Trying to come to grips with the unfunded world? Start here.
A Conversation about Consulting Nonprofit consulting, grants consulting, philanthropic advising, strategic consulting for nonprofits. Whatever it’s called it’s a growing part of the social sector
Open Door Philanthropy with Dr. Kim Tan Dr. Kim Tan is Chairman of SpringHill Management, a private fund management company specializing in biotech and social
Prepared for Evaluators, Authors & Partners | August 2026 This report analyzes patterns from Unfunded List’s Spring 2026 review round: 854 individual evaluator reviews across
Spring 2026 Debrief The 22nd round of proposal review at Unfunded List is complete! In this session, we will share our Spring 2026 Insights Report
Round 23 is officially open at Unfunded List, and we’re accepting proposals through September 20. Getting a round ready isn’t a small lift. Behind every
OPEN DOOR PHILANTHROPY WITH DIMPLE ABICHANDANI Author of “A New Era of Philanthropy” What can two of the architects of modern philanthropy teach us about
What if our best intentions aren’t enough? In this episode of Open Door Philanthropy, Margaret Chapman sits down with Susan Davis, author of Bullshit Without
We need more nonprofits. Not fewer. More. That may sound like a strange argument to make at a moment when foundation officers are often describing
There are more tools than ever to help grantseekers find funding. Instrumentl, Candid Search (formerly Foundation Directory Online), Impala, GrantStation, and dozens more. These platforms
Open Door Philanthropy with Willam Villafranco Willam Villafranco’s Personal Background and Path to Wall Street Bill discussed his childhood, sports, and an early memory of
Taking the time to give helpful, candid feedback to a rejected grant proposal can spark tremendous results by transforming one of the countless annual rejections
The recent news that Candid has laid off 42 staff and is “betting its future on AI” should worry anyone who depends on a healthy
We’re thrilled to share an update from our most recent round of proposal reviews. A round that set new records for participation and impact, and truly
It’s the end of another round of reviews here at the Unfunded List. Thanks to everyone who participated in Spring 2025s grant review process. If
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! Two great reviewing committees, one great training day! (breakfast and lunch provided) “Reviewers United” Proposal Reviewer Training w/ Spur Local & Unfunded List – March 8th CLICK
America is an Exceptional Nation, Built with Stolen People on Stolen Land This was famously noted by the French philosopher Alexis de Tocqueville. He was