Getting out from behind the desk can be invaluable for grant makers.
In the latest installment of a series of videos produced by Exponent Philanthropy, foundation staff — and some grantees — speak about the value of site visits to grantees or potential grantees.
While many visits to nonprofits end up being structured “dog and pony shows,” as several grant makers refer to them, these formats don’t always provide a full picture of the organization.
Mary Sobecki, associate director of the Needmor Fund, suggests scheduling visits when the organization will be fully in action. “It’s not just about meeting with the staff or meeting with the board members.”
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