Cedarmere Foundation

Which state are you working in?

Washington

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?

Before 2014

How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

Good

Cedarmere is a wonderful funder that is very focused on the development and success of the leadership of their current and former grantees. We were funded over 5 years ago and have been told we're not a likely candidate for future funding, but we're invited to every-other-month leadership gatherings (facilitated discussions) for EDs of all current and former grantees.

How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?

Good

They work to build the leadership skills and support EDs of current/former grantees.

If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?

The gatherings of community EDs for facilitated discussions is incredibly valuable. Also, the encouragement to attend training opportunities is greatly valued.

Is there anything else that'd be useful for others to know to understand this funder?

They are not a funder that provides significant $$$ - rather, the value is in the long term leadership guidance opportunities one gains as a result of being funded initially.

Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

Builds a network and community of non-profit leaders.

How many hours did the grant application process take?

10 to 15 hours