How to structure a grant program for smoother applications and reviews Jun 16, 2026Setting up a grant program well is about asking the right questions before you launch. Here’s where to start.
Setting up a grant program? Here’s what grant managers wish they’d known sooner May 26, 2026Looking to set up your own grant program? Here are some common issues that grant managers face, and what they’d wish they’d known from the start.
From blank page to live program: How to create a grant program in Good Grants May 12, 2026You’ve got your funding, your goals and a clear sense of your desired impact. Now comes the fun part: turning all your ideas and content into a live, working grant program.
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.