SanDisk Corp.

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 amount requested

What year was this experience?

2017

How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

Good

It has a great diversity and inclusion record and stellar record of contributions building the STEM pipeline to engineering.

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

Good

Since WD merged with SanDisk, who was our original finder, the transition to WD has been seamless. I reached out to my long term contact at SanDisk and she referred me to the CSR at WD. She responded almost immediately, informing me that WD would like to continue the relationship, and they honored that promise, not surprisingly.

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

Consider increasing the reach through employee engagement support to nonprofits at least once a year.

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

They have a pleathora of people in CRS willing to help.

Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

They are very approachable and responsive.

How many hours did the grant application process take?

5 to 10 hours