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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
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
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