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We just completed our first round of relief funding in collaboration with our local United Way. We conducted a "needs assessment" of local nonprofits to determine the focus area for this round. We will be starting our second round soon and wanted to ask if anyone is sending out multiple surveys to determine need? I don't…
The Foundation recently made a distribution to a local emergency relief fund (run by our local United Way). I am wondering how others are using Foundant to track this type of investment/payment which is logistically different from a payment to a grantee. Thanks, Whitney Davis Program Officer The Foundation for a Healthy…
We have two full-ride scholarships that are renewable. Each semester the students submit their latest transcript to show their grades and cumulative GPA meets the renewal criteria. Due to COVID, some colleges and universities have used (or have an option for the student to select) a pass/not pass (or a…
We’ve all endured tremendous instability and uncertainty. Blind train track switches being thrown on us. Quick hard left turns. Pea soup fog ahead. There have also been unanticipated blessings fall from the sky. Surprising new ways of accomplishing tasks. New efficiencies. It all affects our mental health. And our outlook.…
Good morning, I was wondering if any of you have worked on an Incident Response Plan for you organization? If you have would you be willing to share? Thank you!
I am curious how people are handling their efforts to "open" and return to the office? How many staff you have and how does that figure in to your considerations?
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…
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…
