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07/14/2026

Funding alone may not be enough when the organizations you invest in are navigating leadership transitions, operating infrastructure gaps, or in an environment where demand far outpaces capacity.

Hear from leading funders with different models and missions on how they are thinking about support beyond the grant, what prompted that shift, what it’s looked like in practice, and where they started.

Panelists:
-Amie Anderson - Grants Administrator with the Cal B. and Florence E. King Foundation
-Kimberly Sluis - VP and Chief of Staff with the Strada Education Foundation
-Carla Gibson - VP of Programs with REACH Healthcare Foundation.

August 5 | 12 pm ET

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For many foundations, the question of how to support grantees has shifted. Funding alone may not be enough when the organizations you invest in are navigating leadership transitions, operating infrastructure gaps, or in an environment where demand far outpaces capacity.

07/02/2026

"Municipalities today manage more grants than ever, each with its own requirements, reporting timelines, and compliance obligations. Yet many local governments still rely on outdated systems and manual processes that slow down workflows and create unnecessary risk." Looking to modernize? Learn more here...



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Learn how municipalities can streamline grantmaking with Foundant’s real-time spenddown, auditable workflows, and transparent reporting.

07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day to our Clients, Team Members, and Friends! How'd you celebrate the day?

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On July 1, get caught up in the excitement and energy of the Canada Day celebrations in Canada’s Capital Region! Whether with family or friends, take part in this free event that showcases our country’s diversity, music and culture.

06/18/2026

The best grantmaking decisions are well-informed by actionable data, but that's sometimes easier said than done.

Join foundation leaders and practitioners from Community Foundation of Kingston & Area, Saskatchewan Community Foundation, Oakville Community Foundation, and Philanthropy.io to learn how they built data practices that inform better grantmaking decisions and tell impact stories that funders, boards, and donors want to hear.



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06/08/2026

"Find and cultivate as many funding sources as possible, rather than relying on just one or two. Funding sources - even government grants and corporate partnerships - can disappear at any time, so if you rely heavily on a few, you'll face difficulties if any of those dry up." ~ Brian Abernathy, General Manager at Convergent Nonprofit Solutions



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Sustainable fundraising is essential if you want your foundation to thrive for decades. Explore how you can practice sustainable fundraising in your foundation.

05/26/2026

"The goal is to support organizations in building the skills and infrastructure they need via workshops, toolkits, and other resources to navigate ongoing change - from policy shifts to evolving public expectations." ~ Linda Aitch of the St. Louis Philanthropic Organization



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Risk in philanthropy is about outcomes. Not just whether funds are spent responsibly, but whether a grant delivers the change it was intended to create, without causing unintended harm. Here are 5 ways funders are approaching risk management in 2026.

05/22/2026

Ready or not, here comes AI - learn how to lead with integrity as a grantmaker navigating this evolution.



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AI is reshaping grant applications. Learn how funders can adapt to ensure fairness, transparency, and mission alignment in the age of AI-driven proposals.

05/20/2026

Michael Belinsky shares how "the artificial intelligence revolution has arrived in philanthropy, and foundation leaders can no longer afford to sit on the sidelines..." Learn more in this blog from our partner at Schmidt Sciences



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The artificial intelligence revolution has arrived in philanthropy, & foundation leaders can no longer sit on the sidelines. Read more

04/30/2026

We're so excited to kick off right here in Bozeman, MT, which is Foundant's original home base! Give Big Gallatin Valley starts tonight at 6:00 PM, and our team is buzzing with enthusiasm as we prepare to support a fantastic lineup of local nonprofits - a whopping 264 of them!

These organizations work tirelessly in our community, dedicating their time and resources to make a positive impact every single day. This 24-hour giving extravaganza is a wonderful opportunity for all of us to come together and show our support for the causes we care about. Every donation, big or small, can make a huge difference. Let's make this a memorable night and help our nonprofits shine! Join us and be part of something special!

[Pictured: Give Big 2026 sign staked at the entryway of Foundant HQ - Bozeman. We have been staking Give Big signs here for 10 years now!]

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04/24/2026

"Administrative burden often looks like a stack of paperwork on someone’s desk. In reality, it’s lost time, energy, and trust in the application, approval, and award processes." Check out this blog post to get some quick self-check advice to hack admin burn out.



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Reduce red tape, streamline processes, and show results. Practical steps for public agencies to cut admin burden, improve equity, and prove impact.