Nellie Mae Education Foundation

150 survey respondents

Location: 1250 Hancock St Ste 701n, Quincy, 02169 MA

EIN: 04-2755323

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How many hours did the grant application process take?

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How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

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How successfully do you think the funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?

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Top descriptors for this funder

71Culturally sensitive64Responsive57Positive leader in the field52"Gets" nonprofits and issues51Friendly49Builds relationships39Openminded32Gives more than money31Insightful24Risk taker12Likes site visits1Bureaucratic

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Nellie Mae Education Foundation

Nov 12, 2021 1

Reviewer 1138 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2021

Meet with someone who has completed a NM grant in the past. It is extremely helpful

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Nov 02, 2021 1

Grant Applicant - applied in 2021

Be sure you are familiar with the granting priorities

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Nov 01, 2021 1

Grant Applicant - applied before 2014

Review the previous grants funded by this foundation. Is your request relative to past funding? Does it need to be?
Make sure their mission/philosophy aligns with yours.

Pros

Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive

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Oct 05, 2021 1

Grant Applicant - applied in 2021

The portal was easy to use and the questions were straightforward for the matching gift request.

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Oct 04, 2021

Grant Applicant - applied in 2021

The grant portal is a little tricky to navigate and asks for information not accessible in the application description. Leave time!

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Sep 30, 2021

Grant Applicant - applied in 2021

Reach out to Nellie Mae...call or email as they want to help.

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Positive leader in the field, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues

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Sep 16, 2021

Grant Applicant - applied in 2021

I would say that this is my first time applying so I don't know much, but that the application was straightforward and not too complicated.

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Positive leader in the field, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive

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Aug 26, 2021

Reviewer 8257 - Grant Applicant - applied before 2014

Nellie Mae is always open to meet with anyone who reach out to them. If your organization or project meets the grant requirements they will go above and beyond to make it easy for you to apply.

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

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Aug 25, 2021

Grant Applicant - applied in 2019

This was a strait forwards sponsorship application

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Aug 25, 2021

Grant Applicant - applied in 2019

Be prepared to discuss your how the sponsorship will support your organization's work.

Pros

Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive

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