The Community Foundation For Northern Ireland
Location: Community Housem, City Link Business Park, 6a Albert St, Belfast, BT12 4HQ
EIN: 970
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5Builds relationships5Friendly5Responsive4"Gets" nonprofits and issues4Culturally sensitive4Insightful4Openminded3Gives more than money3Positive leader in the field2Likes site visits1Risk taker
The Community Foundation For Northern Ireland
Apr 29, 2020
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
Make contact with the funder as the funder has claimed correspondence was sent but it was never received!
Pros
Risk taker, Culturally sensitive
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Which region are you working in?
(Unknown)
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Applied and not funded
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Bad
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Bad
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Quality assure work
Is there anything else that'd be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
Funder should talk to people rather than just complete a written exercise
Jan 23, 2020
Reviewer UK120 -
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
Read the guidelines on line first as they are very helpful make sure you have all documentation ready ie constitution bank accounts etc. If in bother ring the number provided as the girls are really helpful and friendly
Pros
Positive leader in the field, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
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Which region are you working in?
(Unknown)
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Good
Always on hand to give advice
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Long may yous continue
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
They really look at what is requested and know what is needed for the requested amount. Our group has been able to carry out so much with the grants received.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
3
Jan 02, 2020
Reviewer UK176 -
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
Read the guidance notes carefully. If any questions or doubts ring the grants team and discuss the same with them as they are extremely helpful.
Pros
Friendly, Builds relationships, Responsive
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Which region are you working in?
(Unknown)
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Good
Pleasure to work with.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep doing what you are doing.
Is there anything else that'd be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
Just approach the funder and enjoy the experience
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
As the application is completely on line and your knowledge of IT is limited the funder`s staff are very patient and helpful when approached for help.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
4
Dec 21, 2019
Reviewer UK622 -
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
You need to provide enough informations
Pros
Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Likes site visits, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
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Which region are you working in?
(Unknown)
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Average
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Average
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Communication is great and staff is always very helpful
How many hours did the grant application process take?
5
Dec 19, 2019
Reviewer UK255 -
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
No hassle, no fuss and perfect for us
Pros
Gives more than money, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
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Which region are you working in?
(Unknown)
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
Very accessible
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Good
Very much so. CFNI support a wide range of organisations
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
CFNI have a huge variety of funding opportunities that help large and small organisations
How many hours did the grant application process take?
4
Dec 12, 2019
Reviewer UK346 -
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
Be honest and do not write any jargon, tell your story.
Pros
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded
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Which region are you working in?
(Unknown)
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Good
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
nothing
Is there anything else that'd be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
No
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
it is giving the funding to the people that rely need it and keeping it in Northern Ireland.
How many hours did the grant application process take?
2 da
Nov 19, 2019
Reviewer UK272 -
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
The Community Foundation act on behalf of many other funders. Research is important, particularly talking in person or over the 'phone. Keep receipts, photographs and case studies for the reviews at six and 12 months. They also undertake a telephone evaluation near the beginning of the grant period.
Pros
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Responsive
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Which region are you working in?
(Unknown)
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded, tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Good
I have always found their staff helpful and well informed.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Good
They put community bodies and charities together very well. They also organise seminars and conferences which have been helpful.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep on doing what you are doing. Try to keep the point of contact the same throughout any grant period.
Is there anything else that'd be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
Read all their website and speak to them!
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
They have funded my organisation several times to the full amount requested!
How many hours did the grant application process take?
4
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