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Location: 4010 Executive Park Dr Ste 100, Cincinnati, 45241 OH
EIN: 75-3001590
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Professional in the field
Consider your time investment prior to applying. In 2020 they received over 120 applications with 4 awards made to the finalists. The process of getting to the final round consists of an LOI, full application, responding to written questions, site visit and final presentations. This is a very significant investment of time for non-profit staff involved in the process. Semi-finalists likely have invested 50+ hours of time in the process and leave with $0. Consider the monetary value and opportunity cost to a smaller non-profit in terms of staff time taken away from critical program functions - with $0 return. Impact 100 should consider the total monetized value of staff time by multiple non-profits investing so much time in the process with no return.
Ohio
Professional in the field
2020
Invest in an application process that levels the playing field and creates greater equity for smaller non-profits. Seek ways to be more accessible to organizations that cannot invest this type of time but badly need the funds to do important work - typically work led by grassroots organizations and BIPOCs. Perhaps consider compensating (via a smaller grant) those who made it beyond the initial round, to acknowledge their time investment. Seek ways to allow video submissions or submissions that are not in English. Perhaps consider implementing an application process that does not require as heavy a time investment, such as those used by the Solidaire Foundation (which shows great thoughtfulness towards applicants).
Unwittingly, this foundation perpetuates a philanthropic model including significant time investments in the application process and a long wait time between application and award that is burdensome to smaller non-profits whose personnel are already stretched. Inadvertently this model skews to those who have sufficient funding to hire a grant writer or have dedicated fundraising staff on board - whereas grassroots led non-profits have staff wearing many hats.
They are available to answer questions and communicate promptly.
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
The women of Impact 100 are all volunteers. Some are very connected to the community, work in nonprofits, and will be familiar with current social issues. Some are not. It's important to know that multiple members review your application (good exposure to broad base of tri-state) and many are learning about the community issues your nonprofit is steeped in. I felt like my committee was rooting for my success, which was appreciate, despite the outcome.
Positive leader in the field, Insightful, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, Responsive
Ohio
Applied and not funded
2019
Good
There will be various contacts as you move through the Impact 100 grant cycle.
Good
They are funding transformational grants, as intended.
Support for those who walk away empty handed would be helpful. It's a long process to only have exposure. Also, expressing exposure as the "win" in the process is not enough.
Hospitality.
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Reviewer 9862 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
Make sure you review all of their requirements before applying. The grant application uses the Common Grant Application, which is very extensive. Think through your responses fully before preparing your application.
Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, Openminded, Responsive
Ohio
Grant currently pending
2017
Good
Excellent response times to all questions, emails, and phone calls.
Good
Please give additional feedback for entities who are not funded, not chosen to move forward, or not invited to submit a full proposal. While all nonprofits understand that sometimes the pool of applicants is large, it is difficult to determine the true reason we are not chosen - and knowing whether our goals are not lofty enough, we don't match funding requirements, or if our financials are just not in the right range yet, would be very helpful as we discuss applying again.
Excellent response to all applicant questions.
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
It's best to attend an information session for Impact 100 and be sure to have someone external from your organization to read the application. This is a group of all volunteers with tons of eyes on your application; however, keep in mind that you apply by the end of one calendar year and won't have a grant agreement in hand until fall of the following calendar year.
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Builds relationships, Likes site visits
Kentucky
Current or former grantee
Funded for greater amount
2018
Average
This was our fourth time applying before we were a finalist and grant recipient. On years that we did not move forward, we did not receive feedback.
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This group of women's goal is to pull together resources and invest them in nonprofits that meet their funding priority areas. I'd say they are doing just that!
Open your doors and share more information about what your members and philanthropists are thinking about as relates to our applications.
This is all women reviewing your application so be sure to apply to educate others about your mission. If nothing else, there will be at least 20-some people who know about you now.
Level playing field. Once a finalist, they will ensure all information is shared across all finalists.
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