C Charles Jackson Foundation

Which state are you working in?

Array

What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?

Current or former grantee

If you were funded, tell us the outcome

Funded for lesser amount

What year was this experience?

2017

How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

Good

The foundation currently seems most interested in pouring resources into an online portal for leadership development. I think this focus is drawing funds away from partners that are doing more effective on-the-ground programming.

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

Bad

If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?

Disconnect your interest in the online portal from the rest of your giving programs. In many cases they do not overlap and requiring funders to use your portal is an awkward fit.

Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

Application and reporting requirements are clear and a reasonable amount of work for the funding granted.

How many hours did the grant application process take?

6