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Up from the Grassroots

The Evolution of Grants and Grantseeking

Grantees are more oriented toward results and less involved in defining themselves as victims. People speak with more verbs and fewer adjectives. There is less guilt-tripping of funders. Overall, I see more seriousness and maturity.

—MARTY TEITEL, Cedar Tree Foundation

Foundations are smarter about organizing because there are more organizers in foundation jobs.

—SI KAHN, Jewish Fund for Justice

“This book is about two things: money and power. If you didn't need money for your organization, you wouldn't be reading these words. If you weren't trying to change the world, which involves ...

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