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How to Leverage your Grants Management System to Elevate Grantee Well-Being

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As funders, youve probably worked with nonprofit organizations with staff nearing burnout, sending reports when they are supposed to be on vacation and completing applications when most people would be asleep. Start by ensuring every question in your application collects data that will genuinely inform your funding decisions.

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Grant application and review practices for more equitable and inclusive fundingĀ 

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The significant role foundations play in advancing the social good underscores the need to incorporate equitable and inclusive grant application and review practices. Accessible organizations will provide call-in helplines, informational webinars, one-on-one coaching, translation, and more. charitable giving. Offer additional support.

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How to Get Leadership Buy-in for Streamlining Your Grantee Application

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As a grants manager, you know how important it is to have a clear and efficient grantee application process. Getting your leadership on board with streamlining your grantee application may require some planning. This will help you identify areas that need improvement and the benefits of streamlining your application.

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Innovative Approaches for Grantmakers to Address Grantee Well-Being

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Some funders are reimagining grantmaking by introducing ultra-streamlined applications, such as five-minute screening forms (in lieu of Letters of Intent), and by allowing brief video reports in place of traditional written ones. They didnt require an application, and grantees didnt know the additional funds were coming.

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Thriving Together: How Funders Can Drive Sustainable Impact Through Grantee Well-Being

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I had many moments when I was on the edge of burnout doing my part to move the mission forward. Across the sector, burnout and its consequences are widespread. According to the Well-being Project , changemakers experience high levels of burnout, stress, depression, chronic illness, and weak personal relationships.

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How Grantmakers Can Turn Uncertainty into Growth and Innovation

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Due to limited budgets, internally crafted grant application and review processes, and expectation of outcomes as promised, it can feel stifling to creativity and innovation in program design. Finally, staff burnout and unrealistic expectations remain persistent issues.

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