Data security in philanthropy: Why ISO 27001 certification is the new standard Apr 28, 2026Grantmakers talk a lot about trust: with communities, with applicants, with funders. Data security is one of the most concrete expressions of that trust. Treating an applicant’s sensitive information with the same care as their funding relationship serves as an important signal of how your program operates.
How to build a reporting framework that works for you and your grantees Apr 21, 2026Grant reporting is one of the most important, yet overlooked, phases of running a successful grant program. Done well, it gives you meaningful insight into how your funding is being used and what impact it’s creating. Done poorly, it becomes a source of frustration for everyone involved.
The grantmaker’s guide to creating an equitable grant review process Apr 10, 2026Your program mission is to make a difference—whether through empowerment, community transformation or to change lives for the better. But, this is no easy task and it can be a whirlwind of complexity.
AI governance made simple: How nonprofits can protect data privacy in the age of AI Mar 31, 2026AI governance does not need to be a barrier to innovation. For grantmakers, a clear, practical approach to data privacy protects applicants, preserves community trust and positions your organisation to use AI confidently and responsibly.
Protecting applicant data: A practical security checklist for grant programs Mar 17, 2026Effective data governance is foundational to trustworthy, sustainable grantmaking. The good news? Protecting applicant data does not require a massive IT budget. It requires intention, consistency and the right framework.
Control at scale: How to manage multiple funding streams with confidence Mar 10, 2026Enterprise grantmakers require more than application collection and review tools. They require structure. Accountability. Controlled access. The ability to grow without losing oversight. By structuring programs around opportunity-level ownership, Good Grants enables organisations to scale their grantmaking with confidence.
Showing the love: How better grant processes support your whole funding community Feb 10, 2026Designing your grant program to respect people’s time, energy and wellbeing is not just a nice-to-have. It leads to stronger applications, fairer decisions and happier teams. It shows genuine care for your funding community, and that care pays dividends in impact and reputation.
Building trust in grantmaking with human-centred AI Feb 3, 2026From drafting documents and emails to analysing applications and reports at scale, AI is transforming how grantmakers and funders work. But the lightning-fast adoption of intelligent technologies poses new and unique challenges.
How to use AI in Good Grants: Sample prompts for real grantmaking tasks Jan 12, 2026Whether you’re reviewing progress, preparing application summaries or checking financials, the AI field type in Good Grants helps you get to your data faster. Use this guide to help you get started with real‐world prompt examples.
The year in review: How Good Grants helped power global grantmaking in 2025 Dec 10, 2025This year, grantmakers around the world pushed forward with ambition and resilience—launching new initiatives, strengthening existing programs and embracing digital tools to make funding more accessible and equitable. Good Grants had the privilege of standing behind these efforts, continually refining our platform and expanding our global reach to meet the rising demand for faster, more flexible, more affordable, and more secure grant management.