6 survey respondents
Location: 202 W Superior St Ste 610, Duluth, 55802 MN
EIN: 41-1554455
83%
17%
8 hours
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92%
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Did not apply
The Director of Grantmaking makes snap judgments about potential grantee organizations based on assumptions that are inaccurate, without nuance and ignores context.
Northland also makes exceptions to its stated grantmaking priorities and applies those exceptions inconsistently.
Doesn't "get" nonprofits and issues, Bureaucratic, Risk averse
Minnesota
Did not apply
2019
Average
Average
Shuts down inquiries fast.
0
Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
If you think you are a good fit based on their website, contact the Director of Grantmaking and tell him about what you are seeking. He will let you know if he thinks you should take the time to apply or not.
Positive leader in the field, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Minnesota
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
Good
Good
They are communicative and responsive, and their small grants are not cumbersome to access.
5
Reviewer 8168 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
The program officer was very responsive and spoke with us over the phone before we submitted our application. They were flexible when it came to our timeline, which we appreciated.
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Array
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
Good
They're very responsive and showed a genuine interest in our work.
Good
More than 15
Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
Call before submitting. They are always helpful
Positive leader in the field, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
Minnesota
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
Always responsive; within a day.
Good
They have diverse grantees to meet their stated goals.
Online webinars to assist in organizational capacity building re reporting outcomes or links to online resources.
They know the Duluth area and want to have an impact.
5 to 10 hours
Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
Read the guidelines and contact the Director of Grantmaking to tell him about your idea first. Northland is very responsive, but make sure that you are in their wheelhouse.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Insightful, Builds relationships, Responsive
Minnesota
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
Good
We have gotten great advice from the Director of Grantmaking over the years, and it definitely pays to be honest about both the trials and the tribulations of your organization.
They understand that needs come up and they will respond accordingly. They can turn around a small grant very quickly.
10 to 15 hours
Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
Get in touch with the Director of Grantmaking ahead of time. He is responsive and honest.
Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Minnesota
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
Good
More ongoing funding would significantly help nonprofit sustainability, especially since this foundation is one of the largest in the region and one of the few funders in some parts of this region.
They respond quickly and are flexible to changing nonprofit needs.
5 to 10 hours
