Built to Last: Why Forward-Thinking Foundations Are Investing in Nonprofit Capacity, Not Just Grants
You've made the grants. You believe in the organizations you fund. But if you're honest, you've probably wondered: are our grantees equipped to sustain this work long-term?
This guide explores how leading foundations are moving beyond transactional grantmaking, using capacity building cohorts to strengthen entire grantee portfolios, simplify board reporting, and multiply the impact of every dollar they commit.
What You'll Learn:
Why grants alone aren't building the resilience your grantees need
How leading foundations are using capacity building cohorts to strengthen entire portfolios
What grantees walk away with, and what that means for your board reporting
How to present this model to your board, and common objections answered honestly
Real outcomes from foundations like Ballmer Group, Foglia Family Foundation, and more
