St Paul, MN
25 Survey Respondents
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We found their guidelines less than clear and despite multiple conversations with Bush personnel, we don't feel that they were interested in learn...
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Palo Alto, CA
23 Survey Respondents
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Peery was accessible and professional even though there was not a fit the first time around. Their intake call system is personal, respectful, and qui...
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Santa Monica, CA
19 Survey Respondents
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Durfee runs a special sabbatical program and while there is a bit of anticipation anxiety built in -- you really want it and you really need it -- th...
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Saint Paul, MN
18 Survey Respondents
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I find the Funder very accessible and willing to take the time to offer direction....
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Los Angeles, CA
17 Survey Respondents
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Without a relationship with program officers or staff unlikely to get funded. Also strong focus on getting new Minority led organizations more engaged...
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Grand Rapids, MN
15 Survey Respondents
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They are very approachable and good listeners. Call and talk to them if you have a good proposal....
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Wilmington, DE
15 Survey Respondents
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It is important to know the responsible program officer, portfolio and geography of interest within Kendeda....
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Saint Paul, MN
14 Survey Respondents
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Probably not worth applying unless you have a contact within the company....
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GrantAdvisor is a new online informational service that crowdsources grantmaker information for nonprofits seeking funding throughout the U.S. Designed to encourage more productive philanthropy and facilitate open dialogue, GrantAdvisor allows grant applicants, grantees, and others to share their first-hand experiences working with funders through authentic, real-time reviews and comments.
Feedback is shared anonymously and, once a funder receives 5 reviews, the data on that funder will be posted publicly and funders will have the opportunity to respond to reviews. In addition to aggregating feedback on the grant application process, GrantAdvisor will provide a forum to post questions and share views on how funders influence their field. This allows funders to understand how they are perceived as leaders and influencers—not simply as grantmakers.
GrantAdvisor launches with California and Minnesota, with new locations and partnerships to be announced in 2018.
GrantAdvisor is a brilliant combination of an advice source for grantseekers and a feedback loop to foundations, which has been a missing link in the modern history of philanthropy.
Bruce Sievers Former Executive Director of the Walter and Elise Haas Fund
