What was the overall relationship with the funder?
How many hours did the grant application process take?
8 hours
Median
94%
6%
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
92%
8%
How successfully do you think the funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
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Top descriptors for this funder
45Culturally sensitive42Responsive33Positive leader in the field31Friendly28"Gets" nonprofits and issues27Builds relationships23Openminded20Insightful19Gives more than money17Risk taker10Likes site visits1Bureaucratic
Advice from a Friend
Nellie Mae Education Foundation
Aug 26, 2021
Reviewer 8257 -
Grant Applicant - applied before 2014
Nellie Mae is always open to meet with anyone who reach out to them. If your organization or project meets the grant requirements they will go above and beyond to make it easy for you to apply.
Pros
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Other
What year was this experience?
Before 2014
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
Good
Is there anything else that'd be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
Other foundations should follow what Nellie Mae is doing
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Our project was started by a seed grant from Nellie Mae, since then they've supported us financially and provide other resources for us to be successful. We will not have been able to do the work we do if not for them.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Support you to besuccessful
How many hours did the grant application process take?
0
Aug 25, 2021
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
This was a strait forwards sponsorship application
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
Good
How many hours did the grant application process take?
5 to 10 hours
Aug 25, 2021
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
Be prepared to discuss your how the sponsorship will support your organization's work.
Pros
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
Good
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Given the space allotted for the prompt, "Describe what the sponsorship would support", I think it would be helpful if the funder specified what information they would like to see in the organization's response.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
I appreciate that the application process is fairly simple. The funder's application asks the important questions and the application is relatively short.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
5 to 10 hours
Aug 19, 2021
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
I found the application to be simple and straightforward and user friendly; am looking forward to the turnaround time for an answer/ response to funding request.
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
Good
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Centers Equity
How many hours did the grant application process take?
10
Jun 30, 2021
Reviewer 6005 -
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
We are just staying positive and productive hoping the foundation will allow us to help more families in need, thank you in advance for your consideration. Origin Nile Publishing
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Applied and not funded
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Other
What year was this experience?
2020
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
Very Good
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
Good
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
lease use social Media to get the message out to more individuals
Is there anything else that'd be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
No
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
NMF does a wonderful job reaching organizations in the community than influence change in the neighborhoods.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
More than 15
Jun 25, 2021
Reviewer 7915 -
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
The Nellie Mae Education Foundation is one that is intentionally focused on increasing equitable outcomes by focusing on marginalized groups and populations. Their grantmaking is innovative, courageous and impactful. The program officers are accessible and responsive as well as engaging and informed about the needs of the communities where they make investments.
Pros
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Other
What year was this experience?
2020
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
Good
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Please add Waterbury to its catchmen area for its grant that supports Organizations led by Directors of Color.
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Current request has not been reviewed or funded yet. Previous funding was a COVID response grant.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Centering racial equity at time when communities of color needed access to resources that would support agenda's that seek to engage in systems transformation by dismantling oppressive ones.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
1
Jun 08, 2021
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Apply! Not a hard application. Straight, to the point.
