Donor Giving Trends for Today and Tomorrow, Part 3

One thing that remains the same for organizations seeking funds from foundations is a continued reliance on relationships. With a narrower focus, grant makers will look to fund those nonprofits that they know and with which they have good relationships.

“Relationships between your board and their staff is vital,” Slocum said. “Find a connection. Open doors to new funding. Smart nonprofits are working their networks.”