Writing

A selection of short essays and how-to guides on different aspects of your life as a grantmaker

How to run a good event for your grantees

From our March 2023 newsletter

Grantmaking reform is up for grabs

From the Alliance website

Advice on diversifying your funder's board

From our November 2022 newsletter

GEMMA BULL & TOM STEINBERG - MODERN GRANTMAKING page 33

Telling people that your funding organisation is not going to give them a grant is probably the worst single part of the job....So one of the golden rules of grantmaking is to say ‘no’ straight away, as soon as you know that a grantseeker is not likely to receive any money. Don’t beat around the bush and don’t obfuscate the reason for your decision.