New Publication : How Lean Funders Build Stronger Relationships With Grantees

David Hazeltine

Building trust has been a key part of philanthropy for years for lean funders. Nevertheless, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, trust and strong relationships have taken on an even greater significance. Check out this new, Blackbaud-sponsored publication from Exponent Philanthropy ...Building strong relationships with grantees doesn’t happen overnight. But from our research, we know that lean funders are perfectly positioned to develop these strong relationships and provide more significant support to their nonprofit partners. This publication shares our findings on how lean funders work to build strong relationships; how creative, catalytic philanthropy can help support strong relationships; and how long-term, flexible funding can further deepen relationships.

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Did you know?...

The key themes funders shared for building strong relationships with grantees is to be authentic, open, and transparent with grantees. However, this is easier said than done. Forming strong relationships and building trust with grantees takes consistent effort.