Resources for Grantmaking & CSR

Philanthropy’s next era will be values-centered. Meet the moment with resources for trust-based, streamlined, and equitable giving.

Choosing a Grants Management Software to Support Trust-Based Philanthropy

The right technology can go a long way toward enabling a trust-based approach to funding. This guide walks you through the six principles of trust-based philanthropy, and shows you which specific capabilities to look for in software.

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Putting DEI Values into Action: A Conversation with CSR Leaders at WarnerMedia

How do we shift from conversations about equity into action? Join Grace Moss, Sophia Zeinu, and Yvette Urbina—three leaders from WarnerMedia—as they share strategies for operationalizing change.

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How Grantmakers Can Reduce Bias in Decision Making

Learn the strategies and best practices to root out bias in your decision making processes and strengthen your team.

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5 Lessons for Governments Distributing Emergency Relief Funding

How Submittable can help governments avoid common mistakes when it comes to emergency relief funding.

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Improve Equity with #FixTheForm

In this webinar, Submittable facilitated a conversation and live form assessment with Kari Aanestad, Co-Director of GrantAdvisor.com and co-founder of #FixTheForm.

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25 Social Impact Examples from Brands Committed to Change

From environmental initiatives to inclusive work programs, these 25 organizations make an impact. Check out these social impact examples.

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Mission-Driven Impact Measurement: Guiding Principles, Tactics, and Tools

Join Submittable for a 30-minute discussion on key principles and strategies for effective & equitable impact measurement. Just for showing up, we'll send you a $25 donation gift card through globalgiving.org for you to donate to nonprofit of your choice.

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5 Ways Technology Can Help Decolonize Philanthropy: In Conversation with Edgar Villanueva

Learn how tech can help decolonize philanthropy or remove the power imbalances and biases that dictate who gets and doesn't get funding.

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Launch and Scale Your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program

Learn how to build and manage a successful corporate social responsibility (CSR) program to have a positive impact on your community, your brand, and your bottom line.

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COVID's Effect and Influence on Grant Management

Learn how grantmakers and foundations faced challenges and made changes in response to COVID-19.

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Redistributing Power in Philanthropy: A Conversation with Shaady Salehi

Trust and power-sharing are the cornerstone of healthy, lasting relationships, especially for grantmakers. Join Submittable and Shaady Salehi, Director of the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, in a conversation about just and impactful giving.

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How to Measure Social Impact: 8 Best Practices

Learn 8 best practices that outline how to measure social impact.

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Measuring Social Impact: A Guide for Grantmakers and CSR Professionals

Learn how to build the right framework to track, analyze, and understand your social impact work.

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Reimagining Government Relief Grants: A Conversation with the State of Washington Department of Commerce

In this webinar Julia Terlinchamp of the Washington State Department of Commerce will discuss how she and her team delivered more than $235 million to small businesses across Washington State at lightning speed.

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The Rise of Participatory Grantmaking

Learn how your grantmaking organization can transition toward a more participatory process.

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Best Practices for Collecting Demographic Data Workshop

Join this hands-on workshop to explore current best practices for collecting demographic data through a DEI lens. We’ll go over guiding principles, run through a few exercises, and you'll leave with access to templates for ongoing reference.

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5 Key Takeaways for CSR Professionals from the 2021 Giving in Numbers Report

CECP's annual Giving in Numbers report offers trends for CSR professionals looking to benchmark their work.

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Achieving Long-Term Review Board Diversity

First learn the benefits of making diversity, equity, and inclusion priorities. Then access seven strategies that make committing to inclusive practices easy.

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No Strings Attached: A Guide to Giving Unrestricted Funds

Learn how to provide unrestricted funds to help support stability, longevity, and trust in the philanthropic sector.

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CSR Is Evolving In 2021: Trends, Insights, and the Case For Partnering With Social Enterprises

Join Submittable in a conversation about CSR and social enterprises with Mark Horoszowski, CEO of MovingWorlds, and special guest Louise Bleach, Development and Impact Lead at Desolenator.

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Grantmaking Strategy: The Complete Guide

Here's how to develop a grantmaking strategy that drives meaningful impact in seven steps.

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The Next Evolution of Grants Management Software

A buyers' guide for the new era of philanthropy

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Create a Relief Fund to Show Up for Your Community

Follow these 9 steps on how to set up a relief fund so you can help your community when a crisis hits. Learn more here.

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How to Improve your Grantmaking with Grant Management Software: A Grantee-Focused Approach

Evolved funders are focused on building a grantmaking process that embodies their values. Join Sam Caplan, VP of Social Impact at Submittable, for a discussion of the next generation of grants management software.

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7 Best Practices for Creating an Impactful CSR Strategy

CSR strategy can help ensure the positive impact of your corporate responsibility initiatives. Here are 7 best practices.

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Best Questions to Ask for Measuring Impact

In this webinar, we'll go over everything you need to know to ask great questions and send an effective, thoughtful impact survey, including guiding principles, specific questions, and how to get the timing right.

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How to Center Equity in Your Grantmaking

Learn the strategies and best practices that will help you incorporate equity in grantmaking into your core mission. Learn more here.

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How to Create an Inclusive Application Process

Focusing on inclusivity and diversity results in better outcomes for everyone, no matter what kind of program you are running. From your submitters and applicants to your employees, company culture, brand, and mission, inclusivity is an overall win.

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The Ultimate Guide to Creating Accessible Submission Forms

When you bar certain users from submitting through inaccessible forms, you’re creating an unfair and even discriminatory process—and that hurts everyone, on both sides of the process. This guide includes tips to make sure your process is truly open to all.

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Exploring Ways to be Antiracist: Strategies for Grantmakers

Join Submittable with special guests Lydia Boss and Luther Hughes from Artist Trust in a conversation about creating and implementing strategies for enhancing equitable practices in grantmaking.

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How to Structure Your Corporate Giving Program

Check out these 6 model frameworks for building an effective corporate giving program

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The Art & Science of Better Group Decision Making

Your team can make better, faster decisions while avoiding groupthink and bias. Here's how.

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