Giving Compass' Take:

• In this podcast, Lauren Steiner, president and founder of Grants Plus, talks with Blackbaud’s Rachel Hutchisson about the philanthropic landscape and funding resources during COVID-19. 

• What are the most significant funding barriers for nonprofit organizations right now? How can individual donor capital relieve the most stress during this time? 

• Here is a list of vetted coronavirus and COVID-19 funds. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the funding landscape in various ways. It’s important that both grantmakers and grantees understand each other’s needs and challenges right now.

In today’s episode, Lauren Steiner, president and founder of Grants Plus, talks with Blackbaud’s Rachel Hutchisson about the current trends she is seeing in grantmaking. Listen in to hear what Lauren has to say about COVID-related funding resources, changes to funding practices and requirements, and how nonprofits should approach conversations with funders.

Topics Discussed in This Episode:

  • General trends in the funding landscape
  • How many funders are changing practices and requirements in response to the current situation
  • The importance of transparency and relationship building
  • Advice for starting conversations with funders
  • Changes in the funding situation that may continue once the crisis has passed
  • The COVID-related funding resources that Lauren has been gathering

Read the full article about funding opportunities at sgENGAGE.