9 survey respondents
Location: 61 Winthrop Street, Augusta, 04330 ME
EIN: 04-3400617
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
I have always had a call prior to applying. It was very helpful.
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Maine
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
Very accessible, highly responsive to email and phone contacts.
The staff pay attention to what is going on in the state and reach out to potential applicants to encourage them to bring forward proposals.
5 to 10 hours
Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
Recommend contacting them, asking questions, getting to know their funding areas, and building a relationship.
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Maine
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
The Senior Program Officers are really accessible and very helpful. They always get back to me and take my questions seriously.
Good
They are great at thinking with potential funders about their projects and ideas.
5
Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
Bingham Program staff encourage that applicants call to review ideas for proposals. This has worked well in several instances. Staff have also suggested other funding sources and approaches.
Risk taker, Insightful, Builds relationships, Responsive
Maine
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
Very accessible, willing to speak by phone or in person
Average
I am not able to address all of Bingham's work. These are certainly challenging times to work in the arena of health, whether at the state or federal level. I especially appreciate the Bingham Program's willingness to address policy.
The issues the Bingham Program seeks to address require sustained, long term attention. Small nonprofits like the one I work for struggle to raise the funds needed for sustained effort, including outreach.
Bingham staff understand the complexity of the issues surrounding early childhood and poverty. They are brave in taking on issues that other grantors find too controversial.
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
It is best to call and discuss your ideas for a project first to get a sense of what they are funding currently. They are very approachable. If your project is something they are interested in, they are very willing to help you think through your application.
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Openminded, Responsive
Maine
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
Good
Increase their funds so they can give more as they are a good grant maker.
Works in partnership with you to develop your proposal.
5 to 10 hours
Reviewer 5555 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
In matters of health care, Bingham Program knows the Maine landscape well. Both program officers are very easy to work with and accessible. Study their website, then contact the program officers to see if your project fits their priorities. The online application is very simple and straight forward.
Positive leader in the field, Insightful, Friendly, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
Maine
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
Very accessible and responsive.
Increase the size of the grants you provide :)
Don't confuse the Bingham Program with the Bingham Betterment Fund. Two different foundations, with different funding priorities.
This foundation supports not only health program outcomes but also the policy work that needs to happen at the state level to increase access to health care.
Simple, straightforward online application. Asks for just the right amount of information.
5 to 10 hours
Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
Bingham Program staff are approachable, supportive, creative and kind. They work closely with grantees to understand the project being funded, the operating needs of our organization and how they can help to support our mission.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Maine
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
They are always willing to talk in person or by phone.
Good
Bingham wants to improve the health and well-being of Mainers and their funding supports those goals.
Don't change a thing!
Communicates well and doesn't make nonprofits jump through hoops just for the sake of jumping through hopes. They build a trust relationship with grantees.
More than 15
Reviewer 3874 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
I suggest talking with the program officers before applying.
Positive leader in the field, Risk taker, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded
Maine
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2016
Good
Very approachable, receptive to ideas.
Good
The funders have a goal of advancing policies that promote a healthy Maine. They funded several policy organizations this year and have contributed to the policy debate in many ways.
Fund more policy work!
This organization has heart. They are committed to Maine and to public health.
They help connect health organizations grounding policy and service delivery. They see beyond traditional health policy and understand how other public policies impact health.
5 to 10 hours
Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
Research the giving history and current priorities of the Bingham Program. If you believe your project is a good match, I would suggest emailing the Program Officers and requesting a phone or face to face meeting to share your project and solicity their feedback. They are very approachable.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Maine
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2016
Good
Good
Keep up the good work. Thank you for your investments of time, though and resources into improving quality of life in our State.
The Bingham Program does an excellent job identifying and communicating their impact priorities. Their grant process and reporting requirements are accessible and transparent- not burdensome.
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
The program officers are open and approachable. They encourage applicants to call and discuss proposals in advance, and are clear about what work is likely to be funded.
Positive leader in the field, Risk taker, Insightful, "Gets" nonprofits and issues
Maine
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
Good
Being in contact with those in the community who are carryig out the work.
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