28 survey respondents
Location: 501 Silverside Rd Ste 123, Wilmington, 19809 DE
EIN: 20-6881642
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
It's best to look at the website and see the kinds of giving they've been doing.
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
Array
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2017
Good
I've had excellent thoughtful talks with the Fund Advisor over the last decade.
Good
This funder has cared deeply about good journalism on environmental and social justice issues.
Keep hiring great staff/fund advisors.
This funder understands that journalists need to be independent, and need resources in order to plan ahead. The funder also doesn't try to dictate to journalists what their work should be.
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Reviewer 5342 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
The Kendeda Fund is an exemplary funder. Accessible, flexible and generous. We had a great field tour with several Kendeda Fund members, and this helped build the relationship. Highly recommended.
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
(Unknown)
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2017
Good
Very success if not stretched thin supporting a diversity of good causes. Working in Montana, we are limited with philanthropic support, and we appreciate the Kendeda Fund's interest in our communities and landscapes.
Good
Our work with the Kendeda Fund is focused on rural economic development. This is a large lift, and we should all be focused on leveraging private and public funding in order to support more rural development, and sustain support into the future.
Focus on leveraging private funding with public funding.
Flexibility, a willingness to engage in multiple causes, and working to bring in more philanthropy to Montana.
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Reviewer 703 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
I think you need to demonstrate that you are doing good work through support from your community and individual donors before you approach the grantor. Be a good partner to other groups that Kendeda supports.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Friendly, Builds relationships, Responsive
Montana
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2016
Good
Very accessible. I believe that Kendeda believes in supporting our organization by empowering people to do more/better work.
Good
Fund more people/organizations that are effective at the local level.
Kendeda supports partnerships and encourages like-minded groups to support one another and work together. They fund organizations that are doing good work to do more and increase capacity, they don't try to drive an agenda.
5
Reviewer 123 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2014
More than any other foundation I have worked with Kendeda Fund focuses on genuine personal relationships between their fund advisors and the organizations in their portfolios. They take the time to learn about you, your staff, your mission, and the challenges you face in delivering on that mission.
More than most they want to help you as an organization solve problems, and encourage open and honest dialogue.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Colorado
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2014
Good
Our fund advisor is second to none. He is accessible, thoughtful, direct, and completely transparent.
Good
Kendeda Fund is truly the best funder I have had the pleasure to work with. What sets Kendeda Fund apart in my mind is their collaborative approach to giving. There are a lot of foundations that grant money, but Kendeda Fund invests. When you work with Kendeda Fund you gain something much more valuable than their financial support. You gain a true partner that is wholly invested in the success of your mission, your organization, and your team.
Kendeda is incredibly thoughtful in their approach to giving. They create real relationships with organizations and immerse themselves in understanding the issues that they support.
8
Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
Read their materials and see how they like to be approached.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Openminded, Responsive
Utah
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2016
Good
Tim is always available when I have questions or ideas.
Good
This foundation does so much for their community - in a variety of areas that touch so many. Strategic, caring and effective.
Please keep up the great work - from who you fund to the ease of your application and reporting.
If your mission doesn't fall under what Kendeda is interested in, think before you apply.
Makes a huge difference to our community - across the board.
5 to 10 hours
Reviewer 375 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
Many one-on-one meetings with foundation staff make it easy to understand their top priorities and to find projects that are a good fit. There is nothing better than good conversations; we learn a lot from each other.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Montana
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
Good
Keep up the close one-on-one relationship with grantees. We're not always seeking funding; we also view you as colleagues and value your insight and strategic thinking.
Multiyear general support funding! My oh my. Is there anything more effective at building strong non-profits? I don't think so!
They stay in close touch with the issues of the day and are able to adapt. I fear too many funders are stuck in a strategic plan that no longer makes sense after the last election.
8
Grant Applicant - applied in 2015
It is great to meet with the fund advisor in person to get input about what Kendeda likes to and is likely to fund. He is very open, honest, and responsive.
Positive leader in the field, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Montana
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2015
Good
Applying for grant money from Kendeda is not a painful process.
Good
Fund things that other granting organizations might not fund. They are open to new opportunities and ideas.
6
Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
be prepared to go deep on strategies and explain why these are the right one.
(Unknown)
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2016
Good
very responsive
Good
focused on Montana and gone deep and so really knows who's doing what and key players
do more of the opportunity fund
being flexible w grantees if need to change tactics/approaches mid grant
8
Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
A pre-application conversation with the program officer is very helpful.
Positive leader in the field, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Montana
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
Good
I really don't have anything!
Listen and understand grantseeker/organizational needs.
5 to 10 hours
Reviewer 670 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
The Kendeda Fund people were a real pleasure to work with. They quickly grasped the goals for the programs we have in place and the need for new programs that we have in development. Contact and introduce yourself to the person responsible for your region or type of program. Arrange a face-to-face meeting and be prepared to present a succinct, well thought out overview of your operation and specific needs.
Positive leader in the field, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues
Montana
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Good
Good
Continue to develop an ongoing rapport with grantees; have lunch together, etc. and further develop your understanding of how "things are going." Don't wait until the end of the grant period to ask how things went.
Kendeda is a productive partner.
They get focused on the issues/needs in a hurry and develop an understanding of the opportunities to implement solutions to challenges.
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