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After 400 Requests for Funding, We Refined Our Grantmaking Goals in These 4 Steps

June 26, 2014 Mary Anthony / Grantmaking

Ever thought about doing an in-house “quick and dirty” strategic plan for your giving? To be honest, I hadn’t either. But after receiving 400 requests for funding in the first year after establishing an additional focus of sustainable agriculture and food systems work, we knew we had to do something. The requests covered a wide... Read More

Making an Impact on a Very Small Budget

December 3, 2012 Celeste Land / Impact and Evaluation

Our little family foundation is very, very small. Last year, we gave away $50,000 in grants, which is not enough money to solve any of the world’s problems. Our family is also extremely diverse. We are scattered across the country and are interested in a very wide range of charitable causes. This makes focusing our efforts... Read More

focus your giving Archives

After 400 Requests for Funding, We Refined Our Grantmaking Goals in These 4 Steps

Making an Impact on a Very Small Budget

Simplifying Grant Applications and Reporting for Nonprofits

Equitable Grantmaking: Essential, Fundamental Practices

Foundation Operations and Management Report

2024 Annual Conference

Equity in Practice: A Conversation with the Grunin Foundation