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Location: 601 Marshall Road, Redwood City, 94063 CA
EIN: 45-5002209
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
They don't think of themselves as typical funders; approach them as collaborators. On the plus side, staff are knowledgable, approachable, and many are caring and thoughtful. On the downside, expect micromanagement, needing to jump through many hoops & give much free labor. They seem blissfully unaware of the power dynamic. Occasional moments of tech bro culture.
Doesn't "get" nonprofits and issues, Difficult to work with
Oregon
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2019
Average
Once you make a connection, we've found them to be approachable and responsive. Getting that initial introduction/connection can be hard.
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The 'move fast and break things' approach works even less well in philanthropy than it does in tech.
Invest in relationships more...trust & listen to your grantees and partners. A dash of humility wouldn't hurt.
When they decide to move forward with a project, they have terrific resources to bring to the table - communications, tech, convening, etc. Once they commit, they move forward quickly, with high quality implementation.
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
In addition to your original submission, selection includes peer scoring which takes a significant amount of time to provide helpful feedback to applicants.
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Applied and not funded
2018
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Using a model with peer reviews to narrow the field puts organizations with limited resources at a significant disadvantage.
Remove the requirement or limit the peer review requirement to one organization.
Advertise the opportunity.
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Reviewer 711 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
Their staff are open for conversations, but are very bureaucratic (although they don't think they are). They make a big deal about being open to talking, then give canned responses.
Inadvertently exerts negative influence in the field, Doesn't "get" nonprofits and issues, Bureaucratic
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Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
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They don't have an in-depth understanding of the issues they are trying to solve. While some of their grant requirements are well thought out and look at contributing factors, other requirements are arbitrary.
Look at organizations with a proven impact that are addressing root causes and not just offering "band-aid" fixes if your goal is addressing root causes of poverty.
Being available for follow-up and questions
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