We recently gathered several of our clients for a regional training in Jackson, Michigan. Reflecting back, we are so grateful for the engagement, learnings, and connections that unfolded throughout the event. We recognize how valuable ongoing training is to fully optimize our solution and look forward to creating more opportunities like this in other parts …
Written by Karen Graham, Owner of Karen Graham Consulting Imagine yourself in this situation: You have collected and analyzed business requirements, researched solutions, and chosen a technology solution that seems like a great fit for your organization. You believe it will save time, provide useful new capabilities, and even make people’s work more enjoyable. But …
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Written by Heidi Dusek, Former Private Foundation Executive Director Philanthropy is a powerful tool for creating positive change in the world, and often requires collaboration and partnerships to make significant change. In the past decade, the concept of partnerships in philanthropy has gained significant momentum as more and more organizations recognize the value of working …
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Written by Heidi Dusek, Former Private Foundation Executive Director As a foundation, finding the right grantmaking software is essential for streamlining your grant process to ensure your organization runs smoothly and efficiently. With so many options on the market, it can be overwhelming to determine which software is the best fit for your needs. While …
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Keeping a foundation running smoothly is no small task—between budget management, the application process, grantee progress, awards, regulatory requirements, and more—there are a lot of moving parts to manage. Having tools and software that automate or streamline these processes can make or break a foundation’s success. When software is customized to enable more efficient workflows, …
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akoyaGO was proud to be an exhibitor at the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) annual conference, TAG2022. Gathering thought leaders from across the country, this conference promoted the strengthening of impact within philanthropy through the power of technology. As a technology leader within this space, we believe in the undeniable benefits TAG offers to the …
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Looking back over the past week, akoyaGO is grateful for more opportunities to build and strengthen relationships with community and private foundations. Exponent Philanthropy hosted its 2022 Annual Conference which gathered lean funders from across the country. Later in the week, the Kansas Association of Community Foundation (KACF) hosted its 2022 Annual National Conference for …
This past week, Indiana Philanthropy Alliance hosted its conference, Philanthropy Leads. As a proud supporter, akoyaGO attended, exhibited, and most importantly, connected with the philanthropic community. The conference embodied the inspiring interconnection between the attending foundations. Organizations coming together within philanthropy to improve the lives within shared communities and, by a ripple effect, bettering all. …
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Creating opportunities for foundations and other philanthropic organizations to come together in-person has never been more important. From organized sessions to spontaneous peer conversations, these exchanges provide opportunities to learn about new practices and changes within the landscape, as well as build momentum for the missions and communities served. These moments of collaboration speak to a pivotal message …
Mark Montoya Named Chief Experience Officer Minneapolis, Minnesota, March 15, 2022 – akoyaGO, the premier software solution to optimize the grantmaking process, welcomes Mark Montoya as Chief Experience Officer. Montoya brings with him deep industry knowledge and a keen ability to build a sustainable culture of excellence that maximizes a customer-centric approach. He will oversee …
