Central Valley Community Foundation

Which state are you working in?

California

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?

Before 2014

How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

Good

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

Average

Not sure where they are currently. Their areas of focus seem to be the same as they have for several years. 1.Expanding Opportunities for Youth 2.Strengthening Arts and Culture Organizations 3.Regional Sustainability 4.Teen Pregnancy Prevention 5.Organizational Effectiveness

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

Focus on regional approach being well known and effective across the entire region.

Is there a question you'd like this funder to answer?

How do you measure success in your areas of focus?

Is there anything else that'd be useful for others to know to understand this funder?

In the past funding stability was an issue. Before investing with them, verify that piece.

Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

Seem to have ability to survive.

How many hours did the grant application process take?

More than 15