JP/PC: Grant Process Pilot Ideas by Michelle Du https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1 Focus areas were identified and prioritized by participants en-us 2021-12-02 01:31:12 UTC 2021-12-02 19:02:56 UTC hello@padlet.com Desire to improve culture norms and practices mlo40 https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925841851 2021-12-02 18:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925841851 make invitations shorter mlo40 https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925846432 Instead of just asking them to ignore certain sections, can we have a shorter proposal]]> 2021-12-02 18:35:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925846432 Operational model and how it affects who we give grants to mlo40 https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925847483 2021-12-02 18:35:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925847483 who we identify grants to mlo40 https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925847757 2021-12-02 18:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925847757 impact goals are key to driving potential grantees and how grants are structured mlo40 https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925850097 2021-12-02 18:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925850097 mlo40 https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925853959 timeline of all the pieces can affect even the first grant opportunity - if we're rushed on time, it can affect if we reach out to them]]> 2021-12-02 18:39:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925853959 cost and time of the proposal process mlo40 https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925856891 can we subsidize or change what we ask from the proposal? it can be a lot of time going back and forth on the proposal]]> 2021-12-02 18:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925856891 our GA system is great but our process is what makes us get in our own way mlo40 https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925857494 2021-12-02 18:41:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925857494 Is there a way FC can ping timelines for each grantee? In regards to what Liz says, have a rolling calendar for each? Is that too much distraction? mlo40 https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925858363 2021-12-02 18:41:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925858363 open call 1x a year? mlo40 https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925865439 being invitation only, can there be a 1x a year open call? Otherwise it puts sig responsibility internally to know about all the networks and opportunities to reach out to]]> 2021-12-02 18:45:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925865439 share more transparent guidelines mlo40 https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925870843 I've found there's more transparency when we actually connect with GA and flexibility in what is actually needed]]> 2021-12-02 18:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925870843 'get to know you' grants mlo40 https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925876539 provide a general op grant to start a learning process and think about their work over the long term and co-create in their objectives as it aligns with Irvine]]> 2021-12-02 18:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925876539 getting information early of true cost mlo40 https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925879060 knowing earlier can help initiative staff to have a conversation in understanding the true cost and better subsidize the total work, even if in draft form]]> 2021-12-02 18:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925879060 changing guidelines for 2nd / 3rd time grants mlo40 https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925880582 2021-12-02 18:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925880582 pilot grantmaking support for grantees mlo40 https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925882802 work to get good grant proposals from the beginning, sometimes we ask consultants to help with some of the work and support grantees in developing strong proposals that can help them to take to other funders also]]> 2021-12-02 18:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925882802 phone call reports mlo40 https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925884953 get on the phone, ask 2-3 questions and let that be a report, with follow-up of financials]]> 2021-12-02 18:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925884953 culminating grants alternatives without giving a report mlo40 https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925886804 especially with those not legally required to have reports]]> 2021-12-02 18:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925886804 challenge the value of the written word mlo40 https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925889934 we have great conversations with partners, why is there so much emphasis on the exact written craft of the story?]]> 2021-12-02 18:57:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925889934 remember the purpose mlo40 https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925892196 is there a cultural norm that if a good grant = well written proposal?

should be giving freedom to people on the front lines doing the important work - how can we better interrogate the way we're doing things?]]> 2021-12-02 18:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925892196 who dictates expectations mlo40 https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925899085 there's accountability and a culture about what's required for proposals and consequent expectations, and how that trickles down]]> 2021-12-02 19:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mlo40/gklqkqdihvq07zu1/wish/1925899085