Resources
A collection of free resources for grantmakers and scholarship providers
5 Proven ways to reduce support costs for online grantmaking
Learn how can you reduce operating costs for your grant program while improving the user experience.
April 2022
Improvements We upgraded our application software to significantly improve platform performance. The contracts list view has been moved to the Grants menu for easier access. There is a new sort option in table headers to quickly order starred applications and users....
The impact of COVID-19 on grantmaking practices
The pandemic turned the world on its head as it wreaked havoc on countries, communities, industries and organisations alike. What lasting impacts has the COVID era had on grantmaking?
The essential program collaboration guide for grantmakers
Collaboration in grantmaking can create harmony within your team and organisation and improve your program outcomes. Here’s how to do it effectively.
March 2022
New features A new grant status feature is now available for post-decision application lifecycle management, enabling applications to move through customisable funding and post-grant stages. Program managers can now star applications and users and then use the...
What is social impact and how can you measure it?
Calculating the social impact of an organisation’s funding efforts displays the relevance of the work to staff, clients, investors, government agencies and the entire community. It demonstrates the value of the investments.
How to foster and get started in trust-based philanthropy
Trust-based philanthropy is a funding model focused on redistributing power systemically, organisationally and interpersonally to build an equitable non-profit sector. Here’s how to foster it in your organisation.
Feature focus: Manage your post-decision applications with ease
To support your post-decision grant management efforts, you can now use our grant status feature to track the progress of applications throughout your grantmaking lifecycle, however your cycle works.
February 2022
New features We’ve added a Broadcast button on the Allocations dashboard to easily email applicants about funding. Radio button lists and drop-down menu options have been added to email nomination fields in the application form so grantees can select from a list of...
7 Tips on how to build the best grant application form
When it comes to the grantseeker journey, experiences do really matter. A positive experience with your organisation can build affinity, improve the quality of submissions and make it easier to make good decisions.
Choose your style: Strategic vs responsive grantmaking
Strategic vs. responsive grantmaking: What are the pros and cons of each grantmaking approach and which fits your program’s mission and goal outcomes?
Mission green: Six tips to make your grantmaking more environmentally friendly
Green business systems are the way forward. But what does that mean for grantmakers, who sometimes rely on traditional processes and workflows? What steps can you take to make your grantmaking lifecycle more environmentally friendly?