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Resources, tools, and guides for grant seekers and grant makers committed to strengthening communities.
For Grant Seekers
Whether you’re new to grant seeking or an experienced professional, these resources can help strengthen your approach.
Grant Writing Basics
A comprehensive guide to writing effective grant proposals, from needs statements to budgets and evaluation plans.
Finding the Right Funder
How to research and identify foundations and funders whose priorities align with your organization's mission.
Measuring Impact
Tools and frameworks for measuring and communicating the impact of your programs to current and prospective funders.
Building Funder Relationships
Best practices for developing and maintaining productive relationships with foundation staff and trustees.
For Grant Makers
Resources for foundation professionals, board members, and family philanthropists.
Due Diligence Best Practices
A framework for evaluating grant applications, conducting site visits, and assessing organizational capacity.
Trends in Family Philanthropy
Current trends and emerging practices in family foundation management and giving strategies.
Engaging the Next Generation
Strategies for involving younger family members in foundation governance and grantmaking decisions.
Strategic Grantmaking
Approaches to proactive, strategic grantmaking that aligns foundation resources with community impact goals.
External Resources
Trusted organizations and platforms that offer additional resources for the philanthropic community.
The leading resource for families engaged in philanthropy, offering research, peer learning, and advisory services.
A membership association of grantmaking foundations and corporations providing leadership and resources.
The world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations, including IRS filings and organizational data.