48 survey respondents
Location: 2000 S. Colorado Blvd, Tower 1, Suite 5500, Denver, 80222 CO
EIN: 26-2700185
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
The Next50 Team encourages a call with a Program Officer prior to applying for funding, and I strongly encourage that. Their team is fabulous.
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
2023
Good
From start to finish, the Next50 team has been wonderful.
Good
This question is hard for me to answer globally, but our specific experience, and that of other community organizations in my community tells me the Next50 Team is meeting and exceeding their goals.
Stay flexible! Please! Organizations truly appreciate flexible funding.
The Next50 Team walks the talk when it comes to listening and adapting to changing needs.
20
Thank you for this feedback. We are glad to hear that our team has been accessible and helpful to you in the application process.
Reviewer 3260 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
Definitely schedule a "Discovery Call" with a Next50 staff person, They offer many appointment times and it is easy to sign up. Regardless of your level of experience as a grant writer, I think the call is valuable and time well spent.
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
2023
Good
Easy to reach and very personable. Staff give helpful advice and are authentically interested in our work and progress.
Good
Next50 is doing a stellar job at improving the lives of people age 50 and older. In the process, they are supporting many different missions.
Keep doing what you are doing--thank you for your authentic partnership with our nonprofit.
I can't say enough really about this funder and how they work to make the experience a positive one for the grant applicant and recipient. I included "Gives more than money" because I have learned a lot from working with this funder.
The staff at Next50 Initiative are very approachable and respectful of the limited time non profit staff have available. For example, at mid-year and end of year, they meet with you for an oral report/conversation about your nonprofit's progress and they write it up into a report for you and submit it. WOW!
15
Thanks for sharing this feedback! We're happy to see that you used the word "authentic" to describe the way we approach relationships with grantees. Our interest in you and your work is genuine and we're glad that has come across in discovery calls, check-ins, and reporting.
Reviewer 7025 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
I would recommend doing the Discovery Call to ensure all your questions are answered in advance. NFI is so organized and easy to work with!
Colorado
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2023
Good
Good
Keep up the good work!
They have a very dedicated, organized, and easy to follow process that includes webinars, Q&As, Discovery Calls, quick email response, Calendar Invite apps, streamlined grant application process, oral grant check in calls (saves time and allows for follow-up questions), oral final report.
20
We appreciate that you took the time to provide this review. And we're happy to hear that the information we've shared through discovery calls, webinars, Q&A, and other means has been helpful!
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
The great thing about working with NextFifty is that they are open to discussion and advice, as opposed to simply being a black box where there's a yes or no answer.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Friendly, Builds relationships, Openminded, Responsive
Colorado
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2023
Good
Good
To connect grantees for improved coordination.
Talk with organizations prior to an application to let them know if they're on the right track.
30
Thanks for taking the time to write a review! We work hard to make the application process a positive one and are happy to hear that the advice and feedback our team has provided has been helpful.
Reviewer 2514 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
Working with the Next50 Initiative was a wonderful experience. They have a stress free approach to reporting that emphasizes doing the work and not providing endless written narrative.
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
Michigan
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2023
Good
Good
Great communication with grantees
5
Thank you for the feedback. We appreciate our relationships with you and other grantees and are happy to hear that you've had a good experience working with our team.
Reviewer 9052 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
Next 50 is great to work with! They are our most flexible and thoughtful funder, and we loved working with our individual appointed grant program officer. I'd recommend a discovery call first, to touch base and make sure you're elligible.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Colorado
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2023
Good
Good
Please consider making 2- and 3-year funding programs a priority, even for Flexible Funding.
Their flexibility allows US flexibility, which is critically valuable to our work!
7
Wow...thank you for the kind words! We value our relationships with grantees and are happy to see that you appreciate this approach. We will certainly consider your suggestion regarding multi-year flexible funding, and are happy to hear that the flexible funding has been helpful for your organization.
Grant Applicant - applied in 2021
This organization is great to work with. The call with a staffer to make sure our program was aligned with the grant opportunity was a lot of help and I recommend this to any organization who is wanting to apply for one of their grants.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Washington
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2021
Good
Good
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Thank you for sharing this review. We always welcome discovery calls as they are a great way to determine fit prior to application. We're glad this was helpful for you and your organization!
Reviewer 8747 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
Ensure your mission and programs are a good fit for the funder. Be specific about who you serve and the impact you will make with the grant funding.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Maryland
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2023
Good
The funder's accessibility was excellent. Anytime we need information by phone or email, our program office was super responsive. We enjoyed having a specific program officer assigned to use for the length of the grant. We were able to build a great relationship with her.
Good
NextFifty is highly successful at accomplishing its philanthropic goals. They are funding innovative programs that are changing the concept and quality of aging as we know it. They encourage collaboration and their efforts are able to create real change and impact for generations to come.
Keep up the great work! We wish more funders were like NextFifty. The unrestricted funds were invaluable, and the program officer was outstanding. Many funders don't wish to have a relationship with their grantees, making the process all online. NextFifty takes a personal approach to build relationships and a partnership to understand our strength and challenges.
Thank you for your generosity and support! Thanks to your investment, our organization was able to serve more aging clients more efficiently and effectively and also leverage other funders. We are grateful!
NextFifty does so many things well. If I had to choose one, I would say having an engaged and dedicated program officer assigned to the grantee. This created a real sense of partnership and our program officer was highly engaged and helpful to us.
10 to 15 hours
Thanks for providing this review. We will share your positive feedback with our team of program officers, who do work hard to build and maintain strong relationships with grantees. We're glad to hear that you found value in that approach!
Reviewer 5960 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
It was very easy to contact a staff member and discuss application before we applied. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and eager to assist.
Positive leader in the field, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Responsive
Colorado
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2023
Good
Good
NEXT 50 brings attention to people over 50, a group that is often not acknowledged or valued.
NEXT 50 is available to grantees to answer questions or assist as needed.
5
Thank you for sharing this feedback! We are happy to hear you have had a positive experience with our team.
Grant Applicant - applied in 2021
NextFifty Initiative is a wonderful, supportive organization to work with. Funding has allowed us to grow a new program, and we felt comfortable sharing the challenges honestly with NextFifty as well as the successes.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues
Colorado
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2021
Good
They are very aware of accessibility challenges.
Good
They are widely regarded as a leader in the field of Aging.
Keep leading! We love working with you.
The Flexible Funding model. Many foundations *say* they want to give flexibility to grantees, but NextFifty Initiative actually does it. They understand that organizations can better serve their constituents when they're not spending so much time tracking every dime. I feel trusted.
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Thank you for sharing this feedback. We are delighted to hear that you feel as comfortable sharing your challenges as you do your successes! Hearing about your challenges helps us learn and grow as an organization, as well. We're grateful for your candid reports and the important work you do.
