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
75Culturally sensitive66Responsive59Positive leader in the field56"Gets" nonprofits and issues51Friendly49Builds relationships40Openminded35Gives more than money32Insightful25Risk taker12Likes site visits1Bureaucratic
Advice from a Friend
Nellie Mae Education Foundation
Jun 01, 2023
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
They have a clear and simple application process, so it's worth trying for a grant if you feel your project fits their specific criteria.
Pros
Culturally sensitive, "Gets" nonprofits and issues
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?
2023
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Average
I would not have know about this opportunity unless it was emailed to me by someone.
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?
Expand visibility of available opportunities/resources to community.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
5 to 10 hours
May 23, 2023
Reviewer 2059 -
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
I would read about the organization first, ask around and see what information others also have and then read the critiria. It helped me decide if this was something I wanted to put time to. Time is precioius and we simply do not have enough of it these days. In the end I thought it was worth it and I thought the learning could enhance my work with my youth.
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 successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
Good
How many hours did the grant application process take?
Less than 5
Mar 15, 2023
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
Definitely try to connect with a Foundation contact if you can. The person we talked to was super helpful in explaining the guidelines and where our organization might fit.
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?
Before 2014
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
We received a grant more than 10 years ago so I don't know the details
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
I found the grant application process a bit clunky. First you read about the sponsorship opportunity, then go to another page for instructions followed by the actual application.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
More than 15
Mar 14, 2023
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
Website has a lot of great and clear communication re: values. Start there to see if your vision aligns with theirs.
Pros
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, 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
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
Good
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Timely communication, clear values
How many hours did the grant application process take?
1
Feb 23, 2023
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
Make sure to read and understand the category for which ythat you are writing the request fo
Pros
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
