Core Principles to Cultivate Funder Relationships
1. RESEARCH FUNDER RELATIONSHIPS Whether foundation or corporate partner or individual donor, it is important to “know before you go” by researching before heading toward a relationship. Utilize online tools such as Guidestar/Candid, Foundation Directory Online (FDO), or Grant Advisor to learn about a funder’s giving patterns, planned philanthropy, and actual experiences of awardees. Similar […]
