I applaud MacKenzie Scott’s philanthropy, and yet, there are downsides. Have you noticed any change in your colleagues’ attitudes? In the spirit of Oprah and the Gateses before her, Ms. Scott has unleashed a frenzy. Most every nonprofit this side of the Arctic feels…

Susan SchaeferAugust 9, 2024major grants, major private grants, foundation grants, grants consultant, nonprofit consultant, foundations, grants, fundraising, nonprofit

Finding Your Foundation Match

I’m waiting for the app that plays matchmaker between foundations and potential grantees. Imagine. Enter your organization’s profile (once!), and an algorithm selects like-minded funders, who swipe left if they’re uninterested and right if they want to learn more. You, too, get to choose which foundations meet your own criteria. A foundation won’t fund administrative costs? Next….

Susan SchaeferMarch 18, 2023major grants, major private grants, foundation grants, grants consultant, nonprofit consultant, foundations