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
Mar 07, 2020
Reviewer 9838 -
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Review all information materials including the YouTube videos. Ask questions. They are very helpful.
Pros
Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, 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
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Excellent applicant support. Sorely needed capacity building funding is most welcome as is support for organizations led by people of color in low-income communities. Kudos NMEF!
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Support for applicants. They afford great flexibility in the grant application to minimize the amount of information you have to create from scratch. They welcome alternative formats such as videos, art and other presentations that demonstrate your work.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
60
Mar 06, 2020
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Use the calendly timeblocks to ask questions - the calls were really helpful.
The initial webinar is not worth the 90 mins; it's a readthrough of the RFP.
Pros
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, 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?
Average
How many hours did the grant application process take?
10
Mar 02, 2020
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
NMEF provides great information about their focus and details regarding their RFP. They are focused on impact in the NE Region, however they are open to supporting national organizations who meet their requirement around being community-focused. Additionally, they are cognizant of how to make the applications process easy for organizations and specifically mention to repurpose existing content recent grant proposals as it makes sense.
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Applied and not funded
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Other
What year was this experience?
2020
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
Is there anything else that'd be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
Not that I can think of at this time.
Tell us more, if you'd like
They have clear areas of focus and awareness around the power and privilege they hold as a funder, which demonstrates how they are acting out their values.
Enter funding details
N/A
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
They are transparent about their focus and process.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
16
Mar 02, 2020
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Attend webinar and begin collecting information for grant well in advance of the deadline.
Pros
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Responsive
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
Enter funding details
Grant submitted, waiting response
How many hours did the grant application process take?
12
Feb 29, 2020
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Thoroughly read through the funder's steps to apply. This process was easy to understand. You can tell Nellie Mae has listened to grantees to streamline the process of applying for funds.
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Applied and not funded
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
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Continue doing the great work to be able to reach out to support grassroot organizations.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
10
Feb 28, 2020
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
try to build a great relationship with funders and communication calling them is always great.
Pros
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, 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?
2020
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
Average
Unsure.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Encouraging applicants to use existing materials from other proposals.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
20
Feb 28, 2020
Reviewer 9834 -
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
It was helpful to work on the application elements separate from the online portal. Then I just had to copy & paste or upload. Give yourself enough time to gather supporting materials that could support strengthening your application.
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 did not reach out prior to, as I onboarded into my role and learned about this grant at the same time, so the timeline was quick for me. I didn't get a chance to balance it with learning about my organization and financial need.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
Good
How many hours did the grant application process take?
8
Feb 28, 2020
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
They made the application process easy compared to most funders. They were less proscriptive around page limits and format. They invited you to submit videos, photos, links anything that would show them what you do. They also encouraged you no to create content if you had stuff you could reuse for their application.Nice!
