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District Wide Common Scholarship Application Software
Hello! Has anyone successfully partnered with other scholarship providers in their area to put application processes from different organizations onto the same software? The vision is a scholarship software solution for the entire school district so there is just one place that students go to fill out scholarship…
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Ability to download shared templates in Compass
Hi all, I would love to be able to create a shared space in Compass where we could add templates or processes and procedures to share. Would this be possible to add to compass point and would others support this idea? Please forgive me if this should be in idea lab :) Thanks, Mary Ellen
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Looking forward: Trends and opportunities for 2023
We asked philanthropic leaders and partners to share what they see as a key opportunity in philanthropy in 2023. What is top of mind for you and your organization? What initiatives and ideas are you working on? Share what you're excited about, would love input on, and trends you see for the future! Looking for the Funders…
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Looking forward: what do you think are the biggest trends and imperatives for 2023?
We asked philanthropic leaders to share what they see as the top trends in the months ahead. What is top of mind for you and your organization? What initiatives and ideas are you working on? Let's share what you're excited about, would love input on, and trends you see for the future! Looking for the Nonprofits discussion?…
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Do you offer a nonprofit loan program?
We are interested in expanding services to the nonprofit sector. One way to do so would be to offer loans. We are interested in identifying any foundations, particularly community foundations, that offer a loan program for nonprofits. Do you? Do you know a foundation that does? Thanks in advance for considering this…
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Small Business Grant Application
Hello! I am new to the world of writing applications and I am looking for some examples of grant applications other organizations may have used. Our applicants will be small business owners requesting funds. Any of your own examples would be very helpful. Thank you!
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Professional Employer Organization (PEO) Search
Good morning - I am looking for RFP samples for a PEO. We have used the same organization since the beginning of 2013 and we are doing a search this year. I would greatly appreciate any samples or suggestions. Thanks,
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Shifting grant agreement process to electronic signatures, Collaborator and integrity
Our foundation recently adapted our grant agreement process to verify and submit signatures electronically as we all shift to working remotely. We require 2 signatures: one from a board officer and the second from the CEO. We are utilizing the Collaborator function to invite board members to complete this action item. We…
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Hello from Denver!
Hi! I was just in the webinar with Darian Rodriguez Heyman and wanted to join this great community. My name is Celeste Seiler and I am now the Director of Operations for Art from Ashes. I've been with AfA since fall of 2017 in different roles. We managed to somehow thrive in the pandemic by quickly navigating how to…
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Are you hearing about Mergers, Acquisitions or Fiscal Sponsorships popping up because of COVID-19?
The Florida Nonprofit Alliance conducted two surveys this year (in April and July) asking Florida nonprofits about the effects of Covid-19 on their institutions. The results around nonprofits’ sustainability and viability have stuck with me: The Effects of Covid-19 on Florida Nonprofits reported roughly 73 nonprofits…
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Framework for on/off boarding new initiatives
Hello all! We are looking at creating a framework around our initiatives that provides a starting point/decision tree. As we start this process, the question arose (as always) 'how do other community foundations do it?' Wondering if anyone already has a framework in place that outlines their process in taking on a new…
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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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Donor Engagement In the Year 2020
Thanks to everyone for your engagement during today's Donor Management Coffee Talk focused on Donor Engagement in the Year 2020. We appreciate you sharing your challenges, creative ideas, and successes. Please share additional thoughts regarding future strategy, events, and the DEI conversation here.
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Domestic Violence Relief
I would really be interested to see how and what our clients are doing to support those experiencing domestic violence as a result of recent shelter-in-place orders. Please share any and all stories!
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Joining from Central Oregon :)
Hello Compass community, I'm joining you from Central Oregon and look forward to seeing and participating in the brainstorming here. Rebeckah (Bend, OR)
