A grantmaker’s guide to narrative change

A grantmaker’s guide to narrative change

One of the fundamental goals of most nonprofits is to convince stakeholders and the public that there is a need for their mission. Without a need, stakeholders might not be inclined to give and support. That’s where narrative comes in.

5 Giving trends for Earth Day 2024

5 Giving trends for Earth Day 2024

Whether environmental activism is just one part of your mission or the focal point of your operation, it’s essential nonprofits make eco-conscious decisions about their impact on the environment.

Has the time come for participatory grantmaking?

Has the time come for participatory grantmaking?

Lots of foundations recognise the need for participatory grantmaking. But, without the right tools, foundations and grantmakers often struggle to connect with beneficiaries and provide transparency around decision-making at scale. With these tips, grantmakers can make participatory grantmaking work, all to drive more impact and tap into the knowledge and creativity of the foundation’s diverse stakeholders.

How better listening can drive impact for grantmakers

How better listening can drive impact for grantmakers

Social impact is undoubtedly the aim of every philanthropic effort. The practice of listening can help pave the way for meaningful conversations, engagement and learning—all in an effort to drive impact for grantmakers.

November 2023

Applicants can now download reviewers’ scores and comments using the newly added button “Print/Save as PDF”., Grant report due notifications can now be scheduled for different grant statuses and more in this month’s round of releases.

Good trends for GivingTuesday 2023

Good trends for GivingTuesday 2023

As the philanthropy landscape evolves and GivingTuesday has become part of our regular vernacular, trends have begun to emerge when it comes to creative ways to give back to society.

How to provide support beyond grantmaking dollars

How to provide support beyond grantmaking dollars

Providing non-monetary support is a good way to get started in trust-based philanthropy while ensuring that nonprofits are primed for great impact and sustainability. In this article, we examine various non-monetary grant examples that funders can consider.

How to keep social impact front and centre in your grantmaking

How to keep social impact front and centre in your grantmaking

It’s important for grantmakers eager to drive positive social impact to continuously demonstrate their commitment to the results of their efforts. And that can sometimes be difficult, when the process of the actual task becomes weighed down with he nuts and bolts of it. But there are good ways grantmakers can remain focussed on the social impact.

The future is fair: how millennials are driving the movement for social good

The future is fair: how millennials are driving the movement for social good

Millennials now represent 35% of the total US labour force, making them the largest working generation. And given that 76% of them consider organisations’ commitment to social and environmental issues when deciding where to work, it’s no surprise that the social good movement is on the rise.