What was the overall relationship with the funder?
How many hours did the grant application process take?
8 hours
Median
94%
6%
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
93%
7%
How successfully do you think the funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
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Top descriptors for this funder
69Culturally sensitive60Responsive54Positive leader in the field49"Gets" nonprofits and issues47Friendly45Builds relationships37Openminded31Gives more than money28Insightful23Risk taker12Likes site visits1Bureaucratic
Advice from a Friend
Nellie Mae Education Foundation
Aug 18, 2023
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
Great foundation to build relationship with
Pros
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Other
What year was this experience?
2023
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
Good
Enter funding details
Pending
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Supports grantees
How many hours did the grant application process take?
Less than 5
Jun 19, 2023
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
Nellie Mae is the best! They always make their application process as easy as possible and only require essential information. Truly feels like they trust us to do the work.
Pros
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
What year was this experience?
2023
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
Average.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Know your grantees, set up an interview with your prospective grantee to know what they do.
Is there anything else that'd be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
N/A for now.
Tell us more, if you'd like
This is the first time I apply a grant with them, so I can't speak that much about them yet.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Setting their goals and mission for their funds.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
5 to 10 hours
Jun 02, 2023
Reviewer 6151 -
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
Of the many grant applications I work on, I think this was one of the best. It asks the important questions, allows enough space to answer thoroughly, and doesn't ask too many questions.
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
What year was this experience?
2023
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
How many hours did the grant application process take?
10 to 15 hours
Jun 01, 2023
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
I have had nothing but positive experiences with the NME Foundation staff, even with the grants I applied for but was not awarded. The staff always answers my emails accurately and in a timely manner.
Pros
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
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?
2023
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?
10 to 15 hours
Jun 01, 2023
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
The questions are straightforward. The longest part of the process was getting district stakeholders to review drafts. I always look forward to working on Nellie Mae grant applications.
Pros
Gives more than money, Risk taker, "Gets" nonprofits and issues
