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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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 …
