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
71Culturally sensitive63Responsive57Positive leader in the field52"Gets" nonprofits and issues50Friendly48Builds relationships39Openminded31Gives more than money31Insightful23Risk taker12Likes site visits1Bureaucratic
Advice from a Friend
Nellie Mae Education Foundation
Apr 16, 2020
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
The laser focus on racial equity and centering youth ledership.
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?
Grant currently pending
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
What year was this experience?
2020
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Average
I found this application to be very clunky and the "read only" portion at the end was very confusing! It made me think I had lost all the information I had entered. The hardest part of this form was the tables that had to be created in the app. However, I really appreciate being able to design the narrative itself in a way that made sense to us. But the other sections of the RFP (especially race/ethnicity and organization goals) were very difficult to use.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
15
Apr 14, 2020
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
Smaller, charitable organizations like mine may be at a distinct disadvantage from established non-profits with robust staffs and administrations despite having profound, confirmed, life changing impacts on the communities served.
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Other
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Average
Is there anything else that'd be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
I am hoping there is an interview component of this application; i.e. interview not only program leader but also program beneficiaries.
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if my program was funded, the program could not only provide additional and much needed services to my present population but also extend to other institutions in the city serving the same populations.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Other
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
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Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
It was easy to have my questions answered. The application was one of the most easy I have ever encountered (assuming we completed the application properly).
How many hours did the grant application process take?
More than 15
Apr 10, 2020
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Apply!!
Pros
Culturally sensitive, 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?
2020
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
Good
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Involving community-based organizations in their process to develop their grant program
How many hours did the grant application process take?
5
Mar 21, 2020
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
NellieMae Foundation is super responsive in answering questions, staff very personable and understanding of the many dynamics of nonprofits. I personally appreciate when funders come and do sight visits it shows they care about where their funding is going and wants the best for the organization
Pros
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
