37 survey respondents
Location: 110 N 92nd St, Omaha, 68114 NE
EIN: 47-0834133
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Reviewer 8902 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
I would suggest a thorough read-through of the information provided on their website. They have taken the time to put together a clear and easy to manage site, that will most likely answer all of your questions. Just know that the culture of the individuals involved in this Foundation is one of collaboration. They want you to succeed and will help those unfamiliar with the process to do so.
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
Array
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
Good
The Foundation has gone above and beyond my needs, and have been there every step of the way with assistance. My relationship with certain members of the Foundation is unique. They are the most accessible group that I've ever dealt with and have actually passed on information that has helped me navigate the funding world in general.
Good
They have consistently championed organizations like ours, grass roots, visionary organizations that invest in helping develop the awareness of the community. While considering the physical needs of neighborhoods, they also invest in building leaders in communities that can assist with transforming lives on a higher level.
It seems one of the major strengths this funder possesses, is being able to identify organizations that have integrity, that are driven to improve their surroundings with their services, and can have the most impact in marginalized communities. I would advise that they consider capacity building assistance again, and direct that assistance towards those organizations.
This funder sees the visions easily, and quickly trusts that when properly executed, your efforts will result in good. They do not impose an agenda on the organizations they help. If you lay out your plan, and its a plan that helps people, they will most likely support you, so be ready.
There are many things this funder does well, but ultimately, making the application process easy is something they do better than most.
More than 15
Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
Review the goals of the foundation and align your request with their goals.
Positive leader in the field, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Array
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2018
Good
Good
Very thoughtful in their grant-making. They make sure they are funding high quality projects
Less than 5
Reviewer 4694 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
Be prepared with what you want from the funder. Have a good idea of the funder's interest by visiting the funders website. Review the websites of the organizations that have been funded. Have a good written summary of what and why with numbers to support it. Be sure that it is something that you are passionate about and have the documentation to support it: impact stories, numbers, etc.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Array
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
Good
Good
I believe that this funder supports the initiatives that they believe make a difference in the community and aligns with their family values, especially servant leadership.
Keep up the amazing work that you do. You make a tremendous impact in our community and we are all better for it. Cheers!
Be specific, be passionate, follow-through.
Connect with the grantees on issues that matter most to them. Promote and champion with others the causes that matter to them. Support and encourage calculated risk for the greater good.
More than 15
Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
Funding priorities have changed so I do not have any advice as to how to secure funding at this time. A meeting is always good but no guarantee that you will receive funds.
Positive leader in the field, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded
Array
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2018
Good
E-mail is the best way to contact as phone messages are not always returned.
Average
Somewhat confused as to how its philanthropic goals do not equate to how funding is awarded
Be honest about the direction you are going so that time is not spent submitting applications that have no change of being funded. Just post those on your website as soon as the decision is made.
Spend time building a relationship with them if you fit their priorities
There is a true passion for our community and a willingness to meet with applicants
5 to 10 hours
Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
It's helpful to get to know family members to understand their priorities as a foundation, and how your mission and proposal would fit.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded
Array
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2018
Good
Good
Continue to provide general operating grants to grantees and consider multi-year requests. That flexibility and continuity is enormously helpful! (And keep the streamlined proposals!)
They ask tough but fair questions about how projects work and whether that's the best approach to achieve a goal. They're great at seeing connections between their grantees and connecting people working on similar things. They're also open to providing general operating grants, which is critical for nonprofits to have maximum flexibility to carry out their mission.
More than 15
Reviewer 3727 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
They have been interested in learning about and funding new organizations where they can make a significant impact. You might be less likely to receive funding if you are a large institution that they haven't supported in the past.
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
Array
Current or former grantee
Funded for greater amount
2018
Good
Good
They are wonderful!
The Weitz Family is extraordinarily knowledgeable and engaged in the nonprofit world. They are involved in the organizations they fund, they care about data and impact, and they understand that general operating funding and easy grant application processes make our jobs as administrators easier and allow us to focus on the programmatic work.
10 to 15 hours
Reviewer 4923 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
It is helpful to have other grant relationships to leverage in beginning any new grant process.
Insightful, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Array
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2018
Average
Good
Appreciate commitment to systemic injustices which influence poverty.
Thanks for understanding that the work of grassroots non profits is important, and that stand alone grassroots nonprofits, especially, struggle with fluxuations in grants each year.
Communication. Limited experience, but communication from foundation very helpful.
8
Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
Make sure to read all the information provided on the funder's website.
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Friendly, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Array
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
Good
Interactions with the foundation have always been prompt and positive. We would love to be able to meet in person with a staff member. Face to face meetings are always more productive and informative.
Good
One piece of advise would be to have one meeting a year with your potential grantees.
They are responsive to making our community a better place to live. They are very open to new ideas and addressing current issues.
10 to 15 hours
Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
Great to work with and very transparent.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Nebraska
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
Good
Good
More than 15
Reviewer 5082 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
The staff at the Weitz Family Foundation are accessible and understand the importance of the work we are doing. Key is building a relationship with them.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
Nebraska
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2018
Good
Open to meeting with organizations and supportive of local community-based work.
N/A
Build a relationship - it's key.
Open about sharing what is available and doable in terms of receiving funding from them.
Very supportive and open to learning about and from nonprofits. Also, very engaged.
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