Grantmaking
From AI Curiosity to Practice: Applying AI in Workflows and Grantmaking Program Recording
Learn practical ways to use artificial intelligence (AI) for tasks and build real-world use cases for AI in your philanthropic role.
Navigating Ethical Tensions in Philanthropy Program Recording
Explore ethical theories related to philanthropic accountability and their application in real-world practice. Gain insight from a thought-provoking panel conversation on how funders can act with integrity, humility and transparency in an ever-changing landscape.
2026 Philanthropy Fundamentals - Module 3 Recording
Philanthropy Fundamentals Module 3 discussed how to read a nonprofit 990 document, common grantmaking philosophies and practices and power dynamics in the field when serving as a steward of philanthropic resources.
Audit Requirements for Nonprofit Grantees Listserv Discussion
This listserv discussion highlights whether funders require audited financial statements or alternative financial documentation from their grantees.
Increasing Payout to Increase Your Impact Program Recording
This Midwest Partners Series recording discusses how foundations are responding to rising community needs and shrinking public resources to better support grant partners. In light of the complex challenges nonprofits face, many public and private foundations are exploring how they can do more to help their community partners by increasing their grantmaking payouts.
Electronic Grant Payment Listerv Discussion
This collection of responses discusses different methods of distributing grant payments electronically.
Scholarship Fund Policy Distinction Listserv Discussion
This is a collection of responses on whether community foundations create or have distinctions in their policies for disbursing scholarship funds to institutions that are “accredited, on probation."