Grantmaking Guidelines
Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers
Developing a Mission and Guidelines (PDF)
Association of Small Foundations
An overview of the basic steps for developing a foundation mission and grantmaking guidelines (reprinted from “Grantmaking with a Purpose,” National Center for Family Philanthropy).
www.foundationinabox.org/guide/grantmaking/developing_a_mission/file
Grantmaking Basics Q&A
Association of Small Foundations
Answers to basic questions about the grantmaking process, including how and why to develop a mission and guidelines and when to do a site visit.
www.foundationinabox.org/guide/grantmaking/z1_1
Grantmaking Basics: A Field Guide for Funders
Council on Foundations
This book covers the basic good practices for grantmaking, including how to review grant proposals, conduct site visits and interviews, and involve the board. Available for purchase.
www.cof.org/publications
Grantmaking Basics II: A Field Guide for Funders
Council on Foundations
This book aims to help grantmakers benefit from the experience of their peers as they pursue their continuing professional education on good grantmaking practice. Available for purchase.
www.cof.org/publications
How to Review Grant Proposals and Conduct Site Visits & Interviews (PDF)
Association of Small Foundations
A summary of the key steps and processes for reviewing grant proposals and conducting effective site visits (reprinted from “Grantmaking Basics, A Field Guide for Funders,” Council on Foundations).
www.foundationinabox.org/guide/grantmaking/proposals__the_evaluation/file
Primer on Grantmaking
Association of Small Foundations
This online primer covers some basic tools needed to assess a grant proposal effectively.
www.smallfoundations.org/why_give_/primer_on_grantmaking
Basics of Proposal Review
Association of Small Foundations
This primer provides guidance on how a board can focus its time on the proposals most relevant to the foundation’s interests. Available for purchase.
www.smallfoundations.org/programs/primer_series
Ten Tips to a Wise Grantmaker
Council on Foundations
What nonprofits say about how a foundation can get the most for each dollar it invests through them.
www.cof.org/Content/General/Display.cfm?contentID=920
Sample Grantmaking Guidelines (PDF)
Association of Small Foundations
foundationinabox.org/guide/grantmaking/four_sample_grant_giving/file/index_html
Sample Grantmaking Guidelines
Council on Foundations
www.cof.org/Content/General/Display.cfm?CONTENTID=795
Sample Proposal Review Worksheet (PDF)
Council on Foundations
www.cof.org/files/Documents/WebNotebook/July2003/Grants/Sample_Proposal_Review_Worksheet.pdf
Megan Wentworth
