Foundant Blog
Foundant Technologies' Blog on Philanthropy and Technology
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Becoming the "MacGyver" of Grants
For any grant professional, a key strength is being resilient. Remember that you have access to two primary types of resources – external and internal.
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Do You Have an Umbrella? It's Going to Rain
Rainy days are inevitable. Find your "umbrella" by not only planning through changes, but learning how to be ready for the unexpected.
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Staying Grounded in a Pandemic: Tips from the Foundant Team
Work life balance is, well, a balancing act. Here are a few ways we, at Foundant keep ourselves feeling energized and productive during the day, both inside and outside of the office!
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Agile in Nonprofits Interview with Solomon Belette
Learning more about the importance and application of agility can increase effectiveness and efficiency in nonprofit efforts. This is something to keep in mind when strategizing for 2021.
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Great Service Makes the World Go Round
Customer service shouldn’t be undervalued. The personal relationships built by providing exceptional service can become an integral part of any purchase decision.
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Normal Is As Normal Does
As day to day life was turned upside down, now is the time to consider what the new normal will eventually become and how to prepare for it.
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Grantmakers: Listening Leads to Resilient Philanthropy
Listening is the key to improving your relationships, your processes, and your organization's resilience.
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In 2021, Choose Kind
After a year like 2020, take time to reflect and improve daily life through a single choice: to be kind.
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4 Ways Software Enables Agile Philanthropy
Software enables you to do more with less. Removing the burden of "perfection" is a sure way to boost morale and allow your staff to focus on human connections and the work that fires them up.
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The Logic Behind Logic Models
Logic models can make anyone want to run in the opposite direction. However, learning more about the roles and benefits of logic models can lead to it becoming a key tool in any nonprofit.
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Using Sprints in Nonprofits
Setting a cadence for scheduled improvements in an organization can be tricky. This interview from Agile in Nonprofits details the experiences & benefits nonprofits have gained from the Sprint method.
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Agile Philanthropy and the Pillars of SAFe
An agile mindset can be applied to any organization, team, or set of processes. Perhaps most fitting is the idea of Agile Philanthropy. Read on to learn about the 4 pillars of SAFe.
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A Success Story: Founding a Nonprofit Using the Scrum Framework
The Scrum framework is a powerful tool that can benefit any organization. The story of the New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative's beginnings is the perfect example.
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Releases in Nonprofits
Learn from Beth Tuttle of SMU DataArts experience how the Agile and Scrum frameworks can improve an organization. All it takes is one project and the benefits can spread from there!
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Working from home: Tips from Foundant’s remote workforce
Working remote can be a challenge if you’re not used to it. Consider some of these tips from our own remote workforce as you make this change.
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You Know it's Time for a Grant Management System When...
It's always good to keep an eye on how efficient your organization is and what improvements can be made. Grant management systems can take your funding processes to a whole new level!
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How Universal Application Helps Create Super Scholarship Programs
Managing high volumes of scholarships can be a major undertaking. Applying for them can be just as stressful. Using a Universal Application for your scholarship funds can help simplify this process.
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Using Data to Increase Impact
Your organization already has the data, learn how to transform it into a usable format that'll increase the impact on the community.
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Framing Data to Tell Your Story
What better way to relate the importance of the programs you’ve supported and the lives affected by your grantmaking than through storytelling?
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How to Create COVID-19 Adapted Programs
Do you need to pivot your programs due to recent changes? What does it means to adapt your community programs and tell your ‘COVID-19 updated’ impact story to funders?
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