Is Grantmaking Getting Smarter? is a national study of philanthropic practice that was done to help us understand how we are doing as a field. The study includes key findings which look at how grantmakers’ approaches to racial equity and culture connect to practice.

A presentation of the PEAK Grantmaking Florida Chapter.

Original air date:  August 6, 2019

Grants Management Professional Competency Model

Cross-Cutting Competencies

• Communications: Listen to others and communicate effectively.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in grantmaking practices.
• Knowledge Management: Capture and apply knowledge to promote learning and improvement.
• Process and Change Management: Plan and monitor processes efficiently and effectively and manage change as needed to contribute to grantmaker's strategic goals and grantee's success.
• Strategic Management: Promote organizational mission and goals and inspire colleagues to achieve them.

Lifecycle of a Grant Competencies

• Planning and Pre-Grant: Apply the grantmaker values, mission, and goals to ensure alignment of application process and guidelines.