151 survey respondents
Location: 1250 Hancock St Ste 701n, Quincy, 02169 MA
EIN: 04-2755323
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Reviewer 4167 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
The Nellie Mae Education Foundation encourages prospective applicants to reach out with any questions regarding the grant opportunity or the application process. We did, and they were very informative, helpful, and receptive to our thoughts/questions. I recommend you schedule a meeting.
Massachusetts
Grant currently pending
2020
Good
Very accessible. They responded very promptly when we requested a call to discuss the grant opportunity. In addition, they aided us really quickly when we had a technical question related to their platform.
Good
20
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Participate in any opportunities to gather information including webinars and phone meetings. Make sure to prepare throughful questions in advance.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, Openminded, Responsive
Rhode Island
Applied and not funded
2020
Good
NMEF staff were highly responsive and helpful.
Good
NMEF has been particularly intentional about developing its funding priorities and engaging with community members for feedback.
8
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
I suggest that you read the pdf of the RFP very carefully. Once I started writing the grant, I read the RFP again and got very good clarification on my questions, just by learning the Nellie Mae mission points.
Culturally sensitive
Rhode Island
Grant currently pending
2020
Good
Average
I am unsure as of yet. I need to learn more
cannot think of anything
RFP
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
All you need to know as far as what they are looking for and the best way to make direct contact / get questions answered is clearly articulated in their RFP - refreshing!
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Likes site visits
Massachusetts
Grant currently pending
2020
Good
They are clear and realistic about their priorities and whether or not an organization is a good fit.
8
Reviewer 1193 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Make sure you communicate fully any questions you might have. The staff is very, very responsive
Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive
Connecticut
Grant currently pending
2020
Good
Good
I’m not in a position to assess the organization, but I appreciate the effort they’re making. The foundation did no go for low hanging fruit. I admire the vision and ambition they have.
Consider West Haven as part of its service area. For some reason it was left out. Regarding public and secondary education, West Haven is in terrible shape compared to New Haven and the other surrounding towns. West Haven gets overlooked. (Full disclosure: I work and live in New Haven)
Great communication with prospective grantees
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
It's helpful to have a call with the funder to learn more and to introduce the work. Also, racial equity needs to be at the heart of your work.
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
New Hampshire
Current or former grantee
Other
2020
Good
Good
we would like to see Nellie Mae have a critical eye to building cross-race, cross-place, cross-class funding opportunities towards racial justice in education.
Previous grants with Nellie Mae we were funded at the full amount. This grant we have not yet heard.
Nellie Mae is the only funder who funds organizing at a level that allows you to focus more on the work and less on chasing more grants/funding.
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Take advantage of the phone call opportunity with a grant officer!
Risk taker, "Gets" nonprofits and issues
Massachusetts
Grant currently pending
Other
2020
Good
Average
Application pending
Keeps the application process as streamlined as possible and understands the value of nonprofit staff time
5
Reviewer 7970 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
Nellie Mae team are approachable and transparent so I would recommend requesting an in person meeting.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Rhode Island
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
Good
Good
The foundation just rolled out their funding priorities and it completely aligns with their new mission, vision and values. The next and most important phase is implementation.
Implement with fidelity.
This funder is extremely responsive to community needs.
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Reviewer 7606 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
This new approach is very open ended which carries its pros and cons. The pros are that it allows a lot of freedom, and it's stated that they are accepting of any past information or proposal as a narrative, but in a situation like ours where this wasn't the case and building a submission from ground up, it almost seemed overly daunting because there was minimal direction.
Granted [pun intended], this is a subjective experience and now that we've experienced it once it makes it a lot easier and more inviting, be prepared to well in advance have numerous readers and eyes on proposal and thought partnership on supplemental material to get your point across on such an open ended approach.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Rhode Island
Grant currently pending
2020
Good
Good
In approaches like this last one, it is a fantastic practice of creating a more inclusive process. But I wonder, with a small, invite only RFP like this one that is so open ended in it's approach, and already having a relationship with the orgs, would an intentional pre-conversation of served well with each org? or would that of just hindered the process?
They really are starting to create an inclusive landscape with an intention of naming race as an issue. And this new approach is definitely more welcoming.
5
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
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Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Builds relationships, Openminded, Responsive
Maine
Grant currently pending
2020
Good
Good
Tremendous thought leadership!
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