What was the overall relationship with the funder?
How many hours did the grant application process take?
10 hours
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93%
7%
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
90%
10%
How successfully do you think the funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
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Top descriptors for this funder
27Culturally sensitive27Responsive21Positive leader in the field18"Gets" nonprofits and issues18Friendly15Builds relationships15Openminded13Risk taker12Gives more than money11Insightful5Likes site visits1Bureaucratic
Advice from a Friend
Nellie Mae Education Foundation
Apr 14, 2020
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
Smaller, charitable organizations like mine may be at a distinct disadvantage from established non-profits with robust staffs and administrations despite having profound, confirmed, life changing impacts on the communities served.
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Other
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Average
Is there anything else that'd be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
I am hoping there is an interview component of this application; i.e. interview not only program leader but also program beneficiaries.
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if my program was funded, the program could not only provide additional and much needed services to my present population but also extend to other institutions in the city serving the same populations.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
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
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Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
It was easy to have my questions answered. The application was one of the most easy I have ever encountered (assuming we completed the application properly).
How many hours did the grant application process take?
More than 15
Apr 10, 2020
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Apply!!
Pros
Culturally sensitive, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
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?
2020
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
Involving community-based organizations in their process to develop their grant program
How many hours did the grant application process take?
5
Mar 21, 2020
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
NellieMae Foundation is super responsive in answering questions, staff very personable and understanding of the many dynamics of nonprofits. I personally appreciate when funders come and do sight visits it shows they care about where their funding is going and wants the best for the organization
Pros
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
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?
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?
Excellent applicant support. Sorely needed capacity building funding is most welcome as is support for organizations led by people of color in low-income communities. Kudos NMEF!
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Support for applicants. They afford great flexibility in the grant application to minimize the amount of information you have to create from scratch. They welcome alternative formats such as videos, art and other presentations that demonstrate your work.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
60
Mar 06, 2020
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Use the calendly timeblocks to ask questions - the calls were really helpful.
The initial webinar is not worth the 90 mins; it's a readthrough of the RFP.
Pros
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Responsive
