What was the overall relationship with the funder?
How many hours did the grant application process take?
10 hours
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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
14Gives more than money14Builds relationships13Culturally sensitive12Friendly12Responsive12Positive leader in the field10"Gets" nonprofits and issues10Openminded8Insightful7Likes site visits5Worth the time to pitch4Risk taker
Advice from a Friend
Blandin Foundation
Sep 19, 2017
Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
Have received ongoing support from this Foundation. Feel like we are true partners in our effort/mission. In addition to funding have also provided our organization with technical assistance and training. One of the best !
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
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2017
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
Wonderful - always available and ready to assist in the process.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its current philanthropic goals?
Good
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep up the commitment to your region !
Is there anything else that'd be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
Pay attention to the focus areas.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Guide a program/organization to ensure that it has a solid foundation and will benefit the communities it serves. Asks good questions during the application process.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
10
Response from Blandin Foundation
Feb 16, 2018
Thank you for the positive feedback and your joint commitment to our region's people.
Sep 19, 2017
Reviewer 828 -
Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
In my position, I work with several large and small grant-making organizations. The Blandin Foundation is my favorite. While I have been both approved and denied funding from them over time, their leadership is always engaged and supportive.
Pros
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Friendly, Builds relationships, Responsive
Incredibly helpful, honest desire to learn about your work and find ways to assist beyond just the grant dollars (as long as there is a strong fit with their mission/strategy). DEFINITELY have a phone call or meeting first before sending in a proposal or inquiry. Staff are very accessible compared to many other foundations and will help answer questions to save you time and effort.
Pros
Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
Reviewer 217 -
Grant Applicant - applied before 2014
Check website for grant categories, deadlines, areas that they fund.
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
They are the best funder I've worked with and they make significant multi-year grants; however, they can get stuck funding programs they've always funded that don't really show results.
Pros
Worth the time to pitch, Repeat funding, Builds relationships
