Grantmaker/Grantseeker Relationships

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What Can You Do to Be a More Responsive Grantmaker
Norther California Grantmakers
Christine Elbel
This article is from NCG’s monthly newsletter and discusses the results of a survey asking about the grantseeking process.
Grantmaking/Grantmaker Relationships/GP_GM-GS Relationships_Article_What Can You Do to Be a More Responsive Grantmaker?_Northern California Grantmakers.pdf

Breakfast with a Grantmaker
Foundation News & Commentary
Darlene Siska
September/October 1999
A short article providing practical details for “morning coffee and muffins” which gives grantor and grantseekers time to talk about mutual concerns.
Grantmaking/Grantmaker Relationships/GP_GM-GS Relationships_Article_Breakfast With a Grantmaker_FNC.pdf

Exploring the Grantmaker/Grantseeker Relationship
TACS
Kay Sohl
July 12, 2001
The materials from a workshop for Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington. The agenda covers topics such as the best and worst of grantmaker/seeker relationships, common misperceptions, and information communication.

Saying No Gracefully
Family Foundations Forum
Kathleen Cornett
Three examples of ways to say no to making a donations and the principles illustrated by the examples.

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Looking at Solutions from a Funders Perspective

Thursday, February 19, 2008
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