47 survey respondents
Location: 2000 S. Colorado Blvd, Tower 1, Suite 5500, Denver, 80222 CO
EIN: 26-2700185
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Reviewer 1758 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
Know the funding areas first and schedule an exploratory call.
Colorado
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2023
Good
Good
Check out their website first - get to know them before you call.
They take the time on the exploratory call to deep dive into your projects and funding opportunities. This call helps organizations make the decision to complete the necessary grant paperwork.
15
Thanks for your thoughtful review! We are happy to hear that the discovery call was helpful for you. We plan to continue offering these and highly encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to speak with a program officer prior to applying for funds.
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
Overall it was a very positive experience. A call head to conference and fully understand the parameters is best. In doing so, the staff were very responsive- helpful- clear in their communication. It made the completion of the grant very straight forward, no real complications.
Positive leader in the field, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Colorado
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2023
Good
Good
Communicate
8
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We have worked hard to simplify our application process and are happy to see that the process did not require significant time for you to complete.
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
A leader in the field of aging; responsive and relationship oriented; a modern and innovative approach to reporting.
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded
California
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2023
Good
Good
Please keep the oral interview process.
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Relationship building with their grantees.
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Thanks for taking the time to complete a review. We're happy to see that the work of Frameworks Institute has been as helpful for you as it has been for us! One thing we have really appreciated and enjoyed about the oral reporting process is the opportunity to build deeper relationships with grantees. We're glad to hear that you have positive feelings about this method of reporting.
Reviewer 8549 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
The funder was very approachable and responsive.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
Massachusetts
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2023
Good
Their communication was supportive and not overbearing. We succeeded in our goals thanks to NextFifty which in turn allowed them to accomplish their philanthropic goals.
Good
The application was quite involved and intensive, however the reporting on outcomes and goals was much more positive.
We liked the virtual checkins with the funder. They were able to provide support and recommendations that was critical to our success.
22
Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback! We are happy to hear that your experience with NextFifty Initiative has been positive.
Reviewer 1961 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2021
If your organization's mission is aligned with those of NextFifty Initiative's funding priorities, definitely apply for a grant. They are an incredible partner to us, even beyond the funding.
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
2021
Good
NextFifty Initiative's Program Officer with whom we work is incredibly responsive and supportive.
Good
Please know that your approach to supporting your grantees is solid and appreciated, and it works. And Susan Hill is fantastic to work with.
NextFifty Initiative truly listens and responds to our organization's successes, challenges, questions and suggestions.
0
Thanks for taking the time to write this review. We work hard to be responsive to the needs of grantees, so we're happy to hear your positive feedback! We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to your program officer.
Grant Applicant - applied in 2023
Next Fifty is a wonderful organization to work with. They are dedicated to their mission, and ensure that the organizations that they fund can be focused on the work they undertake and serving elderly populations. They are progressive in their approach to funding and determined to provide support that betters our community.
Colorado
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2023
Good
Good
10 to 15 hours
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are happy to hear that your experience with NextFifty has been positive!
Grant Applicant - applied in 2021
I recommend connecting with NextFifty Initiative's great Program Officers to talk through proposal alignment- they are helpful and will give insightful feedback.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
Colorado
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2021
Good
NextFifty Initiative's staff are accessible and responsive to connect with about a grant proposal. They are also at many aging community events to stay at the forefront of the field.
Good
NextFifty is funding innovative work in the aging sector to meet its philanthropic goals. I think the foundation is largely meeting those goals.
While there are many worthwhile efforts to fund, please make sure to budget for the whole year so that some organizations aren't left out of a funding year due to cycle timing and allocations made early.
NextFifty is responsive to the shifting philanthropic landscape, as it moves towards trust-based philanthropy. NextFifty has done a great job providing flexible support for nonprofits to use as they need within their grant proposals.
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Thank you for this helpful feedback! We are glad to hear that our program officers have been responsive and helpful.
Reviewer 1771 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2021
I would send an email followed by a call after researching with current Grantees.
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
2021
Good
Excellent, accessible, engaging, supportive, knowledgeable
Good
Continue with flexible spending. Continue offering multiple rounds of funding to allow more organizations opportunities to vie for funds in different categories...especially in furthering diversity, equity and inclusion.
The entire process of applying was less stressful because you could call and "speak" to someone without difficulty.
There was a meeting of all the grantees online. We were broken into groups. Each group I was in had nothing but great things to say about their funding flexibility and how it boosted morale of staff to be able to allocate funds as needed to make a difference in programs and services.
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Thank you for completing a review and providing this useful feedback. We definitely do encourage people to reach out by email or by scheduling a discovery call with a program officer. We are happy to talk about your program/project, discuss eligibility, and help you craft a successful proposal!
Grant Applicant - applied in 2020
The NextFiftyInitiative is terrific. They fund short-term projects that involve direct service delivery, as well as support long-term projects that aim to transform how individuals and organizations address the aging population. The staff is supportive, the grant administration is well done. No complaints
Colorado
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2020
Good
Good
maintain focus on the aging populations
40
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We're sorry to see that your grant application required 40 hours of work. Please know that we have been working hard to simplify both the reporting and application processes so that grantees can spend less time on those and more on your funded programs or projects. If you have additional thoughts on how we could reduce the amount of time needed for the grant application process, please email us at [email protected] or reach out to your program officer. Thank you!
Grant Applicant - applied in 2021
Read the website and grant application and review all tools before applying. Email the funder about your project idea and get suggestions and any feedback.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Iowa
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2021
Good
Good
Keep doing what you're doing.
They communicate well and get back to me in a timely manner if I have questions.
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Thanks for sharing your feedback with us! We're glad to hear your experience with NextFifty Initiative has been positive. We work hard to be responsive and are glad to hear that you've found communication with our team to be quick and helpful.
