanted say hello while sheltering in place!
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Best Practices for Organizations with Remote Workers
Hi! I am interested in learning what nonprofit organizations are providing to their remote working employees in terms of home office/work station set up allowance (e.g. appropriate chair, key board, equipment, etc.), monthly stipend (e.g. to cover internet, phone, etc.) and so on. What are other nonprofits with remote…
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How to Work Well with Your Board
Spotted this article and thought I'd share! It's a quick 3-minute read. Associations Now: How to Work Well with Your Board
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Grant Extensions due to pandemic - What steps are you taking?
Hi, I'm looking for suggestions for how other Foundations have been handling grant extensions in Foundant (such as a note within the original signed grant agreement, a new follow up form or application, etc.? We of course want to have documentation in writing for our Community Foundation audit. How are others handling…
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Grants for Technology Equipment?
We often provide grants for basic human needs. We don't provide grants for technology equipment (computers, laptops, tablets). As part of our COVID-19 Response Grants we are receiving requests for technology from homeless shelters, soup kitchens and food pantries. I'm all for it, but I'm concerned our Board won't be. Any…
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Conflict of Interest Policy (Examples)
Attached are a couple of examples of COI policies that are used by private foundations that I work with.
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Paycheck Protection Plan
Just curious if any private or family foundations will be taking advantage of the Paycheck Protection Plan.
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Hola y'all!
Hey everyone! My name is Ashley Siferd Butler, hailing from the small community of Wears Valley, TN and working for East Tennessee Foundation located in the heart of downtown Knoxville, TN. I'm looking forward to the growth and capacity power of Compass to help us all learn from each other. Nonprofit work is the best and…
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Hello from Foundant HQ in Bozeman
Hello everyone. I am the Professional Services Manager here at Foundant. I look forward to interacting with everyone in our new Compass online community. Kris Thorson
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A "sweet" congrats to...
Congratulations to @CelesteCarlson, @BettieStammerjohn and @KentWeimer who earned the Caramels for Comments badge by reaching 25 comments in September! Check the Badges page regularly, and stay tuned to announcements in Compass for when this special badge is available next! (Hint: 🦃) In the meantime, keep calm and comment!
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Hello from Bozeman!
Hey everyone! My name is Tracie and I am one of the new Team Members here at Foundant Technologies in Bozeman, Montana! I will be working as a data migrations specialist for CommunitySuite. I look forward to working with you all.
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What's your favorite WFH accessory?
Now that many of us have been working from home for several months, and probably changed our set-up several times... what have you found that's your favorite WFH creature comfort? A specific chair? A standing desk? A sunny window? Share here! Bonus points for pics. 😉
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Asking sensitive questions in a trauma-informed approach
Greetings from Central MA! I'm a scholarship program manager reviewing my foundation's scholarship application and related processes with eye with an equity, inclusion, and sensitivity. A few of our scholarship funds have, for many years, included eligibility criteria related to the death or disability of a parent, or the…
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Adapting Your Programs for COVID-19
There is no denying it. Every nonprofit organization has been impacted by COVID-19 in one way or another. I've seen some clients pivot their programs in the following ways: an arts organization that used to offer theatre performances in person for the price of admission, now offer their performances virtually. Instead of…
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New to Compass? Introduce yourself!
Step 1: Share an introduction with the rest of your nonprofit community. Step 2: Read through our Community Rules. Step 3: Set up your Notification Preferences. Click the bell icon at the top of any category to "follow" it! Step 4: Post a new discussion, or reply to a recent discussion. Step 5: Refer a friend and request…
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Letters of Recommendation (Scholarships)
Hello! We are currently building our scholarship application and are considering making some changes in regards to letters of recommendation. Previously, we have asked students to request two letters of recommendation and upload them to their applications. We often receive form letters and have heard from our committees…
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Budgeting Software
Hi all! The foundation I work as an accountant for is looking for a fairly simple budgeting software to utilize. In past years we have used Excel to create all of our budgets but we found it to be cumbersome and overwhelming to make sure everything linked properly between individual and consolidated worksheets. We are…
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Homeless student eligibility
Our Foundation is building our eligibility questions and we have a new scholarship opportunity for homeless students. Is there a best way to ask this question? Does anyone have experience with these types of scholarships?
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Referral Badge - Worth double points for a limited time!
Refer a friend to Compass, and earn the Referral Badge...now worth 40 points! When you request the badge, enter the name of the person(s) you referred: When they become a member of the community, or if they already are, you'll earn the referral badge and points to climb the Compass leaderboards! This badge won't be worth…
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Virtual Scholarship Receptions
Hi everyone! I'm a Grantmaking Specialist at the Quad Cities Community Foundation and part of my role entails managing our scholarship program. We are beginning to brainstorm how to host our annual scholarship reception where we bring together donors and award recipients. Typically this happens in person but we are…
