Eileen Fisher Foundation

Which state are you working in?

Washington

What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?

Applied and not funded

If you were funded, tell us the outcome

What year was this experience?

2017

How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

Good

Made themselves available for feedback after being denied funding.

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

Good

Eileen Fisher funds many organizations that do incredible work and allows for grants to cover overhead costs.

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

Leans towards more traditional models of funding gender equity - specifically focused on girls-only programs.

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

Check out Eileen Fisher's corporate responsibility model and reuse programs. Bringing up our interest in upholding this values was a plus in the interview process - also helped to mention ways we could engage their employees.

Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

The application process was transparent and organized.

How many hours did the grant application process take?

30