United Way Of Washtenaw County
Location: 2305 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, 48104 MI
EIN: 38-1951024
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Top descriptors for this funder
6"Gets" nonprofits and issues6Responsive4Builds relationships4Culturally sensitive4Positive leader in the field3Friendly3Gives more than money2Insightful2Openminded1Likes site visits
United Way Of Washtenaw County
Dec 22, 2020
Reviewer 3288 -
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
That they are a trusted and dedicated to assisting people of color.
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Which state are you working in?
Michigan
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Funded for greater amount
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?
Keep up the good work. Thank you
Is there anything else that'd be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
They are very resourceful
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
They are here to help and assist with the process to make it less stressful.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
6
Dec 22, 2020
Reviewer 6058 -
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
United Way of Washtenaw County staff were very helpful about RFP guidelines and reporting requirements.
Pros
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
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Which state are you working in?
Michigan
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?
2020
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
Excellent staff from frontline worker to the CEO.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
Good
Excellent organization that promotes racial and economic equity.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
N/A... Great job overall.
Is there anything else that'd be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
This organization helps everyone and is a leader in our community in regards to equity.
This is important as a non-profit that assists returning citizens, sentenced as youth who are often overlooked as an underserved population who are often discriminated against in society.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Returns calls and emails promptly with necessary information.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
5 to 10 hours
Sep 29, 2019
Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
Make sure that ideas align with funders' priorities
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Which state are you working in?
Michigan
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?
2017
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
Average
How many hours did the grant application process take?
5
Aug 22, 2019
Reviewer 2947 -
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
Definitely talk to staff before applying--they are very approachable. In particular, we appreciate their commitment to equity.
Pros
Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
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Which state are you working in?
Michigan
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
Appreciate the opportunity to apply for support beyond the traditional allocation process. It gave our project a real boost!
How many hours did the grant application process take?
8
Aug 05, 2019
Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
The staff at United Way of Washtenaw County are passionate about their community and show a true devotion to making progress there. They are approachable and helpful with questions you have regarding the application process and wonderful at maintaining communication after the grant has been submitted. It's a true partnership.
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Which state are you working in?
Michigan
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Funded for lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2018
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Bad
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
Bad
How many hours did the grant application process take?
10
Aug 01, 2019
Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
I would reach out to staff there first to have a conversation with them about their funding priorities.
Pros
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
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Which state are you working in?
Michigan
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Funded for lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2018
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?
0
Jul 31, 2019
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
Call with ideas for projects and get feedback before you apply.
Pros
Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
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Which state are you working in?
Michigan
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?
Average
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep up the good work!
Is there anything else that'd be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
Approachable and creative.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
We appreciate being able forward non-United Way grants to describe our programs, philosophy etc. It saved us so much time and provided a much richer picture of what we do.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
6
Jul 31, 2019
Reviewer 9405 -
Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
Fill it out. The Opportunity Grant is non-intimidating and easy to complete. If unsure of the best fit, reach out to a staff member before applying. They are very accessible.
Pros
Positive leader in the field, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
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Which state are you working in?
Michigan
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?
2018
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
Good
United Way is really "thinking outside the box" in terms of funding agencies and projects that address the root causes of poverty and inequality, not just traditional social service organizations. I really appreciate this high-level thinking.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
I really appreciate how accessible staff are and the attention paid to making small grants simple for grantees. The change to allowing us to have a short meeting with a staff member rather than writing a lengthy report at the end is *huge!* It saves everyone time and helps us have a two way conversation about how our project fits into their long term goals.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
8
Jul 31, 2019
Reviewer 4126 -
Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
The staff at United Way of Washtenaw County are very friendly and approachable. I would highly recommend reaching out to the staff to inquire about projects. They are happy to help provide more insights on what types of projects/proposals would be likely to be more successful.
Pros
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded
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Which state are you working in?
Michigan
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?
2018
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?
2
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