Recommendation
Clarify the steps, inputs and outputs of the funding process, and the process for accessing alternative types of support. Pay particular attention to communicating what is required from the grantee early on in the process.
Related Themes
Funding Approach & ProcessRelated Resources
From Words to Action A Practical Philanthropic Guide to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Recommendations for evaluating a foundation’s history of inequity, helping grantees incorporate DEI practices operationally, collecting diversity data, and introducing new grantees focused on grassroots, intersectional work.
Report
Source: Barbara Chow, Grantcraft, Foundation CenterDealing with Divergent Requests
A resource, from the user experience research, on understanding how to hear the intent behind a request.
Knowledge Base
Source: Simply SecureA practical guide to outcome-focused philanthropy
A philanthropic framework that emphasizes rigor, results, learning, and adaptation. This guidebook and set of worksheets helps foundation staff integrate this approach across all stages of philanthropic work.
Knowledge Base
Source: Lori Grange, Hewlett FoundationOn Trust & Transparency: Full Report
Download the full report.
Report
Source: Simply SecureOn Trust & Transparency: Interview Guide
The interview guide used for the participant interviews during the Partner Perspectives project.
Report
Source: Simply SecureOn Trust & Transparency: Survey Guide
The survey guide used for the Partner Perspectives project. This was hosted in LimeSurvey an open-source survey tool that can be self-hosted or hosted via Limesurvey’s website.
Report
Source: Simply Secure