Palo Alto, CA
22 Survey Respondents
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They're invite or through introduction only....
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St Paul, MN
20 Survey Respondents
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Bush Foundation really knows what it is doing and is VERY thorough indeed. Impressed by their understanding of non-profits and the work the Foundatio...
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Minneapolis, MN
12 Survey Respondents
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Greatly appreciate McKnights willingness to tackle complicated policy issues at high systems levels. It's so important - thank you!...
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Saint Paul, MN
10 Survey Respondents
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It's tough if you don't have a connection. Find a way to get one of their affinity groups connected with your organization....
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Los Angeles, CA
9 Survey Respondents
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This is where you do need a meeting before you submit anything. Organization has lots of staff changes and continually is changing strategic prioritie...
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Minneapolis, MN
8 Survey Respondents
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The Foundation has a specific strategic/equity framework applicants must address. It is important to read through their website and materials to ensur...
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Saint Paul, MN
8 Survey Respondents
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Everything with The Saint Paul Foundation is straightforward. Most everything you will need is on their webpage and if you have questions the staff i...
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Los Altos, CA
7 Survey Respondents
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Very supportive organization and staff. Easy to work with. Truly try to ensure your success with your project....
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Saint Paul, MN
7 Survey Respondents
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Program officers are fabulous and straight forward - build a relationship. They need to fully understand the problem your organization is addressing a...
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Los Angeles, CA
6 Survey Respondents
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The Foundation's program officers are extremely helpful and know exactly what they are looking for in an application. Definitely give them a call...
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Grand Rapids, MN
6 Survey Respondents
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Check website for grant categories, deadlines, areas that they fund....
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Cupertino, CA
6 Survey Respondents
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Sobrato is the gold standard for foundation partners. They like to support larger, well established organizations in Santa Clara and San Mateo Countie...
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Los Angeles, CA
6 Survey Respondents
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Like most foundations, they are up to their eyeballs in applicants, and they push you (HARD) to get through the first doors. It's worth it, as onc...
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Minneapolis, MN
6 Survey Respondents
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I work with a number of nonprofit clients and it is not unusual to receive no response from this foundation (Los Angeles office). This can be frustrat...
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Monterey, CA
5 Survey Respondents
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I would get to know the program officer beforehand. Build a relationship....
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Bayport, MN
5 Survey Respondents
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It is very important to start early and build a relationship with their grants manager....
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Eden Prairie, MN
5 Survey Respondents
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This funder does not have an application process....
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Fridley, MN
5 Survey Respondents
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This is not an open foundation. Their giving is in health, which is aligned with their business aspirations. They do not actively seek proposals or in...
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Oakland, CA
5 Survey Respondents
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This fund has regional staff and contacts, so find the person in your County who will be your contact....
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San Francisco, CA
5 Survey Respondents
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Read through the website thoroughly to ensure alignment. The Foundation is currently focused on advancing racial and economic equity, which feels broa...
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Beverly Hills, CA
5 Survey Respondents
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They are pretty straightforward. We had hoped they'd fund the amount requested, but we know they get lot of requests. They also do capital campa...
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