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
Nov 16, 2022
Grant Applicant - applied in 2022
The point of contact for questions was very helpful in terms of clarifying the parameters for what the grant can be used for.
Pros
Positive leader in the field, 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?
2022
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Average
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
Good
How many hours did the grant application process take?
10
Nov 15, 2022
Reviewer 6227 -
Grant Applicant - applied in 2022
Is better to start the process by getting an RFM before submitting the application. It helps a lot the process and you won't spend a lot of time on the day of the submission.
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?
2021
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?
Share your process with more funders as an example for them to follow.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Values the time of the grantee and doesn't ask for unnecessary and redundant information.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
Less than 5
Sep 08, 2022
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
They are very responsive to applicant inquiries and the application process is much less onerous then many foundations. Once funded they invest developing the organization and the leadership.
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
Funded for amount requested
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 to look at each organization individually and tailor your grant awards to the needs of organizations led by people of color that serve the needs of marginalized communities of color.
Is there anything else that'd be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
If you are not sure that you are eligible to apply, contact them.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Provide their grantees with opportunities and non-traditional supports in an effort to strengthen the organizations they fund.
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
What year was this experience?
2022
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?
12
Jul 20, 2022
Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
I am not as familiar with this funder but their reputation is deeply relationship-oriented - my advice is always to call and ask if they take introductory phone calls - but to make sure the colleague has read all the details of the website first.
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?
2017
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
I don't know they well but reputation is accessible
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
Good
Wonderful reputation for funding deeply important priorities
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Continue with the format of the Rapid Response Fund application - thank you for how it was structured!!
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
The grant application process was clear and asked just the right amount of questions in an open format without too many attachments - perfect (and felt very fair) for the grant opportunity presented
How many hours did the grant application process take?
8
Jul 14, 2022
Reviewer 1921 -
Grant Applicant - applied in 2021
It is best to read the grant guidelines and then communicate directly with the staff who is in charge of the grant application.
Pros
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money
